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Shows & fairs, 1888

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Aquatic Carnival at Brisbane

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 December 1888 · page 6

THE first heats of the big event in connection with the above carnival took place on Wednesday last on the Brisbane River, the course being a little over 2 34 miles. At the drawing on Tuesday night…

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Intercolonial. Melbourne, Monday. The Exhibition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 December 1888 · page 4

The attendance at the Exhibition, during the past week, has again been unsatisfactory and it is believed the Exhibition will close with a deficit of £200,000…

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Brisbane Aquatic Carnival. the Race for the Final

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1888 · page 4

THE weather on Tuesday afternoon was splendid, and both steamers to follow were well filled, and large crowds lined the banks. Considerable interest was shown, but less…

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