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Shows & fairs, 1880

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Terara Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Terara

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1880 · page 5

The Show, of which this is the first day, is a success as regards number and quality of exhibits, and the attendance of visitors. F. J. Fuller, of Kiama, carried off the first prize for draught stallion; and James…

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Armidale Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1880 · page 5

To-day was the first day of the show. The weather was dull and threatening, but no rain fell, and the attendance numbered over 1000. About 600 entries were received, and there is a good show of…

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Exhibition Awards

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 5

The following is the second list of awards by the judges laid before the Commissioners yesterday afternoon:— MEDICINES, SURGERY, &c…

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Exhibition Mems

Sydney Punch · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 4

1. What will happen at close of the Exhibition. 2. Commissioners, Capt. Mathieu, Professor Reuleaux, and M. De Groot--" We'll drink success to N. S. Wales." 3. Scene "Under the Dome" 4. Madame Summerhayes' enchanting an 'audience on the Steinway. 5. The Ancient Bachelor meets an old and sincere friend at the Garden Palace, and selects a small present from Christophle's Stall. 6. The Band of the Garden Palace--Signors Giorza and Ortori…

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International Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

Judging from the number present at the Garden Palace this noising, then is every promise of large attendance to-day, and the attractions of the Horticultural Show, which closes this afternoon,…

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Sydney International, Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 2

The attendance of visitors at the Garden Palace yesterday was moderately large, but as the Horticultural Show forms a strong attraction, we may fully anticipate a large attendance at that portion of the Exhibition…

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Sydney Exhibition Commission

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 6

A meeting of the Sydney Exhibition Commissioners was held yesterday, Mr. W. H. Suttor presiding. THE EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT…

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The Melbourne International Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 8

A MEETING of the New South Wales Commissioners for the Melbourne exhibition was held at the offices, Macquarie-street, on Monday afternoon. Present: P. A. Jennings, Esq., C.M.G. (chairman), Hon. J. B…

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The Sydney International Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 7

ON page 354 of this issue no will be found a report of a meeting of the Commissioners, and the first list of Judges' Awards. The attendance at the Garden Palace, on…

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Horticultural Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 356

That which was termed the Autumn Horticultural Show in connection with the Garden Palace commenced in the Agricultural Hall on Tuesday morning. Such a fine display of plants has never been witnessed…

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Banquet to the Exhibition Commissioners

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 347

On 12th instant, a public banquet was given to the Foreign and Colonial Commissioners of the International Exhibition, in the Town Hall. The large vestibule, so elaborate in its architectural decorations, was more fully…

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The Horticultural Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 7

The autumn horticultural show at the Garden Palace was opened on Tuesday, and notwithstanding the unsettled state of the weather there was a fair attendance of ladies, including Lady Loftus. The…

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The Ulladulia Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 376

The eleventh annual show in connection with the Ulladulla Agricultural Association took place on Thursday and Friday, the 12th und 13th instant. We are rather inclined to the belief that there bas been a considerable amount…

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American and other Organs in the Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 358

The organs form a conspicuous portion of the exhibits in the American Court. They may be described as free-reed instruments, similar in general construction to harmoniums, but with some marked differences. The…

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The Sydney International Exhibition. Meeting of Commissioners

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 18

The usual weekly meeting of the commissioners was held at the offices on Friday last, the Hon. Sir John Hay presiding. The EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER reported that he had interviewed the…

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Terara Agricultural Show. Terara

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 376

The Show, of which this is the first day, is a success as regards number and quality of exhibits, and the attendance of visitors. F. J. Fuller, of Kiama, carried off the first prize for draught stallion; and James…

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Armidale Agricultural Show. Armidale

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 376

To-day was the first day of the show. The weather was dull and threatening, hut no rain fell, and the attendance numbered over 1000. About 000 entries were received, and there is a good show of…

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British Manufacturers and the Melbourne Exhibition. London. Feb. 16

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 366

In reference to the forthcoming Melbourne Exhibition, the manufacturers of British goods have expressed themselves disinclined to exhibit on account of the high protective tariff…

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The Exhibition. First Report of the Judges on Exhibits

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 357

The Judges appointed by the Exhibition Commission to judge and report upon the exhibits in the Garden Palace have forwarded to the Commissioners their first report, together with the first batch of…

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