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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

2,048 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 103

Wool on Exhibition

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 8

A unique collection of wool samples, representative of almost every wool-producing centre of the State, has been open for inspection during the week at the rooms of Mr. F. Kanema[?]su, in…

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Sydney Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 4

Mr. Fred Webster secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, has sent us a copy of the schedule of prizes for the Sydney…

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Lismore Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 6

LISMORE, Wednesday.--The show was continued to-day. The weather was fine, and the attendance reached -1000. The following further awards were made to-day:--…

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The Berry Show

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 3

BERRY. Thursday.— The annual show of the Berry Agricultural Society was opened yesterday. At the instance of the new president (Mr. H. D. Morton), the committee made…

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The Berry Show

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 4

BERRY. Friday.— The show was officially opened yesterday by His Excellency the Governor. Sir Harry Rawson, Lady Rawson, Miss Rawson, and suite arrived at Coolangatta on Wednesday…

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Law. Thursday, February 5. Court of Marine Inquiry. Fair Light--pacific Collision

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 8

An inquiry opened in the Court of Marine inquiry, before Judge Backhouse and Captains D. Jamieson and J. M'Kenzie into the collision between the Manly Beach steamer Fairlight and…

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A Fair Beautiful Skin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 10

SULPHOLINE LOTION clears off Pimples, Blemi[?] Irritation, Redness, Roughness, Skin Disfigurements. Shilling Bottles of Sulpholine, the English Skin Lotion.—Advt…

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Charily Spurts Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 4

Mr. Hilder, one of the moving spirits of the Granville Bicycle Club, has a prospect on foot for holding a Granville Electorate sports meeting in aid of the District Hospital. This…

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Art and Industrial Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 6

Mrs. Boyce-Allen (of Carrara, Rose Ray) yesterday opened an art and industrial exhibition at Watson's Bay, in aid of St. Peter's Church organ fund. Among those present were the…

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Art Exhibition at Watson's Bay

Evening News · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 5

An industrial and art exhibition (local and competitive) was opened on Friday afternoon at Watson's Bay, in aid of the fund for the building of an organ for St. Peters Church of England…

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Stage, Song and Show. To-night's Amusements

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

Royal: "The Fortune-Teller," 7.46. Palace: "The Geisha," 8. Lyceum: "Breaking of the Drought," 8. Tivoll: Mr. Rickards Company, 2.30 and 8…

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Industrial and Art Exhibition. St. Peter's, Watson's Bay. Visit of Messrs. Waddell and Kidd. Ms.l.a

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 5

At. St. Peter's Church of England School Hall Watsons Bay, yesterday afternoon, an industrial and art exhibition was opened by Mrs. G. Boyce Allen (Carrara), in the presence of a large…

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Give Us a Show. Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 8 February 1903 · page 2

Last night there was a splendid house at the Palace to witness the revival of "The Guisha," which was produced on a liberal scale that thoroughly aroused the enthusiasm of the…

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Sisters Three. a Fair Feminine Fury. Alice Law Falsely Accuses of Theft Each of Her Two Sisters

Truth · Sunday 8 February 1903 · page 2

It is surprising how frequently it happens that between blood relations there is a feeling of bitter enmity, and, in consequence, a found of intense malignity. An…

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Watson's Bay Art Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1903 · page 7

The following is the list of prizewinners in connection with the industrial and art exhibition which was opened on Friday afternoon at Watson's Bay, in aid of the organ fund of St. Peter's…

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Auburn Hospital Fair Visited by the Cardinal

The Australian Star · Monday 9 February 1903 · page 6

His Eminence the Cardinal, accompanied by Dean O'Haran, visited the Auburn Town Hall on Saturday for the purpose of closing the Auburn Hospital Fair, which has…

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Berry Show. Berry

The Australian Star · Monday 9 February 1903 · page 6

The Berty show closed to-day, after being a great success. The gate receipts amounted for four days to about £220. Messrs. H. D. Morton, president, and A. J. Colley, hon. sec.,…

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Conclusion of the Beery Show

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1903 · page 7

BERRY, Monday.—The four days' show of the Berry Agricultural Association was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday afternoon. The receipts were: First day, £21; second, £91;…

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Stage, Song, and Show Royal

The Australian Star · Monday 9 February 1903 · page 3

"The Fortune Teller" was witnessed by another crowded house at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, when the charming music and brilliant ensembles of the opera…

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The Cardinal at Auburn. St. Joseph's Hospital Fair. Expectations Exceeded

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 February 1903 · page 6

The fair in aid of St. Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, opened some fourteen days previously by Lady Barton, brought to a close on Saturday night, after a singularly successful season. To mark…

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