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  2. CONCLUDING DAY.

    The Easter Fair Carnival closed quietly on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, during the day there was not the public enthusiasm in the fair that might ...

    Article : 1,616 words
  3. LUNCHEON BOOTH.

    The members of the W.C.T.U. and kindred societies were in charge of the luncheon and tea rooms at the grounds, and also the fruit and lolly kiosks, and a ...

    Article : 124 words
  4. THE RECEIPTS.

    The third day of the fair last year was held on Thursday on account of the postponement due to rain. But it rained again on the Thursday, and the receipts for that ...

    Article : 340 words
  5. PALAIS DE DANSE.

    One of the most popular novelties in the grounds was the Palais de Danse, and both day and night large numbers of dancers were on the fine floor. The music was ...

    Article : 78 words
  6. Arena Attractions.

    The novelty items in the arena were specially interesting. The Brooklyns in their acrobatic comedy came fresh from Luna Park. The Trampoline act on a ...

    Article : 120 words
  7. THE PANTOMIME.

    Mr. Fred Vincent's Juvenile Pantomime Company appeared in "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp," and the several performances were largely attended, the children ...

    Article : 149 words
  8. THE FAIR AT NIGHT.

    The grounds were brilliantly illuminated at night with myriads of electric lights, and the spectacle was a beautiful one. All the side shows were in full swing, and as ...

    Article : 431 words
  9. BOXING TENT.

    Mr. Sam Norman, the well-known showman, has charge of the boxing tent, and amongst his troupe of boxers are "Ted" Whiting, one of Australia's best ...

    Article : 72 words
  10. A CHILD COLLECTOR.

    One of the features of the fair has been the success that attended the efforts of Eva M'Millan, a mite under three years of age, who each day of the fair, attired ...

    Article : 54 words
  11. NEPTUNA, THE MERMAID.

    A dainty and clever performance is that of Mlle. Neptuna, described as Australia's champion long-distance lady swimmer. Big crowds watched her evolutions in the glass ...

    Article : 138 words
  12. DONATION FROM THE GOVERNOR.

    The Mayor of Bendigo (Cr. Andrew) has received the following letter from his Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Stanley), written in his own handwriting:—"My ...

    Article : 235 words
  13. TANGO DANCES.

    There has been universal controversy over the introduction of tango dances into ballrooms, and generally the dances have been banned. Devotees of the tango, ...

    Article : 137 words
  14. THE SHOWS.

    Though the novelties this year are not perhaps, as numerous as at previous fairs, the standard is much better, and the uniformly big crowds which witnessed the ...

    Article : 84 words
  15. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT.

    Through the liberality of Mr. W. Crowley, proprietor of the Royal Princess's Theatre, there is every probability that the funds of the Easter Fair will be ...

    Article : 189 words
  16. TATTOOED LADY.

    Madame Fatima, the tattooed lady, was visited by a great many people, and the beautiful designs on her chest, arms, back and legs were much admired. On one arm ...

    Article : 81 words
  17. FLORAL DISPLAY RAFFLE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  18. TANGO TEA CAFE.

    A bevy of a dozen ladies had charge of the Tango Tea Cafe, and they were kept busy all day, the innovation of Tango teas proving decidedly successful. There was a ...

    Article : 210 words
  19. THE MIDGETS.

    Many interested spectators interviewed the two midgets, Prince Lilliput and Col. Atom. These diminutive youths are described as the smallest people in the ...

    Article : 55 words
  20. GUESSING COMPETITION.

    Considerable success attended the guessing competition in connection with Cohn's chilled and filtered beer waggon display. The boxes were opened in the fair ...

    Article : 70 words
  21. SNAKE CHARMING.

    The nonchalant manner in which Le Venchar, a lady snake charmer, fondled her dangerous pets thrilled the large number of people who witnessed her ...

    Article : 60 words
  22. BENDIGO ANNALS.

    BENDIGO ANNALS.—The second portion of the "Annals of Bendigo," embracing the period from 1868 to 1891, inclusive, is now. ready. It contains nearly 100 illustrations, ...

    Article : 32 words
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