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Shows & fairs, 1903

2,048 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 103

Stage, Song, and Show. ''Robin Hood."

The Australian Star · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

"Robin Hood," the charming romantic opera, which was produced here three years ago, will be revived at the Palace on Saturday next, January 31. The box plan for the…

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Give Us a Show. Palace Theatre

Truth · Sunday 25 January 1903 · page 2

In pursuance of bis commendable determination to product as many varied pieces as possible during the Royal Comic Opera's short season in Sydney, Mr. Williamson last night…

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Premier at Kiama. Opening the Agricultural Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 January 1903 · page 7

Sir John See yesterday visited Klama, for the purpose of opening the annual agricultural show. The Premier, who was accompanied by Messrs. Waddell (State…

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Girding at Ghosts. Mediums, Clairvoyants, Crystal-Gazers and Palmists "Before the Beak." The "Fair Man," the "Dark Woman," and the Spirit-Attracting Policeman. Madame Josephine, Lallah Singh, Mary Doreen, and Madame St George Face the Music

Truth · Sunday 25 January 1903 · page 4

Another cluster of palmists, clairvoyants, or crystal-gazers were on Friday, at the Central Police Court (Summons Division), charged with pretending to…

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Hospital Fair at Auburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 8

There was a large gathering at the Auburn Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, when a fair, organised by the residents of the town and district, was opened by Lady Barton. Lady Barton, who was…

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Fair at Auburn. Opened by Lady Barton

Evening News · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 3

Auburn was en fete on Saturday afternoon, when a fair in aid of St. Joseph's Hospital, and under the patronage of the State Governor (Sir Harry Rawson), was opened in the local Town…

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Stage, Song and Show Royal

The Australian Star · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 3

There was a crowded attendance at the Theatre. Royal on Saturday night, and members were unable to gain admittance. "The Fortune Teller" has been well received since…

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Gosford Agricultural Show. Gosford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 3

The fifteenth agricultural show was opened on Friday by Mr. Dugald Thomson, M.P., and was very successful, Owing to the dry season the entries were not so numerous as formerly, but the quality…

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South Coast. Kiama Agricultural Show. Official Opening by the Premier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 3

The annual show of the Kiama, Agricultural Society began on Saturday, the society having arranged the dates so that the second day should fall on the national holiday. Invitations had been issued…

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Royal Agricultural Society. The Annual Meeting

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 203

The annual meeting of the members of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held at Tattersall's-chambers on Friday afternoon. There was a very large attendance of members, and keen…

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Carnival, Notes

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 6

The League Carnival wound up with u bumper house last Wednesday night. All told, the attendance could not have been far shourt of 30,000. Not only did this crowd go…

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Major Taylor Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 54

Another large attendance witnessed the racing at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday evening in connection with the Major Taylor carnival, the number of people present being…

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The Kiama Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 16

This event took place on Saturday and Monday last—two days which are indeed very rarely selected for the holding of a show; but the Kiama Agricultural and Horticultural Association have…

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State Butter Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 27

Mr. Kidd, Minister for Agriculture, has received the report of the final judging in the above competition. Barrengarry Dairy Company is first, with a total of 174 points out of 200; New…

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A Coming Show

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 6

We have been favoured with a copy of the schedule of prizes for the Metropolitan Show, to be held under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural Society, from the 8th to the 16th…

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Smithfield's Fat Stock Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 221

The great fat stock show of the year in England is that of the Smithfield Club, held about a fortnight before Christmas. In the Immense Agricultural Hall at Islington one can walk along avenues…

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Cycling. the Recent Carnival Notes and News. Holiday Racing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 2

For a few weeks" now — until the big carnival in March comes along — there will be a bit of a lull in cycling in Sydney ; and it is a good thing, too. for it would…

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The Kiama Show. (See letterpress under "Shows.")

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 22

The Kiama Show. (See letterpress under "Shows.")…

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The Kiama Show. Visit of the Premier

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 200

The Kiama Show was opened by the Premier on Saturday last, the dates being fixed for Saturday and Monday to allow of the second day falling on the national holiday. Many Kiama Shows…

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Carnival at Maitland. Canning 220 Yards Championship. Vest Maitland

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 4

A carnival was held to-day under the auspices of the West End Swimming Club. A large cont[?] to [?] from Newcastle. The principal event down for decision was [?] 220 [?] Championship…

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