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Shows & fairs, 1902

2,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 105

The Premier at Taree. Opening the Show. The Dairying Industry. TAREE

The Australian Star · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 6

In the course of his speech at the opening of the Manning- River Show Mr. See said that when it was realised that the wealth produced last year from the agricultural and…

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Stage, Song, and Show. The World's Entertainers. New Production at the Criterion. Temporary Closing of Her Majesty's

The Australian Star · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 7

If the Palace Theatre had had three times its present seating capacity it would not have sufficed to accommodate those who endea- youred to gain admittance into the bright…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 8

A committee meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society was held yesterday, Mr. George Loder being in the chair. Mr. P. H. Morton wrote pointing out it was the practice of some exhibitors to place ribbons…

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The Royal Agricultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 7

A meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society was held yesterday, Mr. George Loder presiding. Mr. R. Sandeman Collum was elected to a vacancy in the council, vice Mr. C…

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A Fair, Beautiful Skin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 7

SULPHOLINE LOTION clears off Pimples, Blemishes, Irritation, Rodn[?]s, Roughness, Skin Disfigurements. Shilling Bottles of Sulpholine, the English Skin Lotion.—Advt…

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Camden Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 6

We have received from Mr. C. A. Thompson, secretary of the Camden A. H. and I. Society, a copy of the schedule of prizes for the sixteenth annual…

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Warialda Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 3

A special meeting to consider the advisability of holding a show was held at Warialda on the 13th inst. The president, Mr. G. H. Gordon, was in the…

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Parkes Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 4

Mr. G. W. Seaborn, secretary of the Parkes P., A., and H. Association, writes to say that the nest show of his society will be held on August 13 and 14, 1902…

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The Easter Show

Referee · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 3

Easter approaches, and with it the Royal Agricultural Show at Moore Park. The phenomenal all round improvement that showed itself during the last few years…

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Illegitimate Show Preparation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 5

In England the practice of cleansing dogs Prior to show has become very general among exhibitors of the wire-hair varieties in particular. Some use magnesia, some Hour made…

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Swimming Notes. Australians in Maoriland. Fine Swimming at Redfern. The Sprinters at Work—Ladies Show Their Paces

Referee · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 7

THE Australian contingent of swimmers for the Australasian championship meeting at Wanganul (N.Z.) this month left by the Westralia on Saturday…

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Oberon Show. Lithgow

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 February 1902 · page 6

The rights in connection with the Oberon A.H. and P. Association's annual show were sold yesterday, the gates realising £56; publican's booth, £13 10s; refreshment booth, £5…

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Agricultural Society's Entries

The Australian Star · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 7

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society reminds exhibitors' that entries for fat stock close on Wednesday, 26th inst., and for pigs on Friday, 28th inst…

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Exhibition at Antwerp

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 7

There is to be an exhibition at Antwerp in May, cartographical, ethnographical, and maritime, and the promoters are anxious to obtain the co-operation of Anglo-Australian…

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Warren Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 11

Mr. F. C. Thompson, secretary of the Warren P. and A. Society, sends us a postcard, advising us that the forthcoming show will be held on May 7 and…

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Armidale Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 3

The Armidale and New England Show is to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 25, 26 and 27. The schedule is a really liberal one. There…

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The Muswellbrook Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 5

The continuance of the drought (says the Muswellbrook "Chronicle'") has caused serious misgivings as to the advisability of holding the show this year. The…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 15
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

The entries in the wine section for the Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society have now closed and figures indicate an increase of 50 entries over last year's total. The contest will…

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The Royal Agricultural Society. the Wine Section

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 12

The entries in the wine section for the forthcoming Easter show have now closed, and with gratifying results. Actuated no doubt by the enterprise of the Royal Agricultural Society, who have built a splendid…

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