The Melbourne International Exhibition
The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 264
The first meeting of the Commissioners recently appointed to take steps for the representation of New South Wales at the Melbourne International Exhibition, was held at the Exhibition Commissioners' Offices, Macquarie-street,…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 262
In the North Nave, under the Gallery, to the left of the Central Dome, is the patent short iron grand pianoforte of Messrs. Robert Wornum and Sons, London. This firm is one of the oldest of pianoforte makers, and,…
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Evening News · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 3
SIR,—During the visit of the orphan children from Randwick to-day at the exhibition, an incident transpired which, it seems to me, should be made public. The first matches of the recent yestablished "Port Jackson Swimming Club" will take place about the and of this month. THe programme contains matches of events up to half a mile, and some good swimming…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 7
The annual show of the Kiama Association, which took place on Wednesday and Thursday, was somewhat remarkable in more than one respect. The preliminary arrangements were excellent—good as an energetic committee could…
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Evening News · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 7
These exhibits are in the northern tower, behind the organ, on what we suppose we must call the second floor of the tower. They are in charge of Mr. John M'Douncil, wgo courtconsly gives all dcaired information to any person…
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Sydney Punch · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 2
PUNCH OLD MAN,--I have to confess to a remissness, which I can hardly ask forgiveness for with anything like a good gra[?]e; being, as I am, quite unable to account decently for this thusness; but I will return to my--well, this time it seems my muttons must be horses,…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 270
The Italian Government has notified its intention of sending 900 exhibits to the Melbourne Exhibition…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 280
The annual show of the Kiama Association, which took place on Wednesday and Thursday, was somewhat remarkable in more than one respect. The preliminary arrangements were excellent — good as an energetic committee could…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1880 · page 262
The display of silverware at the Garden Palace is not so large as might have been anticipated, considering the market afforded by the different colonies for this class of goods; yet, if comparatively limited, the…
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Evening News · Monday 9 February 1880 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph
Owing to the continuous showers of rain this morning, the attendance at the Garden Palace is only a very small one, but no better opportunity can possibly be obtained than a wet day at the exhibition, if…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1880 · page 3
The attendance at the Garden Palace on Saturday was considerably below the average, in consequence, no doubt, of the wet weather. The turnstile returns were as follows:—Season ticket-holders, 428; general public,…
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Evening News · Monday 9 February 1880 · page 2
LONDON, February 6.—The Italian Government bare decided to be officially represented at the forthcoming International Exhibition in Melbourne…
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Evening News · Monday 9 February 1880 · page 2
LONDON, February 7.—At 6 meeting of merchants held in Paris, yesterday, for the purpose of considering tho question of French representation at tho Melbourne…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 February 1880 · page 4
The disagreeable weather of yesterday interfered greatly with the attendance at the Garden Palace, although once inside the building visitors might hid defiance to the elements. The number passing…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1880 · page 5
The heavy downpour of rain throughout the greater part of yesterday had, of course, the effect of deterring many persons from visiting the Exhibition, and, as a consequence, the Garden Palace was comparitively…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1880 · page 7
A meeting of the Commissioners appointed to conduct the representation of New South Wales at the Melbourne Exhibition was held at the Commissioenrs' Offices, Macquarie-street, yesterday afternoon, when there were present:—Sir…
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Evening News · Tuesday 10 February 1880 · page 2
A deputation, said to represent the tradespeople of Sydney, and composed of Messrs. M'Donald (George-street). M. Hamburger (of Hamburger Bros.), E. C. Cree, M[?]son, Butoher, Delarue, and…
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The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 February 1880 · page 4
The usual weekly meeting of the New South Commission to the Melbourne International Exhibition was held at the Commissioners' offices, Macquarie street, yesterday. Present—Sir John…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1880 · page 5
The Consul-General for Italy will represent that country at the Melbourne Exhibition…
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