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Shows & fairs, 1883

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Exhibition of the New South Wales Art Society at the Sydney Town Hall

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 12 May 1883 · page 3

WE have already given some account of this exhibition, the most successful yet held by the Society, and of which a good idea is furnished by our engraving, which had to be omitted from our last issue from want of…

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The Australian Town & Country Journal Sydney, Saturday, May 12, 1883. Fair Play to Local Industries

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 May 1883 · page 16

IT is a source of unmixed satisfaction when men of all shades of opinion can meet upon the same platform in pursuit, of a common legitimate object; and this was the case on Saturday evening…

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Government Railways. Hawkesbury Agricultural Show, at CLARENDON; 10th, 11th, and 12th MAY; 1883

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1883 · page 5

A SPECIAL, PASSENGER TRAIN will leave Sydney for Clarendon at 8.45 a.m. on THURSDAY, the 10th instant, returning the same evening at 5 p.m. The times at intermediate stations can be obtained from the Stationmasters. Excursion…

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What a London Lady Says. Ladies' Dress.—the Divided Skirt.—unconventional Costumes.—a Rational Dress Exhibition.—fashionable Waterfalls.—gilt Pins.— a New Pudding

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 12 May 1883 · page 18

THE question of ladies' dress is just now attracting a great deal of attention in London; not alone from a fashionable point of view, but in relation to health, beauty, and expense. I think something might be said…

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Hygienic Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 14 May 1883 · page 2

LONDON, May 13.—A hygienic exhibition has been opened at Berlin…

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Calcutta International Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1883 · page 6

His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been pleased to appoint a Commission, consisting of the undermentioned gentlemen, to devise and curry out the details necessary for the collection…

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The Hawkesbury Show

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 May 1883 · page 3

The above show was concluded on Saturday. The day was unfortunately like the previous ones, dull and gloomy. The third events of the trotting match were run, and the auction sales held. During…

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Opening of the Fisheries Exhibition. London, May 13

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 May 1883 · page 3

The International Fisheries Exhibition, Kensington, was formally opened by the Prince of Wales yesterday. A large number of persons were present, and the ceremony passed off…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Our Special Telegram. (From Our Own Correspondent.) the International Fisheries Exhibition. London, May 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1883 · page 5

The International Fisheries Exhibition, which was opened yesterday, was a very brilliant affair although the weather was wet. The decorations were profuse and effective…

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The Hygienic Exhibition. London, May 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 May 1883 · page 7

The Hygienic Exhibition in Berlin was opened yesterday…

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A Pharmaceutical Exhibition

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 May 1883 · page 4

The commissioners of the proposed International Pharmaceutical Ex[?]ibition at Vienna have addressed a communication to the Pharmacy Board of Victoria, drawing their attention to the…

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Calcutta International Exhibition Commission

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 May 1883 · page 3

The first meeting of the commissioners for New South Wales for the Calcutta International Exhibition was held in the board-room at the Free Public Library yesterday afternoon. Present--Sir Patrick…

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Fair Play to Nafive Industries

Evening News · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 3

A public meeting is to be held at Lithgow, on Monday evening next, to consider the action of the Government and the Legislative Assembly in reference to Mr. Sydney Smith's recent resolution…

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Hygienic Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 10

LONDON, May 13.—A hygienic exhibition has been opened at Berlin…

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Calcutta International Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 7

The New SoUth Wales Commissioners of the Calcutta International Exhibition held their first meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the Public Free Library. Sir Patrick Jennings, K.C.M.G., president…

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International Fisheries Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 10

LONDON, May 13.—The International Fisheries Exhibition was opened yesterday, and although the weather was wet the opening ceremony was a brilliant one. The whole of the…

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Cable Messages. The Amsterdam Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 4

LONDON, May 18.—The Amsterdam Exhibition is still incomplete, and the attendance is declining…

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The Hawkesbury Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 19

THE fourth annual show of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association was opened on May 10, and, notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, was very fairly patronisod. The show is held on the…

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The Amsterdam Exhibition. London, May 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 12

The Amsterdam Exhibition is still incomplete, and the attendance is declining…

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The Calcutta Exhibition. New South Wales Commission

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 May 1883 · page 17

A SUPPLEMENT to the "Government Gazette" was issued last Saturday notifying the appointment of the following gentlemen to devise and carry out the details necessary for the collection and transmission…

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