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Variant titleA Waverley Library Local History FactsheetAuthor/CreatorWaverley LibraryContentsIn 1886, the Waverley Flower Fair bloomed with purpose. Organized as a fundraiser for the enhancement of Waverley Park, it featured the esteemed Patroness Hon. Lady Carrington and was inaugurated by the NSW Governor, Right Hon. Baron Carrington. The fair showcased stunning flowers, enchanting lights at night, and an ode by Alfred Allen. Despite poor weather, the fair was a success, raising £300 for park improvements.TypeFactsheetCollectionLocal History Factsheets
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Subject - Corporate NameWaverley CouncilSubject - Topical NameCivic eventsFairs and festivalsSubject - Geographical NameWaverley ParkTaxonomySpecial Collections | Factsheets | Waverley Moments
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Waverley's Flower Fair, 1886. Waverley Council Library, accessed 18/01/2026, https://celebrating.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/40568