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Shows & fairs, 1902

2,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 105

Bathurst Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 6

The Bathurst Show was on last week, and was carried over Wednesday, Thursday Friday, and Saturday—rather a big stretch for a country carnival, yet the…

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Urana Show. Alteration of Dates

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 3

Mr. J. Wise, secretary of the Urana P. and A. Society, informs us that the dates now fixed upon by his committee for the holding of the next show are…

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Sheep Prizes for Yorkshire Agricultural Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 4

Writing on this matter to the "York-shire Post," Mr. James Booth, of Castle Syke, says:— "Surely there cannot be a practical…

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Maitland Show

Evening News · Wednesday 16 April 1902 · page 6

WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday Afternoon.—The forty-second exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, which for the first time in the history of the society…

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The Orange Show

Evening News · Wednesday 16 April 1902 · page 6

ORANGE, Tuesday.—Great preparations are being made here for the annual show, which opens to-morrow. There are many special attractions on this occasion, and, amongst others,…

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The Chrysanthemum Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1902 · page 2

St. Andrew's annual artistic treat—the chrysanthemum show and cookery and bouquet competitions—will be opened on Friday afternoon next by Mr. David Storey, M.P., at St…

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Hunter River Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 April 1902 · page 10

WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday.--The forty-second annual exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was opened to-day. The weather was perfect, but the attendance for the first day was not…

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Dogs at the Bathurst Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 April 1902 · page 10

The canine section of the Bathurst Agricultural and Horticultural Show this year proved a very great attraction of the event. The collection from a numerical point of view was much ahead…

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West Maitland Show. West Maitland

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 April 1902 · page 6

The forty-second exhibition of the Hunter Stiver Agricultural and Horticultural Association was opened this morning on the show ground, in the presence of a fair attendance…

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The Maitland Show. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 April 1902 · page 5

The effects of about the worst season experienced here since 1851 greatly affected the entries, for the show to over 600 less than last year. The decrease was most noticeable in farm and dairy produce and…

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Industrial Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 7

An Industrial Exhibition was opened in Palmer-street School-hall yesterday afternoon, in aid of the funds of the Palmer-street Presbyterian Church. At the formal opening, the Rev. J…

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An Exhibition Project

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 7

The Premier recently received an invitation for Australian to take part in a big exhibition that is being promoted at St. Louis, U.S.A. The Cabinet has given consideration to the matter, and has decided…

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The St. Louis Exhibition

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 4

An invitation for Australia in connection with an industrial exhibition at St. Louis has been declined by the Federal authorities. That fact, it is to be presumed, will not render our…

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Palmer-street Presbyterian Church. Industrial Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 4

At the Palmer-street, Woolloomcoloo Presbyterian Mission-hall yesterday an industrial exhibition was oponed by the Right Rev. Dr. Cameron (Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly of…

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Lismore Show. Lismore

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 3

Fine weather prevailed for the show yesterday, and the attendance was very good. There were 3005 entries, the receipts being a record. The horse section was very strong…

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Maitland Show. West Maitland

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 7

The Maitland Show was continued yesterday. The weather was fine, but rather sultry. The Hon. Thomas Waddell (Colonial Treasurer), accompanied by the Hon. Walter…

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Mr. Clement Wragge. Paris Exhibition and Giant Telescope

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 2

Mr. Clement Wragge, the drought-bound weather wizard of the north, lectured last night in the hall at Aaron's Exchange Hotel, on "The Paris Exhibition and the Giant…

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Swimming. Champion Cavill for England. a "Coronation" Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 8

Every effort is being made by those who have the matter in hand to raise the amount of money required towards paying "Dick" Cavill's expenses to England, so that he may leave in time to reach the old country…

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Stage, Song, and Show. Sydney Liedertafel

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 7

In commemoration of the 20th year of their existence the Sydney Liedertafel put forth special efforts for last night's opening concert of the present season at the Town Hall, and…

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Knocked Down at the Show. Cabbies Prosecuted

Evening News · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 3

Frederick C. Macarthur, a clerk in the Civil Service, proceeded against John Garden and James Cullen, two cabmen, at the Water Police Court yesterday, on a charge of negligent driving…

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