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Shows & fairs, 1873

431 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 22

"A Room to Be Let"—apply Exhibition Building. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1873 · page 3

SIR,—A telegram from Melbourne states that the Secretary for Mines is preparing a geological map, inineralogical specimens, fac-similes of the gold nuggets found in Victoria, &c., to be sent to the Sydney Exhibition. Large and heavy…

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Agricultural Society of N.S.W.

Evening News · Thursday 3 April 1873 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the council was held at the sociey's rooms, 227, George-street on Wednesday, 2nd instant, at 11 a.m., Hon. G. H. Cox in the chair. Members present—Captain Mann, J. [?] G. S. Yeo…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

Empire · Thursday 3 April 1873 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

THE monthly meeting of the council was held at the society's rooms, 227, George-street, on Wednesday, 2nd instant, at 11 a.m., Hon G. H. Cox in the chair. Members present—Captain Mann, J. H. Catlett, G. S. Yeo,…

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Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1873 · page 421

THE seventh annual exhibition of the Clarence Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society was held on the Society's Ground, adjoining the Grafton Racecourse, on Tuesday and Wednesday, 25th and 26th March…

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Clarence Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Seventh Annual Exhibition. (Abridged from the Exuminer.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 April 1873 · page 11

THE seventh annual Exhibition of the Clarence Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Society was held on the Society's Ground, adjoining the Grafton Racecourse, on Tuesday and Wednesday last. It is estimated that the…

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The Intercolonial Exhibition of New South Wales

Empire · Monday 7 April 1873 · page 2

The secretary of the Victorian department of the above Exhibition, Mr. J. G. Knight, has forwarded the following progress report, to the Melbourne newspapers:-…

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Telegrams This Day the Hunter River Agricultural Show. the Case of Kabat. the Intercolonial Tariffs Bill. the Fitzroy Iron Mining Company. Committal of a South Australian M.P. for Perjury. the Adelaide Elections. Exodus of Labourers in the Northern Territory. the Railway Rates. Malay Prows at Trepang Bay. Cannibalism at Port Darwin. West Maitland. Tuesday, 12.29 p.m

Evening News · Tuesday 8 April 1873 · page 2

The Hunter River Pastoral and Agricultural Show opened to-day under the most favourable auspices, the weather being delightful, the exhibits numerous, and a prospect…

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Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Society's Show. First Day. Maitland, April 8

Evening News · Wednesday 9 April 1873 · page 2

THE thirteenth annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Society was opened to-day. The society's exhibition has become from its frequency, its attractiveness, and its beneficial effects, an established institution of the…

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Cable Message. Telegrams This Day the Next London Wool Sales. Fair Prices Anticipated. Home Markets Lightly Stocked. Trade Demand for Tallow. Fall in Leather. the New Zealand Hemp Market. Departure of Sir James and Lady Fergusson. London, 7th April

Evening News · Wednesday 9 April 1873 · page 2

The next wool sales commence on the 24th April. The quantity arrived to date is 133,000 bales. Quotations are firmer for greasy wools, and…

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Fatal Mining Accident at Hill End. the Family of the Lecturer, C. E. Jones. Contempt of Court at Melbourne, Latest Betting and Commercial Intelligence. Community of Nuns for Brisbane. Meeting of the Victorian Parliament. the "Age" and the Border Duties Bill. the "Amateur" Question. Kabat Still in Custody. Death of Belphegor. Departure of Governor Ducane and Lady for Sydney. Interruption of the Overland Telegraph Line. Hunter Agricultural Show. Expected Arrival of Governor Musgrave. Mr. Todd's Mission to Sydney. Bathurst Agricultural Show. the Bathurst Team Against the University. Latest Mining, Commercial, &c., &c., &c. Hill End. Tuesday, 6 p.m

Evening News · Wednesday 9 April 1873 · page 2

A man named Burgess was killed this forenoon in the Lucky venture Claim, Tambaroora. The chamber caved in. Dr. O'Connell attended the deceased…

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Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Society's Show. (From Our Special Bepobter.) First Day. "Maitland, April 8

Empire · Thursday 10 April 1873 · page 2

THE thirteenth annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Soclety was opened to-day. the seciety's exhibition has become from its frequency, its attractivences, and its beneficlal effects, an established institution of the…

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Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 April 1873 · page 5

THE thirteenth annual show, under the auspices of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, was held on the Show Grounds, West Maitland, on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8th and 9th…

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The Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

Empire · Saturday 12 April 1873 · page 2
Also in Evening News

THE R.M.S. Sumatra has brought to Sydney the balance of exhibits from Western Australia, as well as the goods selected by S de Sayga, Esq., at Ceylon, to represent the products of that colony. By the…

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Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1873 · page 457

THE thirteenth annual show, under the auspices of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, was held on the Show Grounds, West Maitland, on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8th and 9th…

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The Grazier. Show and Sale Shorthorns

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 April 1873 · page 11

IT is now an established fact that whether or not the exhibitions of the Agricultural Associations be what they ought to be, they have at least opened up a market for pure pedigree cattle, of which not only the few…

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The Bathurst Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Show of 1873

Empire · Saturday 12 April 1873 · page 3

THIS exhibition, which waa held on the racecourse on Wednesday, may fairly be termed asucsess, it served its object —the bringing together squatters, farmers, and gardeners in fair rivalry—well. It also attracted…

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Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Society's Show. (From Our Special Reporter.) First Day. Maitland, April 8

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 April 1873 · page 13

THE thirteenth annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Society was opened to-day. The society's exhibition has become from its frequency, its attractiveness, and its beneficial effects, an established institution of the…

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Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Society's Show. Second Day. [From Our Special Reporter] Maitland, April 9

Empire · Saturday 12 April 1873 · page 3

THE second dny of the Hunter Elver Agricultural aud Hortcultural Society's Show was ushered in by flue weatherman promises ensured success to the lost day of the exhibition. Soon after the judges had examined the various…

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