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Shows & fairs, 1871

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Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition. Rules and Bye-laws for the Agricultural Society's Exhibition, August, 21, 1871

Empire · Monday 8 May 1871 · page 4
Also in Evening News

I. —OPENING.—The Exhibition will be opened on the 21st August at noon, closing at 5 p.m.; open again 7, and close at 10 p.m., and be open daily subsequently from 10 am. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m., to 10 p.m., until…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1871 · page 326

A MEETING of the Journal and Scientific Committee was held on Friday, the 5th instant, at 2.30 p.m., in the society's rooms, for the purpose of receiving a paper from Dr. W. Morrison the "Lung and Intestine Wormia Sheep,"…

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The Carnival

Evening News · Friday 19 May 1871 · page 3

Boring the festivities incidental to this custom, a large Tan, arranged as part of a hospital ward, and bearing the inscription -" Ospedalc degli incurabili[?], No. 13. Don Temporale,'' paraded the Corao. The…

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Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Annual Show

Evening News · Friday 19 May 1871 · page 2

THE usual animal show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association took place on Wednesday last. The day was beautifully fine, and about 700 were present. The following is bred, 10s; John Atkinsca, prize. Best Hnscovy drake and two docks, £1; T. Btutness, prize. Second best Mnscovy drake an* '.«» ducks, Its; John Vercoe, prize. Best gander and goose, £1; Jehn Graham, prize. Second best gander and goose, <0j ; John Graham,…

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The Carnival

Empire · Monday 22 May 1871 · page 3

During the festivities incidental to this custom, a large van, arranged as part of a hospital ward, and bearing the inscription—"Ospedale degli incurabili, No. 13. Don Temporale," paraded the Corso. The…

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Fair Elsabet

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1871 · page 412

WHAT is it that shines through the foliage, oh tell? That is the water-mill down in the dell. What is that peers from that arbour-like place? Why that's dainty Elsabert's fair sweet face…

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The Forthcoming Agricultural Society's Show

Evening News · Saturday 3 June 1871 · page 3
Also in Empire

A gang of workmen are already at work on the Prince Alfred Park, laying the foundation of the booths and cattle sheds for the Annual Exhibition of the Agricultural Society. The display this year…

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Queries with Wool Samples Sent to London. (The following Queries were ordered to be printed by the Commissioners for the London Exhibition.) Offices of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 227, George-street, Sydney, May, 1871

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 June 1871 · page 2

Sir,—I am directed by the Commissioners here to forward to you the accompanying printed papers, containing a series of questions with respect to the various samples of wool forwarded to you by the and to other matters…

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Wool Growers' Enquiry, 1871. 1.—Samples in the Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 June 1871 · page 2

The following questions with respect to those samples are framed on the supposition that they will be classed by those to whom they are submitted, and that they will not find it necessary to report on every sample:—…

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Remarkable Trial. Trial of Mrs. Fair for the Murder of the Hon. A. P. Crittenden

Evening News · Tuesday 6 June 1871 · page 2

ONE of the most remarkable and exciting murder trials that has over taken place in the United States was concluded in this city on the 26th of April last. The facts of the case briefly stated are these:…

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Agricultural Society's Wool Show, 1872

Evening News · Friday 9 June 1871 · page 3

The following circular has been addressed to flockmasters throughout the colony:- "Dear Sir,-We shall be much obliged if you will kindly favour us with any suggestions in reference…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 June 1871 · page 8

THE monthly meeting of the Council was held at the Society's rooms, on Wednesday, 7th instant, at ll a.m. His Excellency Earl Belmore in the chair. Members present—The Hon. Sir Wm. Macarthur, Hon. Henry…

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New South Wales at the International Exhibition

Empire · Friday 9 June 1871 · page 3
Also in Evening News

Mr. Sedgwick S. Cowper, the secretary and agent of the commissioners for Now South Wales for the coming Exhibition, is progressing better than could have been expected in the somewhat [?] task he has…

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Agricultural Society's Wool Show, 1872

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 June 1871 · page 12

THE following circular has been addressed to flookmasters throughout the colony:— "Dear Sir,—We shall be much obliged if you will kindly favour us with any suggestions in reference…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

Evening News · Saturday 10 June 1871 · page 4
Also in Empire

THE monthly meeting of the council was held at the society's rooms, on Wednesday, 7th, at 11 a.m. His Excellency Lord Belmore in the chair. Members present: Sir W. Meacarthur, the Hon. H…

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Queries with Wool Samples sent to London. (The following Queries were ordered to be printed by the Commissioners for the London Exhibition.) Offices of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 227, George-street. Sydney. May. 1871

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1871 · page 453

Sir,—I am directed by the Commissioners here to forward to you the accompanying printed papers, containing a series of questions with respect to the various samples of wool forwarded to yon by the and to other matters…

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