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Shows & fairs, 1902

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Easter Show

The Australian Star · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 2

Attention is drawn to a notice in our business columns notifying that late entries for the horse section will be received up to a p.m. to-morrow, Saturday…

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Wyalong Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 7

Mr. S. G. Isaacs, secretary of the Wyalong District P., A., H., and I. Association, writes us that the dates for the next show of his society have been…

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Condobolin Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 6

We are advised that the next annual show of the Condobolin P. and A. Association has been fixed for July 30 and 31, 1902…

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The Royal Agricultural Show

Evening News · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 7

From the increase in the number of entries and the apparent improvement in the class of promised exhibits, one would almost doubt the existence of the all prevailing drought. However,…

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Tenterfield Show. a Record Attendance. TENTERFIELD

The Australian Star · Friday 7 March 1902 · page 3

There was a record "gate" at the snow yesterday, over £103 being taken up to 6 o'clock The jumping was again excellent. The heavyweight hunter plate drew out 12 horses, all…

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Royal Agricultural Society. the Easter Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 10

The approach of the annual metropolitan show under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is being regarded by exhibitors with enthusiasm. A visit to the society's grounds…

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The Royal Agricultural Society. the Easter Show

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 18

For some years now the big Sydney show has grown to enormous proportions. Undoubtedly the premier show of Australasia, it is an institution that all…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 12

One of the principal events of the year in Sydney is the annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. This year's event will be held at the society's grounds, Moore Park,…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Easter Show. Improvements to the Grounds

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 11

The advent of Easter-tide is once more accompanied by the annual exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, and although pastoralists and tillers of the soil have…

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Balmain Club's Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 54

Under the auspices of the N.S.W. Amateur Swimming Association, the Balmain Swimming Club held a carnival at the Elkington Park Baths on Saturday afternoon. Results:—…

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The Royal Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 7

The opening of the inter state borders has led to a wonderful increase in the number of exhibits. Already entries are flowing in to the office in Tattersall's Buildings from the…

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The Bathurst Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

This great show will be held on the 9th, 10th and 11th April, and so far it promises to beat all previous records. The ring events will be worth travelling a long distance to see, and the…

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National Show of Produce

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 10

The national show of produce, promoted by the Agricultural Department was opened yesterday by the Governor. The exhibits are a striking proof of the progress of the agricultural industry…

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The Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the Castle Hill and District Agricultural and Horticultural Association will be held on the show ground at Castle Hill next week. The show opens early…

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The District Show. [?]Ednesday, Thursday, and Friday Next

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 3

This will be our last issue prior to the Show, our next report being the results. By reference to another column our readers will see that the Committee have been busy…

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Our Coming Show Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Next

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society was held at the Exchange on Monday afternoon, when…

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All Saints' Bazaar. A Pretty Show and a good Attendance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

The annual bazaar in connection with All Saints' Church, Parramatta North, was opened at the Parramatta Town Hall on Thursday afternoon last in the presence of a large…

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Stage, Song, and Show. To Night's Performances, Drama, Pantomime, and Vaudeville."

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 5

No new play, nor even a revival of an old favourite, will, be presented to the theatre going public this evening, a, state of things which has been foreign to us for a long time…

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Our Note Book Turf Talk and Tips the Flemington Carnival Sydney Successes—Sir Foote and Blue Metal—The Aureus Bomb Among Backers —Revenue Becomes Costly— Brakpan and Milner —La Carabine Again. Selections for Rosehill. V.R.C. Anticipations for To-day—Rosehill Winners and Losers. Victorian Items

The Arrow · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 6

WITH the promise of excellent entertainment, based on a good list of entries, it is more than likely there will be a big crowd of people at Rosehill to-day, when…

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Royal Agricultural Society. the Easter Show. Improvements to the Ground

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 March 1902 · page 2

The annual Show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales will commence on the 26th inst., and terminate on the 3rd proximo. Even thus early excitement is beginning to sinuner, and…

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