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Shows & fairs, 1865

4 stories in Illawarra's papers

The Show Dinner

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1865 · page 2

The agricultural dinner took place at the Queen's Hotel, and was attended by about 40 gentlemen. On the removal of the cloth, the Chairman (G. Waring, Eq.) gave "the Queen," "the Prince of Wales," and…

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"Fair Play Is Bonnie Play." to the Editor of the Kiama Independent

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1865 · page 2

SIR,—For some time past I have noticed various meetings called at Good Dog on important matters connected with the north side of the river. Such meetings have been…

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Baby Show at Collingwood, Victoria

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1865 · page 4

THE great feature of the day at the Easter sports at Collingwood, was the baby show, which was enough of a wonder in its way. Six prizes were offered to the best six of…

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The Dublin International Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1865 · page 2

In honor of the arrival of the Prince of Wales, who landed at Kingstown, from Holyhead, at 6 o'clock in the evening, and who was received with immense enthusiasm by the crowd of parsons assembled, the…

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