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Shows & fairs, 1881

603 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 31

Agricultural Society of New Sout Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 6

A special general meeting of members of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held yesterday afternoon, at the society's rooms, George-street, to receive the report of the sub-committee appointed to inquire into the position…

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Agricultural Society of N.S. Wales

Evening News · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 2

An adjourned meeting ef the Agricultural Society of New South Wales tow held at the rooms of the society, George-street on Thursday Afternoon. There were present-Mr. P.N.Trebeck (in the chair)…

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Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Deniliquin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 6

The annual show of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society took place to-day. The weather was splendid and the attendance large. About 1500 persons visited the grounds during the day. There was a…

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The Sydney International Exhibition

Evening News · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 3

In connection with the late Sydney International Exhibition, the Royal Princes haye shown great [?] in what is now a matter of history. On Monday afternoon their Royal Highnesses Prince…

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Opening of the Adelaide Exhibition. [By Electric Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 3

Despite the backward state of many of the courts in the Exhibition a few days ago, the visitors this morning found that considerable progress had been made, and the main building and the annexes in…

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OPENING of the Adelaide Exhibition. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 5

The Exhibition was opened this morning with considerable ceremony. The day was observed as a general holiday. [?] [?]any thousands were outside the building, and from 20[?]00 to 3000 inside. Though all the goods…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 6

About 1500 people [?]attended the show to-day. The exhibits were splendid, especially in sheep and poultry. A boy was knocked down[?]while the horses were jumping, and was taken to the hospital in a critical condition. The…

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Eastern Suburbs Horticultural Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 15

Mr.Trickett, M.P. introduced a deputation to the Colonial-Secretary on Friday of gentlemen representing the Eastern Suburbs Horticultural Society, They pointed out that they were about to hold their…

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The Opening of the Adelaide Exhibition. Adelaide

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 176

The Exhibition was opened this morning with considerable ceremony. The day was observed as a general holiday. Many thousands were outside the building, and from 2000 to 3000 inside. Though all the goods…

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The Men Who Have Lived Long Ago. (This is the proper version of the song sung on the 12th July, ISSI, at the Exhibition Building, Sydney.)

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 6

Let us sing of the high, unfading renown Of the men who have lived long ago ; Who have won the rest, and the Victor's Crown, Having fought the good light below…

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The Exhibition Gold Medal

Evening News · Tuesday 26 July 1881 · page 2

Among the despatches received by this mail by Sir Patrick Jennings, K.C.M.G., M.P., Executive Commissioner for the Sydney International Exhibition, was the following latter, written on behalf of Her…

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Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 July 1881 · page 6

The fourth annual exhibition of the New South Wales Poultry, Pigson, and Canary Society will commence at the Tempreance Hall, Pitt-street, at 3 o'clock this afternoon, and will extend over Wednesay and Thrsday. The…

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N.S.W. Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society. Annual Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 26 July 1881 · page 3

THE fourth annual exhibition of the New South Wales Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society will be opened this afternoon at 3 o'clock, in the Temperance Hall. Pitt-street. To those who take an interest in…

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Melbourne exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 2

LONDON, July 25.-The Imperial Government is considering recommendations for honours to be conferred upon persons who took a prominent part in the…

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Proposed Exhibition of Viniculture

Evening News · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 2

LONDON, July 25.-It has been decided to hold a congress and an exhibition, of viniculture at Milan in September next…

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Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 6

The fourth annual exhibition of the New South Wales Poultry. Pigeon, and C[?]y Society was opened yesterday at the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, and was largely attended. The arrangements, which were made by Messrs…

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The Queen and the Sydney International Exhibition

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 3

Among the despatches received by this mail by Sir Patrick Jennings, K.C.M.G., M.P., Executive Commissioner for the Sydney International Exhibition, was the following letter, written on…

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Honors for the Melbourne Exhibition. London, July 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 5

The Government are meditating the conferring of honours upon those who took a prominent part in the Melbourne International Exhibition…

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N.S.W. Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society's Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 3

The annual exhibition of the Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society of New South Wales was formally opened yesterday afternoon by the President (Mr. Greville), who delivered a short address…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Our Special Telegram. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Exhibition of Viniculture at Milan. London, July 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 5

A Congress and exhibition of viniculture has been arranged to be held at Milan in September next…

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