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Shows & fairs, 1883

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New South Wales Commission for the Calcutta Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 June 1883 · page 5

The above-named commission held a meeting at the Free Public Library yesterday afternoon, the following members being present:—Sir Patrick Jennings, President (in the chair), Mr. Combes, M.L.A., the Hon. W. Macleay,…

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Agricultural Society of New South Wales

Evening News · Wednesday 6 June 1883 · page 3

At a Council meeting of thus society, held yesterday, the schedule of prizes for the forthcoming show, to be opened 24th August next, mi finally arranged. The prizes in all live-stock sections, farm produce,…

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Juvenile Industrial Exhibition

Evening News · Friday 8 June 1883 · page 2

A deputation, consisting of the mayor and corporation of Parramatta, introduced by Mr. Hugh Taylor, M.L.A., waited upon the Colonial Secretary this morning, and stated that & movement was on foot for…

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An Australasian Exhibition in London. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 June 1883 · page 7

Sir,—Writing to yon some six weeks ago, I shadowed form a project for holding an Australasian Exhibition in London. Siace then the scheme has found warm approval from the ARgus and Australasin in Melbourne, the…

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The New South Wales Agricultural Society

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1883 · page 1096

At a council meeting of this society, held this week, the schedule of prizes for the forthcoming show was finally arranged. The prizes in all live stock sections, farm produce, &c, are to be specie and cups, instead of medals as…

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Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 9 June 1883 · page 3

THE second meeting of the Executive Committee was held on Monday last, Mr. Schwartzkoff in the chair. There was a large attendance, Messrs. M[?]rray and Ferris sending…

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The Proposed Juvenile Industrial Exhibition

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 9 June 1883 · page 4

WE trust that the town and district of Parramatta will accord their sympathy and practical support to the spirited proposal of the School of Arts to hold…

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Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition. Sydney

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 9 June 1883 · page 4

A DEPUTATION waited upon the Hon. Alexander Stuart morning with reference to the proposed Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition at Parramatta, with the result that the…

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New South Wales Commission for the Calcutta Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1883 · page 1096

The above-named commission held a meeting at the Free Public Library on Monday afternoon. In a communication from the Victorian Commission, it was stated that the commission did not intend to forward any…

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Calcutia Exhibition Commission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 June 1883 · page 4

A weekly meeting of the Calcutta Exhibition Commission was held at the Free Public Library yesterday, when Sir Patrick Jennings occupied the chair, and there was a fair attend[?]nce of members. The minutes of the…

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Calcutta Exhibition Commission

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 June 1883 · page 3

Yesterday a meeting of the New South Wales Commission for the Calcutta International Exhibition was held at the Free Public Library at 3,30 p.m. The chair was taken by the president, Sir…

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Proposed Australian Exhibition in London. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 June 1883 · page 7

At a meeting of the committee of the Chamber of Commerce, held to-day, a letter was received from Mr. R. E. N. Twopeny, calling attention to the desirability of holding an exhibition of Australian products and…

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[?] Industrial Exhibition

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 13 June 1883 · page 2

A PUBLIC [?] of those [?] the proposed Parramatta Juvenile Industrial [?] was held at the Council Chambers on Monday last. There was [?] attendance of…

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Amsterdam Exhibition

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 June 1883 · page 2

The Hon. the Coloniol Secretary has received the following letter by the mail via Brindisi, from the Agent-General of the colony, in reference to the Amsterdam Exhibition:--…

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The Annual Poultry Show

Evening News · Friday 15 June 1883 · page 3

We have received from the hon. secretary, Mr. A. J. Gray, the schedule of prizes for the sixth annual exhibition of the New South Wales Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society. The show is appointed to be…

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Juvenile Industrial Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 June 1883 · page 17

A deputation, consisting of the mayor and corporation of Parramatta, introduced by Mr. Hugh Taylor, M.L.A., waited upon the Colonial Secretary last Friday, and stated that a movement was on foot for…

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The Parramatta Industrial Exhibition

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1883 · page 8

WELL begun is half done ! Thus an ancient saw, the truth of which has been exemplified in thousands of instances. We trust that yet…

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Coonamble Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1883 · page 1125

"The first show under the auspices of the Coonamble Pastoral and Agricultural Association," says the Coonamble Independent, June 9, "was held on the society's ground on Monday last. The weather was bitterly cold, and during…

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Proposed Australian Exhibition in London. Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1883 · page 1123

At a meeting of the committee of the Chamber of Commerce, held to-day, a letter was received from Mr. R. E. N. Twopeny, calling attention to the desirability of holding an exhibition of Australian products and…

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Scientific and Useful. Side Show Illusions

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 June 1883 · page 21

THOSE talking decapitated persons that are so often seen in varions kinds of shows are one of the sights that always prove equally successful. They have already astonished a number of generations past, and…

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