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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1879

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Scotch Whisky for the Sydney Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1879 · page 3

Or the exhibits of Scotch manufactures at the Sydney Inhibition few will attract so much attention its the case of Scotch whisky shown by the well-known firm of Messrs, Innes and Grieve, Waterloo-place…

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" Advance, Australia Fair." Patriotic Song

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1879 · page 3

AUSTRALIA'S sons, let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea;…

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A Glance at the International Exhibition. [From an Occasional Correspondent

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 16 September 1879 · page 2

I have this week had the pleasure of glancing over the great Exhibition building, now so full of activity and busy life preparing for the world to come. In the present state of the interior—heterogeously…

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The Opening of the Sydney International Exhibition. (From our Special Telegraphic Correspondent.) [A portion of the following was issued in slips on Thursday.] Thursday Noon

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1879 · page 2

HOWEVER much opinions may differ as to the advisability of holding an Exhibition, and the consequent cost that it involves upon the general public, it cannot be doubted that one of the finest phases of modern…

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The Herald's Prize Poem on the International Exhibition. (From the S. M. Herald)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 23 September 1879 · page 3

THE following is the ``Prize Poem'' dedicated to the Exhibition from the pen of Mr. Henry Kendall, of Camden Haven, New South Wales. Now, while Orion, Haming south, doth set…

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Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Ploughing Matches

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1879 · page 4

THE anual ploughing matches held under the auspices of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society were held on the Reserve, Junction Road, on Wednesday last. The entrances were very fair, when the…

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International Exhibition of N.s.w. [From Our Special Reporter.] Thursday Evening

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1879 · page 5

THE motto of ``Veluti in speculum,'' that has adorned more proseeniums than one, may be applied to efforts at rendering justice to a subject so beset with difficulties, as endeavouring to pourtray excellencies, the…

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Sydney International Exhibition. [From Our Special Reporter.] No. 2. TUESDAY-EVENING

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1879 · page 3

BY way of comment I would draw attention to much that has transpired during the past week deserving of publicity. In the first place, the paternal Government are slow to offer opportunities to the true representa…

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Exhibition Stock Show. [From Our Correspondent.]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 11 October 1879 · page 3

THE great event of the past weak was the International Show of Sheep and Swine, and forms the first of the series of stock shows to be held in connection with the Exhibition. The exhibits comprise sheep,…

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Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society. Flower Show, Horticultural and Fine Art Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 21 October 1879 · page 3

THE Third Annual Flower and Horticultural Show of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday last, in the room known as the Bazaar Building, on the Market Reserve. This show…

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The Exhibition

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 November 1879 · page 3

THE following interesting opinion consenting the International Exhibition and its probable cost is well worth reading, as bring that of a highly practical and observant gentleman, and one who knows what he writes about:--"The Exhibition…

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The International Exhibition. 1879, Iv

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 November 1879 · page 2

In my last, two errors have crept it, which made the report read ridiculous. In speaking of the machinery exhibits I am made to say--" Hand" saws instead of "Band" saws, and in speaking…

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The International Exhibition. 1379

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 November 1879 · page 2

As time rolls on something fresh continues to open out to keep up the interest which so far I think has not yet began to flag in any way. The average attendance at the Garden P[?]lace is…

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The Beer Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 20 December 1879 · page 6

REFERRING to the Beer Show at the Agricultural Hall a contemporary says:—If Sir Wilfred Lawson or Mr. Robert Rue or Mr. John B. Gough wishes to obtain some insight into the gigantic…

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