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Shows & fairs, 1903

2,048 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 103

Glen Innes Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 7

There is something in the name "GleaInnes" that arouses in me the pleasantest of memories and the keenest of anticipations. for ever since I first…

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The Armidale Show

Evening News · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 3

ARMIDALE, Friday Afternoon.—The attendance yesterday at the second day of the show was about 4000. Excursion trains were run from Tamworth and Glen Innes. At the official…

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The Cycling Carnival. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 5

Sir,—Major Taylor, after his recent experience in the cycling races on the Sydney Cricket Ground, is not likely to carry away with him an exalted idea of the " fair play " which is…

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Divorce Court. (Before Mr. Justice Simpson, Judge in Divorce.) FAIR-BAIRN v. FAIRBAIRN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 4

Mr. Windover, instructed by Mr. Gardiner, appeared for the petitioner, Mary Jemima Fairbarn; M.r A Thompson, instructed by Mr. Dickson, appeared for the respondent, Frederick Thomas Fair…

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N.s.w. Sheep-breeders' Association. Schedule for Next Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 5

I have received for the next show of the N.S.W. Sheep-breeders' Association. which appear to compare very favorably with any of its…

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Mr. O'sullivan At. Newcastle. Opening the Local Show Party Politics Obtruded the Minister Rebuked

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--Having declared the Newcastle Show open to-day, Mr. E. W. O Sulivan, Minister for Works, was the guest of the committee of the Agricultural Association at the…

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Royal Agricultural Society. the Baster Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 5

On Wednesday, April 8 the great annual Industrial carnival by the Royal Agricultural Society will be opened and will continue until April 16. Entries are lining received in unprecedented…

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Castle Hill A. and H. Association. The Annual Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 11

OFFICERS.-Patron, Colonel Burns, "Gowan Brne"; president, Mr. H. E. Mclntosh, J.P.; vice residents, Messrs. J. S. Heron, J.P.. J. Hopkins, J.P., A. T. Telfer, J.P.,…

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THe Royal Agricultural Society of N. S. W. the Great Easter Exhibition

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 13

The annual Show, from the 8th to 16th April from the was the entries for all classes are pouring in, and the applications for space, promises to for a great success. A glance at…

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A Fair Warning

The World's News · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 4

Little Boy: "I say, mamma says you are going to take sister away," Engaged Young Man (soon to be married): "Yes, in a few weeks she's coming to my home;…

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A Fair Reason

The World's News · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 23

"It seems to me," remarked the customer, as she watched the assistant trim the slice of ham she had bought, "you are waiting a good deal of that meat."…

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Art Society's Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 6

Next Thursday and Friday will be "sending in days" for the supplementury [?]utumn exhibition of the Art Society of New South Wales. The selection committee will enter upon the task of judging…

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Peeresses on Exhibition

The Australian Star · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 3

Just after the Coronation seven peeresses exhibited themselves and their robes at a modest fee, to the advantage of charity and the gratification of other envious peeresses…

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The Easter Show

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 17
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Royal Agricultural Society is making great preparations for the im[?] on which will be opened on the Showground on the 8th of April and continued until April…

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The Newcastle Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 11

NEWCASTLE, Friday.--Although yesterday was generally considered an off day, there was an attendance of between 5000 and 6000 people at the Newcastle show. Fine weather again favored…

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Country News Goulburn. Bazaar and Fancy Fair

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 16

The International Bazaar and Fancy Fair in and of the funds of SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral and Primary schools, was opened by the Mayor of Goulburn (Alderman Wilkie), in…

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The District Show. a Successful Exhibition. Larie A[?]tendances. First-class Exhibits. Visit of the Minister for Education the Official Opening

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

The eleventh annual exhibition of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society was held on the Penrith Showgrounds on Thursday and…

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The Newcastle Show. Second Day Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 9

The attendance at the show to-day was highly satisfactory for an off day, being only about 1000 short of that of the opening day. The weather was much cooler, and no discomfort was felt. During…

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Irish News Is It a Fair Deal? Mr. John Redmond, M.p., Answers Objections to the New Land Scheme. Will the Landlord Get Too Much?

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 8

Speaking in London on February 1, Mr. John Redmond explained away many common misconceptions regarding the new land scheme. It has been thought, by a large section of the…

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