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Shows & fairs, 1879

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1879 · page 57

The usual monthly meeting of the Council of the Agricultural Society was held at the Society's rooms, George-street, on Wednesday morning. The members present were:—Messrs. A. Bruce, J. N. Oxley, W. Wallis, G. S. Yeo…

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Exhibition Committee

Evening News · Saturday 11 January 1879 · page 4

The general weekly assembling of the International Exhibition Committee (connected with the Agricultural Society), was held yesterday afternoon at the Agricultural Society rooms. The business…

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International Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1879 · page 68

The arrangements for practically carrying into effect the International Exhibition were commenced de novo yesterday afternoon, when the recently appointed Commission held a preliminary meeting at the Free Library. The…

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The International Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 11 January 1879 · page 4
Also in The Cumberland Mercury

The Government have received a cable message from the Agent-General, announcing that the applications for space at the Sydney International Exhibition are very pressing. The applications from the…

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New South Wales at the Paris Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1879 · page 67
Also in Freeman's Journal

The following is a copy of a letter addressed by Mr. Jules Joubert to the commissioners in Sydney, and dated Paris, the 20th November:— "I am directed by the Executive Commissioner to inform…

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The International Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 13 January 1879 · page 2

Daring this forenoon some hundreds of men, artizans and labourers, presented themselves at the entrance to the inner domain, seeking employment. The arrival of the Northampton with immigrants will…

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Cable Messages. The Forthcoming International Exhibition. LONDON, January 9

Evening News · Monday 13 January 1879 · page 2

An immense number of exhibitors throughout England and France have announced their intention of being represented at the forthcoming International Exhibition in Sydney, and preparations…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

Evening News · Tuesday 14 January 1879 · page 2

An adjourned meeting of the council of this society was held this morning at the society's rooms in George-street. Mr. W. Wallis was called to the [?] and there were also present-Messrs. J…

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Brisbane Summer Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 14 January 1879 · page 2

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—The Summer Exhibition of the National Association was opened to-day at the Exhibition Grounds, by his Excellency the Governor, at 2 o'clock. There is an excellent…

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The International Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 14 January 1879 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Two splendid views—the first showing the front elevation, and a perspective of the International Exhibition buildings, and the other a view of the charming sits in the Inner Domain, overlooking our…

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New South Wales at the Paris Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1879 · page 7

The following is a copy of a letter addressed by Mr. Jules Joubert to the Commissioners in Sydney, and dated Paris, the 20th November:— " I am directed by the Executive Commissioner to inform…

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Agricultural Society's An-nual Meeting

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1879 · page 2

THE Annul general meeting of the New South Wales Agricultural Society was held today at noon, at the Society's room, George-street, for the purpose of receiving the report of the Council, and electing…

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The Queenslander Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1879 · page 2

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Mr. Favenc, the leader of the Queenslander Transcontinental Expedition with Mr. Briggs and Mr. Hedley, have arrived at Powell's Creek, and report all well. Mr. Favenc…

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International Exhibition Commission

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1879 · page 3

The International Exhibition Commission met at the Public Library yesterday. The gentlemen present were—Sir John Hay (chairman), the Executive Commissioner (Mr. P. A. Jennings), Sir William Nacarthur, Mr. J. Merriman, the…

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The International Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1879 · page 7

A meeting of the International Exhibition Commission was held at the Free Public Library, yesterday afternoon. There were present—the Hon. Sir John Hay, vicepresident, in the chair; Mr. P. A. Jennings (Executive…

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Secretary to the International Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1879 · page 3

We understand that Mr. Augustus Morris has been offered the position of Secretary to the International Exhibition Commission, and that he has asked for time before giving his reply. Mr. Morris was…

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The Queensland Agricultural and Horti-cultural Show

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1879 · page 2

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—The exhibition was crowded last night, and His Excellency the Governor was present. He addressed those present in a short speech, and highly commended the small…

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