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Shows & fairs, 1902

2,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 105

Give Us a Show. the Amy Castles Concerts

Truth · Sunday 20 April 1902 · page 2

Sydney critics never did take kindly to Amy Castles. No doubt they were, and perhaps are, incensed by the manner in which Melbourne boomed Miss Castles some three years ago, and…

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Paris Exhibition Awards

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 April 1902 · page 5

The following Paris Exhibition diplomas have come to hand:--Three grand prize diplomas to the West Australian loyal Commission for exhibits of timber, wool, and wheat; gold medal for…

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Dubbo Show

The Australian Star · Monday 21 April 1902 · page 6

The Minister for Works has approved of the running of passenger trains on the line from Gilgandra to Dubbo on the 30th April next in connection with the show at the…

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Casino Show. Lismore

The Australian Star · Monday 21 April 1902 · page 8

A large number af entries are coming in for the Casino show, which is to be held next Thursday and Friday. The exhibition promises to be a record one…

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Parramatta and District. Chrysanthemum Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 April 1902 · page 8

The annual chrysanthemum show, organised on behalf of St. Andrew's Church, Parramatta, was concluded on Saturday. Taking the season into consideration, the show of blooms was…

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The Orange Show. (From Our Special Reporter.) Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1902 · page 4

Three thousand people attended the final day of the successful show. The takings at the gate exceeded previous records. The refreshment tent, managed by local ladies, resulted in £110 being…

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Stare, Song, and Show. Saturday's Changes. "As You Like It." The Variety Programmes

The Australian Star · Monday 21 April 1902 · page 7

The dainty comedy "As You Like it" appropriately ushered in the season of Shakespeare inaugurated by Mr. J. C.Williamson's Dramatic Company on Saturday night last at…

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Bathurst Show Guessing Competition

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 22 April 1902 · page 5

The result of the guessing competition in connection with the Bathurst Show was made known on Tuesday. The bullock, when dressed, weighed 452lb…

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The Orange Show. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 April 1902 · page 5

Receipts from the Orange show, including admissions to the show during the three days and to the two continentals, were over £624, being more than £103 in excess of the sum received from any…

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Luncheon at the Exhibition Building. Speech by the Governor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 April 1902 · page 5

The proceedings at the Exhibition Building comprised the custoimry luncheon, which was used as an occasion for speech-making, a va[?]ed programme of indoor amusement and entertainment, and cycling…

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A Show Protest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 2

In the protest against Mr. Greentree's pony in the jump at the Castle Hill show, the protest of Mr. Sullivan, on the grounds of late entry, was upheld. A receipt was put before…

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St. Andrew's Chrysanthemum Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The annual chrysanthemum show, sale of work and cooking competition in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parramatta, was held in St. Andrew's Hall on…

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The June Carnival. Will It Eventuate?

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 2

Sir,—As I anticipated, some obstacle, real or imaginary, has been found by the officials of the League of Wheelman to obstruct the…

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Neutral Bay Horticultural Society. Autumn Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 10

The second autumn show of the above society was held on Saturday, 19th instant, at Watersleigh Hall, Neutral Bay Notwithstanding the exceptionally dry season the blooms staged were of very high…

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Stage, Song, and Show. Miss Amy Castles' Farewell Concert, Mrs. Alexander's Concert

The Australian Star · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 3

There was another large gathering at the farewell concert given by. Miss Amy Castles at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Miss Castles sang "Ophelia's Mad Scene" and…

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Invidious Distinction. the Turf. The A.J.C.'s Peculiar Ideas of Fair Dealing. (By "The Trier.") New South Wales

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 6

Upon many occasions public opinion has revolted against the acts of the A.J.C. but in no instance has the A.J.C.'s action received severer…

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Old Sydney. a Fair Correspondent. The Raphael Family—Some Old-time George-street Residents—An Irate Correspondent—On the "Rocks" Again. (Republished from the Country Edition of "Truth.")

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 23 April 1902 · page 8

I am favored with a letter from a lady who is evidently laboring under a misapprehension. The communication is dated March 30, but only…

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Wellington Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 3

WELLINGTON, Wednesday.--The annual exhibition in connection with the Wellington P.A. and H. Society was opened to-day. The weather, although dull and cloudy, was fine, with an easterly wind blowing during the…

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Wellington Show. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1902 · page 4

The opening day of the show was brilliant, too much so for the prespects of the community. Some slight showers the day before gave hope of a break-up of the terrible season, but the hope was quickly dispelled. The fine…

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