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Shows & fairs, 1879

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International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 May 1879 · page 3

We have received the a pended communication from the secretary to the Commission, for public information:--…

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Mr. Gladstone on the Prince Consort and Exhibition of 1851

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 May 1879 · page 4

At the same time, it would probably be too much to hope that the third volume of Mr. Martin will raise the Prince above the second, as the second has, we think, placed him above…

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The Exhibition Poem

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 21 May 1879 · page 4

It has been stated in the public press that it is the intention of Mr W. M. K. Vale to move that the Commissioners of the Victorian International Exhibition ask the Poet…

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Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 May 1879 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the above was held at the Royal Hotel, yesterday; Mr. Alex. Sloane (President), in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read…

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Agricultural Show at Wellington

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 May 1879 · page 4

The correspondent of the S. M. Herald, on 14th May, telegraphs :—“The agricultural show came off yesterday, and was a great success. The weather was fine, and the…

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Sydney International Exhibition. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 7 June 1879 · page 3

The south-west quarter of the exhibition building, assigned to Europe, is now completed, and the decorations will be finished in a few days. The ground floor is also nearly…

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By Electric Telegraph. Sydney International Exhibition. Sydney, Friday, June 6

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 June 1879 · page 3

The south-west quarter of the Exhibition building assigned to Europe is now completed, and the decorations will be finished in a few days. The ground-floor is also completed, and will be ready for the reception of…

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Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Society. a New Sensation

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 June 1879 · page 2

DURING the general meeting of the members of the Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Society, hold last Tuesday afternoon, a communication from Mrs. Blnden-Neill…

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Latest Telegrams Sydney International Exhibition, Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 14 June 1879 · page 11

A telegram has been received asking the reservation of 4000 feet of space for Japan and stating that a Commissioner is appointed and will shortly be on his way to Sydney. Letters have been…

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By Electric Telegraph. (From the Executive Commissioner.) Sydney International Exhibition. Sydney, Friday Night

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 June 1879 · page 3

A telegram has been received, asking for the reservation of four thousand i feet of space for Japan, and stating that a Commissioner has been appointed and that he will shortly be on his way to Sydney…

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Feeding the Sydney Exhibition Workmen

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 21 June 1879 · page 4

In many ways the situation of an Exhibition workman is superior to that of a workman in even the best establishments in the trades, and wherever provision could be made…

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Sydney International Exhibition. [By Electric Telegraph.] [?] Telegram Company Sydney. Friday, June 20

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 21 June 1879 · page 3

A very large number of exhibits from Austria are arriving via Trieste, per P. and O. mail steamer Avoca, consisting of wine, beer, pictures, statues, hardware, glassware, and general…

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Sydney International Exhibition. [By Electric Telegraph.] (Per Greville’s Telegram Co.) Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 21 June 1879 · page 11

A very large number of exhibits from Austria are arriving via Trieste per P. and O. mail steamer Avoca, consisting of wine, beer, pictures, statues, hardware, glassware, and general…

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[?] Telegram Company. Sydney International Exhibition

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 June 1879 · page 2

A very large number of Exhibits from Austria are arriving via Trieste per P. and O. mail steamer. Avoca, consisting of wine, beer,…

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The Forthcoming Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 June 1879 · page 2

THE forthcoming Show of the Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association, which takes place on the 7th August, has all the…

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Albury and Border Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 28 June 1879 · page 14

The adjourned meeting of the committee of the Albury and Border Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Thursday afternoon at the Globe Hotel, Mr. Hayes in the chair. The other…

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Albury Industrial Exhibition

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 28 June 1879 · page 14

The usual weekly meeting of the Executive Committee was held at the court-house on Thursday, Captain Brownrigg in the chair. After the usual routine preliminaries, the hon…

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The International Exhibition

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 28 June 1879 · page 2

Exhibits are arriving in rapid succession, and workmen are busily engaged storing them. The boisterous and wet weather is materially retarding the work on the dome…

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Sydney International Exhibition. [By Electric Telegraph.] (Per Greville’s Telegram Co.) Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 28 June 1879 · page 11

Exhibits are arriving in large numbers, and are being stored in the finished portions of the building and at Mort’s. The south-east portion of basement is to be…

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Sydney International Exhibition. [By Electric Telegraph.] Through Greville’s Telegram Company. Sydney Friday, June 27

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 28 June 1879 · page 3

Exhibits are arriving in large numbers, and are being stared in the finished portion of the .Exhibition building, and at Mort's. The south-east portion of the basement is being…

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