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Shows & fairs, 1862

109 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 6

The Opening of the Exhibition

Empire · Saturday 14 June 1862 · page 3

The order of the ceremonial to be observed at the opening of the International Exhibition on Thursday, the 1st May, is published. All who wish to be present must take their places between 12 and half-past 1 o'clock,…

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Killarney and the Great Exhibition

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 June 1862 · page 1

Amongst the works of art and science about to be displayed at the approaching Great International Exhibition will be found a magnificent group of memorials in Connection with the recent…

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The Opening of the Exhibition

Empire · Monday 7 July 1862 · page 6

THERE seems to be a general sense, by which we men something felt rather than expressed or capable of being analysed, of anticipated bore about the Great Exhibition of 1862. Why it is…

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International Exhibition

Empire · Friday 11 July 1862 · page 8

The opening of the International Exhibition took place on the 1st by commission, in the presence of 7000 persons. The Royal Commissioners were Duke of Cambridge, Archbishop of Canterbury…

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The Progress of the Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 July 1862 · page 3

After the pageant of May-day was over; after the work of unpacking and arranging the countless articles which had bardy arrived in time to be admitted had been commenced; and after an army of workmen had been set to…

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The Great International Exhibition. the Opening Ceremonial

Empire · Monday 14 July 1862 · page 3

LORD GRANVILLE had been one of the first among the distinguished personages to enter the procession court, when, as a matter of course, he was warmly welcomed and congratulated upon…

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Opening of the International Exhibition of 1862. Special Report for the Sydney Morning Herald. [From Our City Correspondnet.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 July 1862 · page 2

THE International Exhibiton was duly opened on the first day of May, with much pomp and ceremony; but although the proceedings were undoubtedly imposing, interesting and impressive, and attracted a…

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New South Wales' Products at the Great Exhibition

Empire · Tuesday 15 July 1862 · page 4

THE accounts received by the mail of the appearance and character of the productions of this colony at the Great Exhibition are highly satisfactory. We learn from a gentleman occupying a very prominent position in…

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Opening of the International Exhibition

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 July 1862 · page 10

During the last days of April the streets presented all the symptoms of preparation. for a great event An unprecedented miscellaneous bustle; thoroughfares crowded with vehicles of…

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The Progress of the Exhibition

Sydney Mail · Saturday 19 July 1862 · page 2

After the pagent of May-day was over; after the work of uppacking and arranging the countless articlues which had beardly arrived in time to be admitted had been commenced and after an army of worh men had been sot to…

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Opening of the International Exhibition of 1862

Sydney Mail · Saturday 19 July 1862 · page 1

THE International Exhibition was duly opened on. the first day of May, with much pomp and ceremony ; but although the proceedings were undoubtedly imposing, interesting and impressive and attracted a…

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France and the International Exhibition. (From the Times)

Empire · Saturday 19 July 1862 · page 2

SEVERAL of the Paris journals have now given an account, more or less partial, more or less accorate, of the opening of the Great Exhibition. The Moniteur Industrial also gives its views in a letter…

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The Great Exhibition

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 23 July 1862 · page 2

With admirable punctuality, the International Exhibition was opened at South Kensington on the day at which the opening was marked out. In this respect, the example of 1851 was only…

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International Exhibition of 1862

Empire · Wednesday 30 July 1862 · page 5

AN interesting lecture was delivered last evening, at the Masonic Hall, York-street, by Professor Smith, of the Sydney University, on the International Exhibition of 1862, the proceeds of which were devoted to the funds…

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The International Exhibition of 1862

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 August 1862 · page 2

THE following lecture on the International Exhibition of 1862 was delivered at the Masonic Hall, on Tuesday evening last, by Professor Smith, of the Sydney University. To the presont generation belongs the idea of an…

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The Great Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 August 1862 · page 5

The Great Exhibition fills well. Guarantors are now beginning to think themselves safe. The daily attendance has reached 61,311. Royal Princes and Princesses visit the great building…

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The Great Exhibition

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 August 1862 · page 1
Also in Sydney Mail

The Great Exhibition fills well. Guarantors are now beginning to think themselves safe. The daily attendance has reached 61,311. Royal Princes and Princesses visit the great building…

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Progress of the Great Exhibition

Empire · Monday 18 August 1862 · page 3

On the Derby Day, the attendance was abont 60,000; and on Whitmonday abont 65,000—a number easily accommodatid in the enormous building. The latter number, however, it is now thought will hardly be…

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New South Wales Products At the Great Exhibition

Empire · Monday 18 August 1862 · page 5

IT is gratifying to learn by advices received per Northam, that New South Wales continues to hold the foremost place among Bridish colonies at the World's Show and that her manufactures and productions have…

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