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Shows & fairs, 1901

2,239 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 112

The Royal Show Poultry

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 April 1901 · page 8

The poultry at the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter show is a splendid lot taken all round, but a noticeable thing about it is the scarcity of Australian Game. This variety…

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The Easter Show. Another Record

Evening News · Tuesday 9 April 1901 · page 2

Records were again broken at the Easter Show yesterday, the official statement being that 65,000 persons were present. The money taken amounted to £2859 19s 5d, as against £1710 on Easter…

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The Easter Show. Fifth Day (Monday)

Evening News · Tuesday 9 April 1901 · page 6

The show was continued on Monday, under the most gratifying conditions. During the forenoon the weather was extremely warm, the sun's rays, however, being tempered somewhat by a…

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Easter Show. Some of the Exhibits. Singer's Sewing Machines

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 April 1901 · page 3

Singer's sewing machines have gained two gold medals, as well as a dozen or over special first prizes. The firm's exhibit in the main pavilion is worked in conjunction with…

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Stage, Song, and Show. Holiday Houses. Miss Hooney's Concert

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 April 1901 · page 3

The order of yesterday's matinees and evening performances at the various theatres, the circus, and other places of amusement was big holiday business. At some houses the…

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The Easter Show. a Record Attendance. Testimonial to the Secretary

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 April 1901 · page 4

The numbers of people who attended Royal Agricultural Society's Show at Mo[?] Park this morning gave an indication the crowd of visitors would again be…

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The Easter Show. a Tremendous Attendance, Interesting Events in the Ring

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 April 1901 · page 7

The attendance at the Royal Agricultural Show yesterday was very great. The right weather was an assurance of success a every respect, and whether regarded as an…

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The Show. 65,000 People Present. the Record Attendance. a National Flag

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 April 1901 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society's show at Moore Park was visited yesterday by 65,000 people. This is the largest attendance yet seen on the ground. The money taken at the gates amounts…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Show. Sixth Day's Display. Jumping Contests. Sales of Pedigree Horses and Cattle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 9

The attendance at the Royal Agrilcultural Society' show yesterday, considering it was the sixth day's display, was remarkabley good. It far exceeded the expectations of the officers of the society, and was much…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Show. a Huge Success. Every Record Broken. The Events In the Ring—Principal Awards

Referee · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 4

The first "Grand Commonwealth Exhibition" of tho Royal Agricultural .Society of N.S.W has proved a remarkable success. The weather so far has been…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Show. a Huge Success. Every Record Broken. The Events in the Ring—Principal A wards

Referee · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 4

The first "Ground commonwealth Exhibition" of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. has proved a remarkable success. The weather so far has been…

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Young People's Industrial Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 7

In Section XI. "show of home pets," three more classes are to be added:—1, the best pony turnont; 2, the best pony tandem; and 3, best pony under 13 hands. A unique event during the exhibition will…

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Show Fat Cattle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 9

Messrs. Pitt, Son, and Badgery sold the following:- On account of E. W. Bowman: 1 bullock to Mr. Playfair at £10; 1 bullock to J. Collers, £16 10s; 1 bullock to…

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The Royal Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 5

At no former show of the Royal Agricultural Society has there been such a crowd in the dog, quarters as on the present occasion. About 300 dogs were shown, and it was quite evident that a…

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Royal Agricultural Society. the Easter Show. The Country in Town. Hyam Hayseed and Curly Cowhair. Pasquin's Pictures Round the Pig Pen. Doings of the Dogs. Eyeing the 'Orses

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 6

THE annual festival of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was commenced on the society's grounds, Moore Park, on Wednesday last, the Agricultural…

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The Easter Show. Last Day

Evening News · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 5

As each day of the Easter show concludes, the finances exhibit an "up" tendency, the takings on Tuesday amounting to £565 11s 3d, as against £275 11s 9d for 1900, an increase of £289 19s 6d…

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The Easter Show. Sixth Day

Evening News · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 6

There was again an excellent attendance at the Easter Show yesterday, it, being estimated that about 10,000 persons were present when the ring events commenced. The afternoon was…

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This Easter Show. Sixth Day. Another Good Attendance

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 7

The mammoth Commonwealth show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was patronised yesterday by another large attendance. The day was an ideal one,…

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The Easter Show. Last Day. Conference of Dairy Farmers

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 4

To-day will see the last of the most successful show yet held by the Royal Agricultural Society. There is a lot to do. For one thing, a conference of dairy farmers wlll be…

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A Canadian on the Show. How the Farmers Are Favored in Canada. Far-seeing Railway Managers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 7

Mr. Wm. Stitt, who is representing the Canadian Pacific Railway, and has been on a visit of inquiry to the Southern Hemisphere, was met at the show yesterday. He spoke in very flattering…

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