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Shows & fairs, 1901

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THE FEDERAl Show. Art Society. Appreciations. Iii. (See illustrations on this page and page 2.)

Evening News · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 1

THE FINAL appreciation of the pictures at the…

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The Cycling Carnival. To-morrow Nights Programme

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 January 1901 · page 5

To-morrow night the cycling carnival of the of League of Wheelmen will be continued on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The great event is the final of the Lyne Wheel Race, the first prize of…

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Give Us a Show. Her M'jesty's

Truth · Sunday 6 January 1901 · page 2

THE grand pantomime extravaganza "Autralis" is still drawing packed houses every evening at Her Majesty's Theatre. The members of the Pollard Opera Company are…

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Stage, Song and Show

The Australian Star · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 7

The holiday performances at the places of amusement on Saturday reached large proportions. At the Theatre Royal "The Bohemian Girl" was staged and was again warmly…

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Cycling Carnival. the Sydney Plate. Maetin Wins a Double

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 4

There was another great attendance on Saturday night at the Sydney Cricket Ground to witness the bicycle races which are being conducted under the auspices of the League of Wheelmen. The light…

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Back From the War Arrival of the Orient at Melbourne. a Magnificent Reception. March Through the Streets. Luncheon at the Exhibition Building. Some Patriotic Speeches

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Saturday.--Victoria's welcome to the returned soldiers by the Orient to-day was magnificent. It was enthusiastic and orderly, and homely. There was no holiday, no…

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Society of Artists' Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 4

Mr. Julian Ashton's line sea place "The jewelled margin of the sea," is to go to the Queensland Art Gallery. Sir Samuel Griffith, who visited the Society of Artists Exhibition…

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The Wonderful Carnival Week

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 6

MACLEAN, Monday.--The steamers Kallatina and Australian arrived to-day crowded with passengers from the celebrations. The latter vessel brought the Scottish Rifles contingent. All…

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Commonwealth Exhibition of Australian Art

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 6

The Commonwealth Exhibition of Australian art is attracting many visitors from the adjacent colonies, and gre[?]t interest is being ev[?]ed in the pict[?]res from the various fede[?]ing States. Sir Samuel…

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Queensland Athletic Notes. Brisbane. January 5. Australia Natives' Association Common[?]ealth Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 6

The A.N.A. brought off their big carnival on New Year's Day at the Exhibition Ground when to the great surprise of everybody co[?]ted with the affair the attendance was met a good one…

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Swimming and Swimmers. the Commonwealth Carnival. Australia's Champions Perform. Fred Lane's Final Swim—Dick Cavill Outdistances All in the 1000yds Event—The Team Championship—An Exciting Struggle

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 10

Rockdale Swimming Club's fourth annual carnival takes place at Lincke's Brighton Baths, Lady Robinson's Beach, next Saturday afternoon. The programme embraces…

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Swimming and Swimmers. the Commonwealth Carnival. Australia's Champions Perform. Fred Lane's Final Swim—Dick Cavill Outdistances All in the 1000yds Event—The Team Championship—An Exciting Struggle

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 10

Rockdale Swimming Club's fourth annual carnival takes place at Lincke's Brighton Baths, Lady Robinson's Beach, next Saturday afternoon. The programme embraces…

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The Commonwealth Carnival Federal Sell-abrasions. Jeremydiddling Jubilators. Loyalty That Wouldn't Stand the Wet. The Procession to the Park. a Fly-blown Bit of Business. Political and Press Banquets

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 1

EARLY last week the people comprising the usually quiet community of this country broke out in A RED RASH…

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Cycling Carnival.-

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 3

There was another bumper attendance at the Sydney Cricket Ground last night, when the cycling carnival was continued. Fourteen, events were on the programme, which was…

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Art Exhibition. The Society of Artists

The Australian Star · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 3

Not the least interesting of the many shows held during' the inaugural celebration was the exhibition of pictures given by the Society of artists; All day yesterday a number of…

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Swimming Carnival

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 99

The swimming carnival in connection with the Commonwealth sports functions was held on the 2nd Instant at the Fitztoy Deck. Cockatoo Island. The weather was beautifully fine. The sports commenced…

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The Carnival Period

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 6

It was observed by Mr. See, Colonial Secretary, yesterday, that the reason the Government had decided not to transfer the celebration of Saturday January 26…

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The Country. Show Buildings Destroyed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 10

HAY, Friday.-- A fire occurred to-day, resulting in the total destruction of the secretary's office, committee rooms, refreshment pavilion, ladies' retiring rooms, and lavatories, of the Hay…

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Argentina. Buenos Ayres, Nov. 1. the Palermo Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 68

The Palermo show of the Argentine Rural Society can be classified as a complete success. The following are some notes on the same. The entries, as already announced, were considerably larger…

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Stage, Song and Show. "When the Lamps are Lighted" at the Lyceum. New Programme at the Circus

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 5

Last night was an Imperial military night at Her Majesty's Theatre, when the imperial troops attended, the dress circle and stalls being reserved for them. All the brilliant…

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