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Shows & fairs, 1903

2,048 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 103

Lessons From the Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 March 1903 · page 4

Many good judges, and most of the racing men, have long advocated mile races for important events instead of two miles, which have been rather the fashion in the past. Experience at the…

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Give Us a Show. Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 22 March 1903 · page 2

"The Lady Slavey" was revived at the Criterion Theatre last night, and met with a reception that showed the high favor in which John F.'s initial production of his Sydney…

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Armidale Show

Evening News · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 8

ARMIDALE, Monday.—For the last day of the show on Friday the weather was fine, with light, misty showers. The following are winners of the programme events:—Sheep dog trial, Haynes'…

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The Cobargo Show

Evening News · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 6

COBARGO, Friday.—The show was held on Wednesday and Thursday, the weather being most favourable. There were 1500 entries of the highest quality, and the attendance was a…

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Stage, Song, and Show Royal

The Australian Star · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 3

"Zaza" was witnessed by another crowded house at the Royal on Saturday night, when Miss Nellie Stewart repeated her triumph in the title role. There are some powerfully…

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Newcastle. the Annual Show. a Satisfactory Conclusion

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 6

The second annual exhibition of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society was clewed on Saturday evening. About eleven thousand people attended during the day,…

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Drought Relief. Day of Humiliation and Prayer. a Splendid Donation. Cricket Ground Trustees Give a Thousand Pounds. Bruce Auction and Sports Fair. Various Entertainments

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 5

Though Sunday is generally recognised as more suitable than a week day for such a purpose, there was little, if any, special emphasis laid on the proclamation by the Government of…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society was held at the Show Ground yesterday. Many details in connection with the approaching show were dealt with. After the meeting an adjournment was made…

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Bathurst Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 4

We have received an advance scheduie of prizes for the Bathurst Show, to be hold on April 22, 23, 24, and 25. The "special attractions" embrace…

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Wyalong Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 3

Mr. S. G. Isaacs, secretary of the Wyalong District P.. A.. H. and I. Association, advises us that the next annual show at Wyalong will be held on…

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Bathurst Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 3

In our advertising columns appears an announcement relating to the Bathurst Show, to bo hold on April 22, 23 md 23 and for which entries close on…

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Jerilderie Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 3

The Riverina P. and A. Society's next show lias boon arranged for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28 and 29 next. This information comes from the…

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Mudgee Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 5

The twenty-first annual show of the Mudgee Agricultural Society is to be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, April 1, 2. and 3. The schedule…

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Hay Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 5

Mr. G. S. Camden secretary of the Hay P. and A. Association, advises as that the next show of his society will be held on Wednesday and Thursday,…

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Judges at a Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 4

The claims of a local against a Victorian [?] to appointment as a judge of wine at the forthcoming Royal Agricultural Society's show, introduced such friction into a meeting of the society's council…

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Crookwell Show. Crookwell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the show on Saturday. Awards:- Blood stallion: M'Innes. Suitable for cavalry: Massey. Trotting: [?]. Other winners: Keith, Harvey. Pair…

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Police Step In. Welter- Weight Championship. a Sorry Exhibition

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 2

Johns and the coloured man Mitchell met at the Gaiety last night to box for a trophy of £200, provided by Mr. C. Campbell, and the welterweight championship of Australia. Just…

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Cycling. Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 10

A meeting of the motor-car race committee was held in Mr. Webster's office yesterday, and it was attended by Messrs. F. L. Martin, Harrie Skinner, J. Macken, and W. J. C. Elliott. It was decided to…

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St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Royal Agricultural Society's Ground, March 17. 1903

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 729

Between 10,000 and 12,000 people assembled on the Agricultural Society's grounds at the sports carnival held last week in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. The Cardinal, Archbishop Kelly…

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