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Shows & fairs, 1873

6 stories in Illawarra's papers

Kiama. Agricultural and Horticultural Society's Show

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 March 1873 · page 2

This event came off on Wednesday and Thursday last. The weather, which was so unpropitions last week, was all that could be desired oil this occasion. There exists great difference of opinion…

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The Flower Show. Second Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1873 · page 2

THE weather on Thursday last, the second day of the flower show for the present year, was like that of the preceding day, extremely favourable for the purpose; and it was estimated…

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Public School Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1873 · page 3

THE public examination distribution of prizes, and "breaking up" of the Kiama Public School for the Easter holidays, took place yesterday according to announcement in our…

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The Intercolonial Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1873 · page 4

Saturday saw everything for the reception of the live exhibits in an agreeably forward state Poultry had taken up their temporary abodes, and the prize cattle were being led to the stalls…

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Opening of the Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1873 · page 2

The Metroplitan Intercolonial Exhibition for 3873 was opened by his Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, on Tuesday, at noon. His Excellency was accompanied by the Hon. Lady Robinson…

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The Intercolonial Exhibition. (Herald, Wednesday, April 23.) the Opening Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 8 May 1873 · page 4

THIS Exhibition, the fruit of long and anxious thought and labour on the pet of the Agricultural. Society of the colony, was yesterday opened to the public; and…

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