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Shows & fairs, 1882

620 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 31

Bordeaux Wine Exhibition

Evening News · Friday 25 August 1882 · page 2

LONDON, August 23.—In consequence of a disagreement among the colonial agents in reference to the appointment of jurors at the Bordeaux Wine Exhibition, Lord Kimberley has been…

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Wool for the Amsterdam Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 August 1882 · page 10

A circular has been issued, pending the appointment of a Royal Commission in connection with the Amsterdam Exhibition, inviting the high-class wool growers of the colony to send forward a creditable display of our staple product…

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Melbourne Poultry Show. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Friday 25 August 1882 · page 2

THE Poultry and Pigeon Show was held in the Town Hall to-day. There was a very fine collection. The game class was largely represented, black reds being very good. For the best pen…

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Bordcaux Wine Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 August 1882 · page 10

LONDON, August 23.—In consequence of a disagreement among the colonial agents in reference to the appointment of jurors at the Bordeaux Wine Exhibition, Lord Kimberley has been…

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The German National Fair

Evening News · Saturday 26 August 1882 · page 4

To-day is a great day in Sydney with the majority of the German residents. The National Fair, in aid of the funds of the German Lutheran Church in Sydney, is to be formally opened in the old…

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The Amsterdam International Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1882 · page 344

The first meeting of the Royal Commission entrusted with the responsibility of making arrangements for the proper representation of this colony at the Amsterdam International Exhibition was held at the Free Public…

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Melbourne Poultry Show. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 August 1882 · page 13

THE Poultry and Pigeon Show was held in the Town Hall to-day. There was a very fine collection. The game class was largely represented, black reds being very good. For the best pen…

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German National Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 August 1882 · page 9

German National Fair, to rais funds for the com[?]on of the German Evangelical Church now being built [?]dney, was opened at the Exhibition building on Satur[?] afternoon by his Excellency the Governor, and the…

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The German Fair

Evening News · Monday 28 August 1882 · page 3

A German National Fait was opened in the Old Exhibition Braiding, Prince Alfred Park, on Saturday afternoon, for the purpose of raising funds for the completion of the German National Church now…

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Amsterdam Exhibition

Evening News · Tuesday 29 August 1882 · page 3

The Amsterdam Exhibition Commission held a meeting at the Free Public Library yesterday afternoon. Present—Sir James Martin (president), Professor Liversidge, the Hons. P. G. King and…

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The German Fair

Evening News · Tuesday 29 August 1882 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The German Fair promises to be what Dr. Krauel, in his address to the Governor, hoped it would be namely, "a satisfactory and substantial success." The goods exposed at it, and available for purchase,…

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Amsterdam Exhibition Commission

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 August 1882 · page 3

A meeting of the commission appointed to collect and forward packages of exhibits to the Amsterdam Exhibition, was held yesterday, at the Public Library. Macquarie-street. There were…

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Amusements. the German Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 August 1882 · page 8

The delightful weather prevailing yesterday afternoon, and in the evening the bright moonlight, were such powerful accessories to the attraction of the German Fair, with its many picturesque and…

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The German Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 August 1882 · page 8

A large number of visitors assembled yesterday afternoon in the Old Exhibition Building, to hear the band of H.M.S. Nelson, which by kind permission of the Commodore and the officers of the flagship, performed for the…

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Singleton Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Reporter.) Singleton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 August 1882 · page 8

The fourteenth annual show of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened to-day, and, so far as it has progressed, is fairly successful. The morning was gloomy, and a few light showers fell, but it did not interfere with…

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Queensland National Association's Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 August 1882 · page 8

The seventh annual exhibition of the Queensland National Association was opened to-day by the Governor. A guard of honour consisting of volunteers received his Excellency and Miss Kennedy. Sir Arthur Palmor, addressing the…

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Singleton Agricultural Show. (By Telegraph.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 September 1882 · page 3

The Singleton Agricultural Show opened on Wednesday. The weather was favourable, and the attendance was large. There are 1430 entries, and the strong points of the Exhibition are the draught…

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Cowra Agricultural Show. (By Telegraph. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 September 1882 · page 6

The third annual show of tue Cowra Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held yesterday. The weather was unpropitious, bat the attendance notwithstanding was fair. There were no exhibits of cattle. The principal prizes for…

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Singleton Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Reporter.) Singleton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 September 1882 · page 6

The show ground was remarkably well attended to-day, over £180 having been taken at the gates before 1 o'clock. In the afternoon about 8000 persons visited the show, and the gate money amounted to £255, which is some pounds in…

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