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Shows & fairs, 1875

407 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 21

Philadelphia Exhibition Commission

Evening News · Monday 14 June 1875 · page 2

The Philadelphia Exhibition Commission (whose proceedings on Saturday up to the time of our going to press we reported), in addition to the resolutions we gave, decided to refer the question as to the…

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Preparations in Progress for the French Industrial Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1875 · page 5

A GLANGE at the present time over the interior of our Exhibition Building would almost convince a visitor that there is a certain virtue in tardiness for, from the extensive display which only a portion of the French exhibits mskes,…

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Government Notices. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Railways. French Industrial Exhibition. Single Fare for the Double Journey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 June 1875 · page 2

Tickets at a single fare will be issued on SATURDAY, the 19th instant, from all Stations beyond Parramatta and Parramatta Junction to Sydney; and, on the 21st and 24th instant from all Stations to Sydney; available for return…

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Philadelphia Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1875 · page 783

ON Saturday morning, a meeting of the Philadelphia Exhibition Commission was held at their rooms, at the Free Library. Present—The Hon. Sir Edward Deas Thomson, M.L.C., in the chair; the Hon. Thomas Holt. M.L.C.;…

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French Industrial Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1875 · page 783

A GLANCE at the present time over the interior of our Exhibition Building, Alfred Park, would almost convince a visitor that there is a certain virtue in tardiness, for, from the extensive display which only a portion of the…

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The Exhibition of French Goods

Evening News · Saturday 19 June 1875 · page 4

The supplementary Exhibition in order to display the goods which arrived too late from France to be shown at the Agricultural Association's Annual Exhibition, opens on Monday next, and is to be…

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The French Industrial Exhibition and Camellia Show

Evening News · Monday 21 June 1875 · page 2

THE French Industrial Exhibition and Camellia Show opened to-day in the Exhibition Buildings. Up to twelve o'clock to-day exhibitors and workmen were busy arranging exhibits, and otherwise getting the…

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Remarks of a Frenchman on the French Exhibition in Sydney. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 June 1875 · page 3

SIR,—We have in France an old revolutionary song which begins thus:— "Les penpies sent pour nous des freres," ("All nations are for us brothers.")…

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The French Industrial Exhibition and Camellia Show

Evening News · Tuesday 22 June 1875 · page 2

As anticipated, there was a large attendance last evening at the Exhibition. The hour announced for the owing open the gates to the public was 7 o'clock in the evening, but to present a crush the public were…

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The French Industrial Exhibition — Horticultural and Camellia Show. Opening Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1875 · page 2

TRUE to the appointed time the French Exhibition opened yesterday at noon, under circumstances which, when regarding the weather of the post season, must be cansidered peculiarly favourable, for the day was bright…

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The French Industrial Exhibition and Camellia Show

Evening News · Wednesday 23 June 1875 · page 2

There was a satisfactory attendance yesterday, at the exhibition, which promises to "run" well (to use a theatrical term) all the week. There was an attendance of over 5000 yesterday. The majority of…

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Concerts at the Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 23 June 1875 · page 3

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The French Exhibition. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 June 1875 · page 8

SIR,—A Frenchman has favoured your readers wtth [?]idea [?] the French Industrial Exhibition, which was opened yesterday. Will you kindly permit an Australian to say what he thinks of this interesting display?…

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The French Industrial Exhibition. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1875 · page 7

SIR,—Judging from the remarks which I have heard outside, it appears to me that the object of the French Industrial Exhibition has been somewhat misunderstood. Many appear to have visited it under the expectation of feasting…

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Government Notices. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Railways. French Industrial Exhibition. Single Fare for the Double Journey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1875 · page 2

Tickets at a single fare will be issued on SATURDAY, the 19th instant, from all Stations beyond Parramatts and Parranatta Junetion to Sydney; and, on the, 21st and 24th instant from all Stations to Sydney; available for return…

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Philadelphia and Melbourne Exhibition Commission

Evening News · Friday 25 June 1875 · page 2

A circular has been forwarded by the Commissioners of the Philadelphia and Melbourne Exhibitions to all the municipalities in this colony, inviting co- operation in connection with the forthcoming…

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The French Exhibition. To the Editor

Evening News · Friday 25 June 1875 · page 2

SIR,—My attention has been called to a rather "pungent" satire which appears in your journal of the 23rd on the French Exhibition. Our witty friend, who, under the heading of "Town Talk," amuses your readers, has in this instance…

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Light-headed Ladies. the Latest and Brightest Designs for the Fashions.--(not in the French Exhibition.)

Sydney Punch · Friday 25 June 1875 · page 8

Adelisa: NOW GEORGE, DEAR, DO N'T BE SO AWKWARD. LIGHT THE MATCH BEFORE YOU TURN ON THE TAP, AND TURN IT ON FULL, PLEASE…

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Moruya Agricultural Society's Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1875 · page 805

IF all the world and his wife were not at the Moruya Agricultural Society's Exhibition on Thursday, the l7th instant, there was no lack of members of their vary promising family. The Moruya world at all events was…

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The French Industrial Exhibition and Camellia Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 June 1875 · page 10

THE French Indusirual Exhibition and Camellia Show opened on Monday in the Exhibition Building. Up to twelve o'clock exhibitors and workmen were busy arranging exhibits, and otherwise getting the…

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