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Shows & fairs, 1879

1,815 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 91

The Cultivator. The Kiama Show. (By Our Special Reporter.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 March 1879 · page 20

I REMARKED in my last article on ene high, condition to which the live stock had been brought by careful breeding, and I am glad now to say that no less energy and enterprise are devoted to the industrial…

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France at the Sydney Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 10 March 1879 · page 2

PARIS, March 6.—The Chamber of Deputies have voted 250,000 francs subvention for French exhibitors to the Sydney International Exhibition…

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Queensland July Show

Evening News · Monday 10 March 1879 · page 2

BRISBANE, Monday.—The Council of the National Association have issued their prize list; the show to be held in July next. There are 580 classes in agriculture, and 300 industrial. The…

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France at the Sydney Exhibition. Paris, March 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 March 1879 · page 5

The Chamber of Deputies has voted 250,000 francs subvention for Fresh [?]hibitors to the Sydney International Exhibition…

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The International Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 March 1879 · page 5

The Hon. J. J. Casey, the Victorian Executive Commissioner for this colony, accompanied by Messrs. Pigdon and Bannister, had a preliminary interview with the Evecutive Commissioner (Mr. P.A. Jennings) on Saturday…

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Mudgee Show

Evening News · Tuesday 11 March 1879 · page 2

MUDGEE, Monday.—The Farmers' and Free Selectors' Association Show promises to be the most successful ever held in Mudgee, and exhibits are coming in from all quarters of the…

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Tenterfield Show

Evening News · Tuesday 11 March 1879 · page 2

TENTERFIELD, Monday.—The annual Show of the Tenterfield Agricultural and horticultural Society was hold on Saturday, and is generally considered to have been a success. Prizes for…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney International Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 11 March 1879 · page 2

PARRAMATTA, Tuesday.—A large and influential meeting was held last night at the court-houee. It was convened by Mr. Hugh Taylor, M.P., for the purpose of forming a committee to co-operate…

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Show and Races at Young

Evening News · Tuesday 11 March 1879 · page 2

YOUNG, Tuesday.—The weather here is fine now, but it is threatening rain. The town is filling fast with visitors, some for the show and others for the races. Two coaches came in this morning with…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

Evening News · Wednesday 12 March 1879 · page 2

An adjourned meeting of the council of the above society was held at the rooms to-day, the Hon. G. H. Cox presiding, and there was a fair attendance. The report of the executive committee was adopted, and…

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International Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 12 March 1879 · page 2

The word "activity" is the motto Adopted by all departments under the supervision of Mr. John Young, for the Exhibition Building, and everywhere is to be seen signs of considerable progress in the various…

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Music for the Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 12 March 1879 · page 3

At a meeting of organists and choir-masters, held lately at the conservatory of music of Mr. Montague Younger, it was agreed to organise a full and efficient choir for the musical services in connection with the…

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Young Agricultural Show

Evening News · Wednesday 12 March 1879 · page 2

YOUNG, Wednesday.—The show yesterday was badly supported, both as to attendance and number of exhibits. Blood horses were few and moderately brod. The show of cattle was…

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Sittings in Banco. (Before their Honors the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Faucett.) Municipality of Hamilton V. the Australian Agricultural Society

Evening News · Wednesday 12 March 1879 · page 3

This case had been sent bank to the District Court Judge for amendment, but the papers not being ready the case was adjourned until to-morrow. Mr. Darley appeared for the appellant…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

Evening News · Thursday 13 March 1879 · page 3

An adjourned meeting of the council of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held at their rooms on Wednesday last, the Hon. G. H. Cox presiding. The following members were present:—Messrs. G. S. Yeo. A. Bruce, R. L…

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The International Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1879 · page 5
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The first experiment of carrying on work at the Exhibition building by means of the electric light was made last night, the scene of operations being the basement level, where a number of men are employed fixing the heavy…

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Melbourne International Exhibition

Evening News · Thursday 13 March 1879 · page 2

LONDON, March 10.—A large number of British manufacturers are applying for space at the Melbourne International Exhibition—The Belgian, Dutch, and French Governments are…

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The Crookwell Show

Evening News · Thursday 13 March 1879 · page 2

GOULBURN Wednesday.—The Crookwell Show on the 20th promises to be a great success. Entrances are coming in fast. Already sixty horses entered…

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The International Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 March 1879 · page 2

On Wednesday the Committee for Exterior Arrangements, accompanied by Mr. Charles Moore, spent nearly four hours in making a minute inspection of the whole of the Lnner and Outer Domains. After deliberation, they…

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