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Shows & fairs, 1902

2,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 105

Stage, Song, and Show. Mr. Bland Holt's Season. "Hearts Are Trumps."

The Australian Star · Monday 3 March 1902 · page 3

It is doubtful whether Mr. Bland Holt has ever previously staged so intensely interesting a drama as "Hearts are Trumps," the Drury Lane success, which he presented for…

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Moree Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 6

This year the show of the Moree P. and A. Society is to be held on May 6, 7, and 8. From the genial secretary, Mr. S. L. Cohen, we have received a…

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Jerilderie Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 3

To Mr. Wm. Elliott, secretary of the Riverina P. and A. Society, we are indebted for the information that the next show will be held at Jerilderie on July…

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Cootamundra Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 5

Mr. T. Williams, secretary of the Cootamundra A., P., H., and I. Association, advises us that the dates fixed for the next "Coota" Show are August…

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Easter Exhibition. The Horse Sections

The Australian Star · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 4

The attention of owners of horses intended to be exhibited at the Royal Agricultural Society's show is drawn to the fact that entries close to-morrow, Wednesday, March 5…

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The Easter Show

The Australian Star · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 6

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society dubs its show "The Commonwealth Show," and, judging by the entries already, booked, the claim can be readily conceded…

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Ryde Electorate A. and H. Society. Fruity Poultry and Dog Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 1

OFFICE-BEARERS—Patron Mr. Frank Farnell, M.L.A.; president Mr. E.M. Betts, J.P., Vice-Presidents Rev. H. H. Britten, Messrs. H.St.J. Tucker, M. Nancarrow,…

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Ryde Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 10

The show, the seventh under the auspices of the society, was held in the Ryde Council-chambers on Friday and Saturday last, and considering the extremely unfavourable agricultural and…

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West Sydney Club Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 7

47yds School Boys' Handicap.—Heat winners: J. Healy 25sec, B. Thiering 7sec, L. Boshell 3sec, J. M'Lean 1sec. Final: J. Healy 1, G. Thiering 2, L. Boshell 3…

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The Easter Show

Evening News · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A meeting was held at the offices, Hunter-street, yesterday. There was a full attendance, and Mr. Macarthur occupied the chair. The suggested class for draught geldings was postponed…

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Royal Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 5

The horse committee of the Royal Agricultural Society met yesterday, Mr. Macarthur in the chair. The secretary reported that entries promised to be much in excess of last year. The…

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Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

Large entries have been received for the Castle Hill annual show, which will be hold on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Arrangements for the opening were completed…

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Easter Show. Horse Committee

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

A meeting was held at the office yesterday. There was a full attendance, Mr. Macarthur in the chair. The following appointments were made in the section:--Mr. C. L. Cadell,…

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The Agricultural Show. Entry Days

Referee · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 7

Intending exhibitors should not forget that entries will be wanted within the next fow days for all Classes of exhibits. For instance the horse sections close to-day…

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The Autumn Carnival Then and Now—a Retrospect

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 4

THE Newmarket Handicap is now a thing of the past, and can be labelled and put away with the "has beens," useful only for reference. For all…

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Cycling. Adelaide Carnival Notes. Melrose's Record Ride. and Pithy Pars

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 8

ACCORDING to reports, the South Australian League will not make a profit out of its carnival concluded on Saturday, neither will it lose to any extent, for the receipts…

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The Tenterfield Show

Evening News · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 6

TENTERFIELD, Wednesday.—The Tenterfield show was opened yesterday. There are splendid entries throughout the different sections. The ring events drew fine fields. Messrs. Brock and…

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Successful Autumn Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 5

The Royal A. and H. Society's Autumn Show, which opens to-morrow, promises to be highly successful. The entries far exceed in number those of any previous March show, especially…

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Tenterfield Show. Tenterfield

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 7

The snow, when opened yesterday, is a marvellous success. There is a fine display in all sections. Farm produce, not withstanding the drought, is plentiful, and excellent. The…

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