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Shows & fairs, 1901

2,239 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 112

An Insulted Show Judge

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 5 April 1901 · page 4

In the report of the Berrigan Agricultural and Horticultural Society's meeting, appearing in the Berrigau "Advocate," is the following:—…

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Horticultural Show. the Willoughby Electorate Horticultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 April 1901 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the above society was held in the Chatswood Hall, Chatswood, on tuesday evening last, Mr. P. V. M'Culloch again staged a beautiful collection of cactus [?]ablias. The judges were:…

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The Show. Official Opening. the Lieutenant-governor on Land Laws. Speaking at the Luncheon. Some Additional Awards

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 April 1901 · page 5

The show at Moore Park is now in perfect order. All the exhibits are properly arranged, and a walk round the exhibition will furnish sufficient evidence to justify Mr. See's remark to…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Show. Attendance Yesterday Estimated at 50,000, Interesting Ring Events. a Magnificent General Parade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 7

An immense concourse of people assembled yesterday on the grounds of the Royal Agricultural Society at Moor[?] Park, and enjoyed one of the finest displays ever made under the auspices of the society…

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Continental and Fancy Fair

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 4

In aid of the Granville School of Arts, n successful continental and fancy fair were held in the sports grounds of the Clyde Engineering Company on Tuesday and Wednesday. The…

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Young People's Industrial Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 12
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The musical committee of the Young People's Industrial Exhibition met on Thursday evening, when the final programme was adopted. It is a very extensive one, and has the support…

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The Show

Evening News · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 4

Chancellors of the Exchequer in England are wont to gauge the prosperity of the nation by the consumption of "beer and bacca" by the people. It is a generally reliable guide, too, however…

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The Agricultural Show

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 2

THE first grand Commonwealth Exhibition was opened on Wednesday. afternoon last, The New South Wales Royal Agricultural Society’s show has…

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The Inverell Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 850

IN this week's issue we publish a number of illustrations of the show held on March 20, 21, 22, but which, through press of space, were held over. The show throughout has been one of the…

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At the Tamworth Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 829

Few places in New South Wales have prospects of a brighter future than Tamworth. It commands a great deal of the trade of the Liverpool Plains and New England districts, is…

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The Easter' Show. Third Day. Some More Awards

Evening News · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Society was indeed fortunate in having the first holiday of Easter a glorious day. As a consequence, there was a continuous stream of visitors to the showground, and…

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The Easter Show. Thursday's Events. the Official Opening

Evening News · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 6

His Excellency the State lieutenant-Governor, Sir Frederick Darley, arrived shortly before 3.30, by which time some thousands of spectators had assembled within the society's grounds. He was…

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Commonwealth Show. a Record Attendance. To-day's Programme

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 5

There was a record attendance for Good Friday at the Royal Agricultural Society's Commonwealth Exhibition yesterday. It is estimated that 50,000 persons visited the…

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ROYAL Commonwealth Show. Judging Day, April 3, 1901

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 885

ON the 3rd instant the Royal Agricultural Society inaugurated the great Easter show as Moore Park. The prospects for a large and successful exhibition were highly satisfactory. No very striking features had…

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Wine Exhibits at the Royal Show. the Judging

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 855

The federal character of the show of the the Royal Agricultural Society, and the fact that the Government is giving £100 in special prises in the wine sections, has drawn together the largest…

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Stage, Song, and Show. Easter Programmes. To-Night's Changes

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 4

There is a big rush of caterers for the amusement of the public during the holiday time just entered upon. At several of the theatres changes are announced, with the…

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The Commonwealth Show. The Official Luncheon. Speech by Mr. Barton

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 6

The Horn. John See (Premier-Designate), president of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, presided on Thursday at the official luncheon given in connection with…

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Correspondence the Luddenham Show. To the Editor of the Nepean Times

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 8

Sir,—Would you kindly allow mE space in your valuable columns to reply and also to ask Mr Blacket a few questions re the above. In the first place, I would like to…

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The Show. a Record Attendance. 50,000 People Present Poultry and Dog Awards

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 April 1901 · page 10

Attracted by the inviting weather yesterday, about 50,000 people visited the Royal Agricultural Society's Show at Moore Park. The money taken at the gates amounted to £2211 6s, as compared…

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