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Shows & fairs, 1873

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The Inaugural Ode at the Exhibition. To the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 24 April 1873 · page 3

SIR,—I have read with some surprise the words of the Ode sung yesterday at the opening ceremonial of the Exhibition, and I cannot help thinking that there must be some mistake in your statement, that they were…

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The Inaugural Ode at the Exhibition. To the Editor of the Evening News

Evening News · Thursday 24 April 1873 · page 3

SIR,—I have read with some surprise the words of the, Ode sung yesterday at the opening ceremonial of the Exhibition, and I cannot help thinking that there must be some mistake in your statement, that they were…

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Intercolonial Exhibition. Third Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 April 1873 · page 6

SHOULD the fine weather of the second day and of yesterday continue, there is a strong probability that this year's Exhibition will be pecuniarily, as well as otherwise, the most successful yet held under the auspices of the…

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METROPOLITAN Intercolonial Exhibition

Empire · Friday 25 April 1873 · page 3

THE weather yesterday was again fine and beautiful. The atte[?]lamce was very much larger than on either of the previous days Neary 16,000 persons paid at mission, and nearly 3000 more took advantage of…

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Intercolonial Exhibition Metropolitan This Day

Evening News · Friday 25 April 1873 · page 3

THE weather yesterday was again fine and beautiful. The attendance was very much larger than on either of the previous days. Nearly 16,000 persons paid admission, and at least 3000 more took advantage of…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition, 1873. the Opening Day, 22Nd April

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 517

THIS Exhibition, the fruit of long and anxious thought and labour on the part of the Agricultural Society of the colony was on Tuesday opened to the public; and although there were some who seemed to fear that the arrangement…

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New South Wales Agricultural Society's Annual Dinner

Empire · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 3

THE annual dinner of the New South Wales Agricultural Society took place last night in the merchants dining hall, Sydney Exchange. Sir W. Macarthur. vice-president of the society, occupied the chair, and…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales.—annual Dinner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 6

THE annual dinner of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales took place last evening at the Exchange Dining Rooms. Sir William Macarthur, vice-president of the society, occupied the chair. He was supported on his…

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METROPOLITAN Intercoloinial Exhibition

Empire · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 3

Yesterday was another fine sunny day. In consequence of the prorogation of Parliament, and other causes the attendance was so large as on the two previous days. Still there was a very large number present,…

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The Exhibition Inaugural Ode

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 10

Sons of the lovely Southern Land, Who store this citadel with precious spoil, Won by the watchful eye and patient han—Welcome and Honour to your gallant…

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Intercolonical Exhibition. Fourth Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 7

The attendance of visitors yesterday showed but a slight falling off; and throughout the day the building was thronged, and it presented a very animated appearance. In the evening, also, when the usual concort was given by…

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Exhibition Sales of Stock

Evening News · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 2

YESTERDAY being the day appointed for the sales of horses, and fat cattle and cheep on the show ground, there was a large attendance of visitors in the live stock circuses, and our leading stock salesmen were…

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The Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 10

THE Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition for 1873 was opened by his Excellency Sir Hereules Robinson, on Tuesday, at noon. His Excellency was accompanied by the Hon. Lady Robinson, his Excellency Mr. Du Cane,…

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METROPOLITAN Intercolonial Exhibition This Day

Evening News · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 2

The attendance at the Exhibition to-day is not very large. Up to [?]o'clock there had passed through the gates 2460. The visitors were constantly getting more numerous, and no doubt a considerable number of…

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The Live Stock Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 21

THE exhibition of 1873 has been long expected to outvie all its predecessors in the live stock suctions; and it has well kept up its prestige, so far as horned eattle are concerned. The numerous entries, and almost…

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The Australian Town & Country Journal Sydney, Saturday, April 26, 1873. The Intercolonial Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 April 1873 · page 8

THE prevailing topic of the week, has been the great sight to be seen in Prince Alfred Park. That sight is suggestive of many thoughts. It is the fifth exhibition of…

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New south Wales Agricultural Society's Annual Dinner

Evening News · Monday 28 April 1873 · page 4

THE annual dinner of the New South Wales Agricultural Society took place on Friday night in the merchants' dining hall, sydney Exchange. Sir W. Macarthur, vice-president of the society, occupied the chair, and he…

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Intercolonial Exhibition This Day

Evening News · Monday 28 April 1873 · page 2

A NUMBER of additional exhibits from Victoria arrived from that colony this morning, and have been arranged in the Victorian section of the Exhibition, for the inspection of visitors. The attendance this morning…

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Intercolonial Exhibition. Fourth Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 April 1873 · page 5

THE attendance at the Exhibition on Saturday was very good, showing that the sight-seers have not yet exhausted, their interest in the productions of the various colonies subs mitted for their inspection. Nearly eight thousand person…

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Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 28 April 1873 · page 4

A new feature having been introduced this year into the programme of the Agricultural Society, viz., the pigeon races, the newly established Columbarium Club mustered in great force. On the suggestion of Mr…

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