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Shows & fairs, 1883

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other Periodicals.) Two Fair Women. Chapter Xv. the Flight

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1883 · page 4

"Daisy, I believe, has been stolen by that woman who wanted to adopt her so long ago," Cecile said, growing calmer, while she ate and talked, and gained something of hope and confidence, as she…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other Periodicals.) Two Fair Women. Chapter Xviii. "Will She Die?"

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1883 · page 4

Dr. Mortimer want slowly down the stairs and answered that furious ring himself, for every servant was in bed. He found a man standing there, who handed him…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other Periodicals.) Two Fair Women. CHAPTER XX.—(Continued.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1883 · page 2

Helen was asking Dr. Mortimer how he found his patient, and if he had succeeded in securing a nurse. Cecile was standing directly behind him, and his large, tall form hid her completely from Mrs…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other Periodicals.) Two Fair Women. Chapter Xxiii. in the Toils

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1883 · page 4

It was late the next day before Howard Montgomery was brought forth from his cell for his examination, and as he entered the court-room his personal appearance was even less prepossessing than it…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other periodicals.) TWO Fair Women. Chapter Xxv. Freedom

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1883 · page 4

At that imperative command Howard suspended his chastisement, swung suddenly around, and saw three men peering in between the bars of the door upon the scene just described…

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The Industrial Exhibition of Tasmania. (By Telegraph to the Herald.) Hobart

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 5

The Industrial Exhibition was opened this afternoon, by the Governor with much ceremony. A public half holiday had been proclaimed, and all the shops were closed. The…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other Periodicals.) Two Fair Women. Chapter Xxviii. "Something Wrong Somewhere."

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 4

The next few days were dreary enough at the Langley mansion. Arrangements had to be made for the funeral and burial of Colonel Langley, Mrs, Langley was busily…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other Periodicals.) Two Fair Women. Chapter Xxxi. Opportune Meeting

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 4

George Anthony had come to the springs for a short holiday during the heated weather, before returning to his duties at the South. He had left New York some time before Mrs…

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The Calcutta International Exhibition. 1883-84. (To the, Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1883 · page 2

SIR,—Having been entrusted by the Government of India with the management of the International Exhibition to be held in Calcutta in December next, extending over three…

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Armidale and New England P. and A. Society's Show. (Abridged from the Armidale Express, Feb. 16.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1883 · page 5

The seventh annual exhibition in connection with the above Society was held on the Show Ground, at Armidale, on Wednesday and [?]rsday, the 14th and 15th inst. It…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other periodicals.) Two Fair Women. Chapter Xxxiv. a Final Farewell

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 4

Cecile had told Dr. Mortimer that she believed "God would give him his reward ere long," but she little dreamed how soon Her prophecy, and his own also, would be fulfilled, for he had told her perhaps…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other Periodicals.) Two Fair Women. Chapter Xxxvii. the Meeting

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1883 · page 4

The next morning, after receiving the news of the death of her friend, Cecile arose much depressed. She had slept but little during the night, owing to the excitement and nervousness of the day before,…

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The Fruit and Flower Show at Singleton. [By Telegraph From Our Correspondent.] Singleton,Wednesday

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1883 · page 5

The entries for the Fruit and Flower Show, to be held on Friday (to-morrow), under the auspices of the Northern Agricultural Association, number double those of last flower show. Exhibits are being…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other Periodicals.) Two Fair Women. Chapter Xxxix[?] (Continued.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1883 · page 4

He had found his wife; she was the same pure, beautiful woman whom he had always loved, and now his heart began to year[?] for his child. He left her for one moment, however, before they…

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Northern Agricultural Association. Second Show of Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, and Plants. (From our own Reporter.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1883 · page 4

The second show of fruits, vegetables, and horticultural exhibits, in connection with the Northern Agricultural Association took place on the Society's show ground yesterday, under favourable auspices, and was a pronounced success: The…

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Northern Agricultural Association. Second Fruit, Vegetable, and Flower Show. (From our own Reporter.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1883 · page 3

In our last issue we reported the successful holding of the second show of fruit, vegetable, and horticultural exhibits in connection with the Northern Agricultural Association, at…

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FICTION. (From English, American, and other Periodicals.) Two Fair Women. CHAPTER XLII:—(Continued.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 4

"I am about the age that Master Charles would have been had he lived, and was reared with him and his sisters on the old plantation in Kentucky. I was called very smart and bright, as well as…

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Inverell Show. (By Telegraph to Evening News.) Inverell[?]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1883 · page 3

The attendance at the Inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show was about 1700. A large number of visitors from the surrounding districts are in town. The exhibits in all classes were numerous…

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The Amsterdam Exhibition. (By Telegraph to the Herald) Melbourne

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1883 · page 6

An official communication, dated February 23rd, has been received from Mr. G. C. Levey, Executive Commissioner at the Amsterdam Exhibition. Mr. Levey states the building is…

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