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Shows & fairs, 1902

2,085 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 105

Railway Institute Flower Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 15

The autumn flower show of the Railway Institute was held last evening in the main hall of the institute building, Devonshire-street. The dispaly of blooms both in respect to roses and chrysanthemums…

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Liberty Plains Chrysanthemum Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 4

The annual chrysanthemum show in connection with the Liberty Plains Horticultura Society will be held in the Rookwood Town Hall on Wednesday next, when it is expected…

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The Casino Show. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 10

Light steady rain fell throughout to-day, and seriously interfered with the attendance at the show. About 10000 were present. Awards:— Dray horse: T. Yates, Galloway: R. R. Barnes, Pony…

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Lismore Flower Show. Lismore

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 7

Rain interfered with the attendance at the Lismore autumn flower show on Thursday night. The receipts amounted to about £50…

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The Recent Show at Orange

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 37

1.—Mr. Joseph Cox's Exhibit of Farm Produce. 2.—Mr. C. H. Fitz-Gerald's Champion Trotting Stallion Huon Junior. 3.—Mahonga in the Gentlemen's Hunting Contest. 4.— The Laird. 5.—Miss Fletcher on The Musician in the Ladies' Hunting Contest. 6.—Iolanthe. 7.—Mrs. J..W. Casey's Dolly, First Prize Sulky Horse. 8.— Mrs. Glazier on The Laird, Ladies Hunting Contest. 9.—Mr. J. A. Davis's Champion Draught Mare Mag. 10..—Messrs. Glasson and Glasson's Champion Merino Ram and Ewe. ll.—Mr. H. Footit's First and Champion Draught Horse British Empire…

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The Chrysanthemum Show. the Awards

Evening News · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 6

The following are the awards in connection with the annual Chrysanthemum show of the Horticultural Society of N.S.W., and which was opened in the Queen's Hall, Pitt-street, on…

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Notes on the Maitland Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 1028

By a curious fate, although I had travelled to nearly every show held in this State, I had never been at any of the Maitland exhibitions. Hence everything was new to me on my entering the…

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Wellington Show. Third Day. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 7

Notwithstanding expectations the attendance at the allow to-day was only fair. This was owing to races taking place on the same day. The events set down were of a very interesting character, and…

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Mr. See at Burwood. Opening a Coronation Fair. the Coming Millenium

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 10

Mr. See (State Premier) visited Burwood yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of opening [?]King's Coronation fair in aid of the local School of Arts. He was met at the railway station…

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The Record Crowd at the Recent Show at Orange

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 38

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Stare, Song and Show. "Romeo and Juliet." Comic Opera Season

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 5

The last performances of the Waldorf season are announced. At the Royal to-night Shakespeare's love story. "Romeo and Juliet." in live acts and six tableaux, will be…

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Give Us a Show. Commonwealth Camp

Truth · Sunday 27 April 1902 · page 2

This afternoon at 3 o'clock the Vice-regal Military Band will perform in the grandstand at the Agricultural Ground under the direction of Mr. L. de Groen. The Commonwealth and…

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Industrial Exhibition at Balmain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 6

An industrial exhibition and sale of work, under the auspices of the Balmain Central Methodist Mission, was opened in the Central-ball, Darling-street, on Saturday afternoon. Mr…

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Industrial Exhibition and Sale of Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon an industrial exhibition and sale of work, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to various funds connected with the circuit, was opened in the Balmain Central Methodist Mission…

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Grafton Show. To be Opened by the Premier

The Australian Star · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 5

The State Premier leaves Sydney on Saturday night on a visit to Grafton. The immediate, object of the visit is the Grafton show, which will be formally opened by Mr. See…

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Stage, Sons, and Show. The Waldorf Season. The Variety Houses

The Australian Star · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 2

The last nights of the Waldorf season were entered upon at the Royal on Saturday night, when "As You Like It" gave way to "Romeo and Juliet." An excellent house greeted the…

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A Fair, Beautiful Skin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 6

SULPHOLINE LOTION clears off Pimples, Blemishes, Irritation, Redness, Roughness, Skin Distigurements. Shilling Bottles of Sulpholine the English Skin Lotion.—Advt…

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Industrial Exhibition at Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 8

The industrial exhibition and sale of work at Balmain in connection with the Balmain Central Methodist Mission, which was officially opened on Saturday afternoon by the Hon. t. Wadde[?] (State…

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Forthcoming Sheep Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 8

We are informed that the necessary arrangements for holding the grand Commonwealth sheep show, to commence on June 25 next, are all in order, and favoured by suitable weather, and taking into…

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The Wellington Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 6

When we appreciate the terrible effects of the drought, we can but admire the pluck that is necessary to move show committees in the driest parts to…

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