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Shows & fairs, 1872

361 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 19

Clarence Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society. Sixth Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1872 · page 453

THE Sixth Annual Exhibition of the Clarence Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, on the Society's Ground, Graf ton Racecourse. The weather was most propitious, in fact,…

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Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition of 1872

Evening News · Tuesday 16 April 1872 · page 2

THE entries for the ensuing Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition of 1872 closed yesterday, but owing to the extraordinarily large number that were registered in all sections we are unable to give an abstract of them…

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The Wine Department of the Forthcoming Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 April 1872 · page 5

THE judges in the wine section of the forthcoming Inter-colonial Exhibition have completed their labours, and their report is given below. There were forty-eight entries in this department, which is of itself evidence of the increase…

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Tasting at the Exhibition

Sydney Punch · Thursday 18 April 1872 · page 8

Brown, Jones, and Robinson, the Judges, upon tasting the first sample declared it to be in "bright condition, dry, good body, and possessed of a fine bouquet." After tasting the forty-eight samples, then (indistinctly) pro-…

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The Boricides' Feast; or. Carnival of the Carnivendors. The ineffable pleasure of Mr. Punch's company is requested at the Butcher's Picnic. to take place at Clontarf on Wednesday, the 17Th April, 1872. Not transferable. John Trotters, Hon. Sec

Sydney Punch · Thursday 18 April 1872 · page 7

SUCH was the ticket that a certain post last week brought to Mr. Punch's hands. The novelty of the idea at once struck him, and he lost no time in ordering the drag and the four cream-colours to be not ready. This being duly done, behold Mr. P.. ribbons well han…

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Hunter River Agricultural Show

Evening News · Friday 19 April 1872 · page 3

THE H.R.A. Society commenced its annual exhibition on this Wednesday, April 17th, under auspices which led to the anticipation of a more successful gathering than any ever before held at Maitland ; and although…

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Exhibition of Pictures. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 April 1872 · page 5

SIR,—In an article in this morning's Herald, descriptive of the Pitt-street Sabbath-school Exhibition, it is stated: "Dr. Jones exhibits a painting done from memory by Baird Shaw after an original by Noel…

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Music at the Forthcoming Exhibition. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 April 1872 · page 5

SIR,—In view of the forthcoming Exhibition, may I suggest a trial of skill in regard to music and playing the organ by amateurs. There are several amateur organists in Sydney who…

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Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Exhibition. (Abridged from the Maitland Mercury.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 April 1872 · page 5

THE twelfth annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural Association was held on Wednesday and Thursday last, at the Albion Ground, West Maitland. The weather wns favourable, and the attendance of the public very…

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Hunter Reiver Agricultural Show. (From Our Special Reporters.)

Empire · Friday 19 April 1872 · page 2

THE H.R. A. Society commenced its annual exhibition on this Wednesday, April 17th, under anspices which led to the anticipation of a more successful authoring than any ever before held at Maitland; and, although…

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Agricultural Society

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 April 1872 · page 7

A meeting of this society was held on the 12th instant. Mr. S. Cox occupied the chair. Medals were ordered to be offered for the best specimen of gold in quartz, the best series of…

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The Forthcoming Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1872 · page 497

WITH the view of enabling visitors to, and exhibitors at, the forthcoming Exhibition to understand the arrangements that have been made for the display of exhibits in the various sections, we this week issue as…

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Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition of 1872

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 April 1872 · page 13

THE following entries of exhibits were registered at the Secretariat of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 227, George-street, on the evening of the 15th instant; in addition to which post entries will be…

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Pitt-street Congregational Sabbath-school Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1872 · page 498

The Pitt-street Congregational Sabbath-School Exhibition was opened on Monday afternoon, the 15th instant, in the schoolroom, just completed, adjoining the church. As an exhibition, it was found to be fully equal…

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The New South Wales Exhibition for 1872

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 April 1872 · page 7

PRINCE Alfred Park presents a scene of activity, and the arrangements for the forthcoming Exhibition are being pushed forward very briskly. The exhibitors of articles in the "implement and machinery" section are busy…

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Hunter River Agricultural Show. (From Our Special Reporter.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 April 1872 · page 5

THE H.R.A. Society commenced its annual exhibition on this Wednesday, April 17th, under auspices which led to the anticipation of a more successful gathering than any ever before held nt Maitland; and, although…

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Hunter River Agrioultural Show

Empire · Monday 22 April 1872 · page 3

THE meeting held at West Maltland was the twelfth annlvorsary of the H.R. Society, and in many ways it has been a success. I sent you last week a few particulars of the first day's proccedings, but without the awards, an omission I now…

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Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association's Annual. Show. [By Our Special Reporter.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 April 1872 · page 5

IN the Hunter River district, where disastrous floods usually eccur at intervals of twelve months, the farmers have been free from such a visitation during the present season, and for that reason things agricultural have been decidodly…

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Agricultural Society of New Soure Wales Special Meeting of Council

Empire · Tuesday 23 April 1872 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the council of the above society was held at the society's rooms, yesterday afternoon Mr James Norton in the chair. Members present: Messrs. J. Thompson, A. Bruce, G…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales Special Meeting of Council

Evening News · Tuesday 23 April 1872 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the council of the above society was held at the society's rooms, yesterday afternoon Mr. James Norton in the chair. Members present: Messrs. J. Thompson, A. Bruce, G…

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