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Shows & fairs, 1874

364 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 19

Government Notices. Great Southern, Western, and Rich Mond Railways. Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition.—cheap Excursion Tickets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1874 · page 8

TICKETS at 1d. per mile will be issued at all stations beyond Parramatta Junction and Parramatta, to Sydney, on Wednesday, the 15th April, available to return until Tuesday, the 21st April…

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The Agricultural Society's Exhibition

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 April 1874 · page 2

THE Agricultural Society's Exhibition, which will be inaugurated by His Excellency the Governor on Monday next, the 13th instant, promises to be a very great success, in respect…

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The Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 11 April 1874 · page 3

THE sixth Metropolitan Exhibition, under the auspices of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales will be opened at noon on Monday next…

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Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

Empire · Saturday 11 April 1874 · page 2
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

THE sixth Metropolitan Exhibition, under the auspices of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales, will be opened at noon on Monday next…

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The Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1874 · page 7

ALL that is now wanted to make the coming Exhibition a complete success ia fine weather. If we have that, the attendance is almost certain to be good, for the magnitude of the Exhibition, and the character of the exhibits, are…

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Western Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 April 1874 · page 14

THE prizes were awarded by the committee on Wednesday, when we gave the names of successful exhibitors with which we were furnished, and now proceed to add the remainder of the prize-takers for the most important exhibits. In blood…

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Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

Empire · Monday 13 April 1874 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

THE sixth Metropolitan Exhibition, under the auspices of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales, will be opened at noon to-day. The council have issued their programme for…

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Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Railways. Metr Politan Intercolonial Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 April 1874 · page 2

For the,convenience of persons wishing to attend the opening of the Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition, EXCURSION TICKETS at a single fare for the double journey will be issued on the same conditions as already…

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Great Southern, Western,-and-rich,mond'railways. Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 April 1874 · page 2

TICKETS at a single fare for the double journey will be issued at all stations for Sydney from the 13th to the 18th April, inclusive; available for day of issue only for distances under 15 miles; and for distances over 15 miles…

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Opening of the Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition This Day. the Preliminary Arrangements

Evening News · Monday 13 April 1874 · page 2

THE arrangements for the opening of the Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition were completed this morning, and at noon the opening ceremony took place, It has require much energy and much judgement and fact on the part of the…

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Government Notices. Great Southern, Western, and Rich Mond Railways. Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition.—cheap Excursion Tickets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 April 1874 · page 2

TICKETS at Id. per mile will be issued at all stations beyond Parramatta Junction and Parramatta, to Sydney, on Wednesday, the 15th April, avuilable to return until Tuesday, the 21st April…

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Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 April 1874 · page 4

THE opening day of the Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition could not have been finer. The effect of a sunny blithe atmosphere is unmistakable on such an event as an Agricultural Show. Faces all reflect the radiance of the…

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Opening of Tee Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition the Preliminary Arrangements

Empire · Tuesday 14 April 1874 · page 2

THE arrangementsw for the opening of the Metropolitan Interoolonial Exhibition were completed yesterday, and at noon the opening ceremony took place. It has required much energy and much judgment and tact on the part of the…

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Government Notices Gre-at Southern, Western, and Rich Mond Railways. Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition.—cheap Excursion Tickets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 April 1874 · page 2

TICKETS at 1d. per mile will be issued at all stations beyond Parramatta Junction and Parramatta, to Sydney. on Wednesday, the 15th April, available to return until Tuesday, the 21st April…

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Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 April 1874 · page 5

IN the early part of yesterday the weather was unpropitious, and the gloomiest forebodings were entertained as to the success, or rather as to what was expected to be the non—success, of the second day of the Exhibition…

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METROPOLITAN Intercolonial Exhibition Second Day

Empire · Wednesday 15 April 1874 · page 3

The rain that fell yesterday morning interfered with the attendance at the Exhibition, but there were as many as 3000 people on th eground and in the building during the morning, and this number largely increased during the afternoon and…

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The Show Ground Sales

Evening News · Wednesday 15 April 1874 · page 2

The most extensive sales of pure pedigree cattle over held in the colony will commence to-morrow (Thursday), at 10 a.m., in the cattle circus, on the show-ground, and be continued on the two…

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Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Railways. Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 April 1874 · page 2

TICKETS at a single fare for the double journey will be issued at all stations for Sydney from the 13th to the 18th April inclusive,available for day of issue only for distances under 15 miles, and for distances over 15 miles…

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