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Shows & fairs, 1874

5 stories in Illawarra's papers

Milton, Ulladulla. Agricultural and Horticultural Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1874 · page 2

THE show announced to take place on Wednesday, 18th instant, was held on that day, under unfavourable auspices, the unpropitious state of the weather debarring very many…

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Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society's Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1874 · page 2

The Annual Show in connection with the above Society was held at and in the vicinity of the Council Chamber, Dapto; on Wednesday last. The day proved very unpropitions for the occasion…

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Original Poetry. Fair and Foul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1874 · page 4

Fair face that bides false heart below Fair form that's fouled by sin Fir fruits which by the Dead Sea grow Fair out but foul within;…

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Exhibition Prize Butts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1874 · page 2

The honor of carrying off the first prize at the Exhibition for the best bull of 2 years and under 3, of the Durham bread, fell to the South Coast district, the Duke of Derrimut 6th owned by Mr…

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Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1874 · page 2

THE Metropolitan and intercolonial Exhibition for 1874 was opened exactly at noon on Monday, 13th instant, by his Excellency the Governor, with great cclat. It was estimated…

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