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Shows & fairs, 1902

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Royal Agricultural Society'. the Easter Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 9

The prize schedule for the coming Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society or New South Wales has just been issued. Compared with previous years, there are many…

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The Royal Agricultural Society's Show. Alterations in the Prize List

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 8

The schedule of prizes issued by the Royal Agricultural Society for its next show contains several new features, which will be of interest to exhibitors. Taking the sections in the order in which they appear…

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The Paddington Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 9

There was a large attendance at the Paddington Town Hall last evening, when the Christmas fair, which was opened by the Cardinal, was continued. The numerous stalls were laden with goods for…

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Otter Club Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 7

The management of the Otter Carnival was a slight improvement on the previous carnivals of the season, but still there were a few waits, which caused the proceedings…

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The Easter Show

Evening News · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 2

The prize schedule for the Easter Show in connection with the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales shows that some important additions have been made to the list in the way…

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Stage, Song, and Show. Revival of "La Boheme." Coming Attractions

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 3

Active rehearsals are already in progress for the production of "The Wrong Mr. Wright," by the Willoughby and Geach Company, at the Criterion Theatre, which takes…

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The Man Who Beat Cribb. Thurston Makes a Great Show

Referee · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 7

DETROIT. November 28.—Rube Ferns was given the decision over Charlie Thurston, of California, this evening at the conclusion of their 15-round bout, fought…

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Swimming Notes. the Mile Championship. Read and Boy Dick Show Fine Form. The Cavills in America

Referee · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 7

NEXT Saturday afternoon, in Harry Mulcahy's roomy and up-to-date Sane Souel Batha, situated at the mouth of George's River, the Nautilus Club will hold a…

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Windsor Warbles. Kurrajong Races. The A.J.C. Prevails in Its Attempt to Squash the Hawkesbury. Agricultural Show and Racing club. Wombo Wins the Double

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 8

THE Kurrajong races on Boxing Day resulted in a good profit to the club, and were successful from most points of view. The weather was pleasant, and the large number…

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Swimming. Bondi Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1902 · page 7

The committee of the Bondi Swimming Club has published the programme for the ninth annual carnival, to take place at Bondi on Saturday, January 11. The events are both numerous and attractive…

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Stage, Song, and Show. Highland Society's Concert. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 January 1902 · page 3

The grand Scots' concert in the Town Hall last night was an unquestionable success, hundreds of people being unable, to obtain admission. The peculiarity of a Scotch…

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Stage, Song, and Show. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Australian Star · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

The double bill at Her Majesty's Theatre last night-- "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "I Pagliacel" -- was a conspicuous success. Mme. de Vere Sapio was accorded a great…

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The Glad Hand. Sydney Extends a Hearty Welcome. Our Citizens Show Appreciation in Public Utterances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

Lack of appreciation is not a failing with our citizens, and the advent of the "little conqueror" was received with the same display of enthusiasm that has spread all over the continent. Coming like a…

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Hatte's Great Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 10

We have received a descriptive catalogue relating to C. G. Hatte's twenty-second great fair, carried on in connection with establishments at King-street, Newtown, and also at Leichhardt. There are 32…

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The Glasgow Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 55

The day is past when great expectations are indulged in by the promoters of exhibitions, but there are, nevertheless, direct advantages to be realised from such shows, and it is satisfactory to…

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Nautilus Club Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 12

The Nautilus Swimming Club's annual carnival takes place at Mulcahey's Sans Souci Baths this afternoon. The programme includes a match (between Mort's Dock and Balmain Clubs) in the first round of the water pole…

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Otter Club's Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 53

The fourth annuel amateur championship carnival of the Otter Swimming Club was held at Hellings's Baths, Domain, o[?] Saturday, in the presence of a large number of spectators. A…

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The Royal Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 4

Timely notice is given in our advertising columns of this year's Royal Agricultural Society's Show. The Royal Show at Sydney has now become a national home word, and a…

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Crystal Palace Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 7

The following interesting reports are from the "Feathered World":— Indian game (judge, Mr. Walter Birch) : A grand collection, quality Al, and numerically large,…

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Australian Produce Abroad. LONDON, November 22. a Proposed Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 10

A few days ago a sensational article appeared in the "Times" newspaper, announcing that the Australian States were to hold an exhibition of produce, mineral, agricultural, and manufacturing, in the…

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