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Shows & fairs, 1883

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Parramatta Police Court. Sunday, February 10. (Before Messrs A. Pavten and H. Taylor, J’a.P.)

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1883 · page 2

JAMES [?], locked up for protection, was discharged. Three drunkards were fined 5s each, in default, 24 hours…

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Armidale Show. ARMIDALE

Evening News · Thursday 15 February 1883 · page 2

The Armidale and New England Agricultural Society's show yesterday was not a success, either in point of attendance or exhibits. There were, however, some good cattle and blood stock, and…

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Cootamundra Show. COOTAMUNDRA

Evening News · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 2

Great dissatisfaction is expressed with the agricultural association committee who, by a small majority, carried a resolution not to hold the general show until August. A general meeting…

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Shoalhaven Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] Terara

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 3

The Agricultural Show is a complete success, the horse and Cattle exhibits particularly being good. Fifteen hundred persons, including the members for the district and other gentlemen…

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Parkes Agricultural Show. by Electric Telegraph. Parkes

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 3

The ninth annual show was held to-day. The weather was splendid, and the attendance was 600 persona. The exhibits were numerous, and fat stock were specially Rood, as was also fruit. The…

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Armidale and New England Agri. Cultural Society's Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Reporter.) Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 8

The second day of the show, although gloomY throughout the forenoon, proved fine, and the attendnnce was about 2000. The principal business of the day consisted of horse judging. In the afternoon sales were held. It was…

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Agricultural Shows. Armidale and New England Agricultural Society's Show. Armidale

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 327

The seventh annual exhibition of the Armidale and New England Agricultural Society was opened this morning. The weather, being delightfully fine, afforded a pleasing contrast to the gloom of the past week. The show is held on the…

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Amsterdam Exhibition Commission

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 328

The New South Wales Commission on the Amsterdam Exhibition held another meeting at the Free Public Library on Monday, at 4 o'clock. Sir John Hay, the president, occupied the chair…

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Shoalhaven Agricultural Show. Terara

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 327

This, the first day of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Show, it was very well attended, about a thousand persons being present, including a large number of visitors from Sydney among whom were Mr. F. T. Humphery and Mr. S. W…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 12

The second day of the Shaolhaven Show was well attended. It was estimated that there were at least 2000 visitors present. The judges for the horses exhibited were Messrs. James M'Gill, H. Fredericks, F. M'Mahon, jun.,…

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Newcastle and "Fair Play." To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1883 · page 3

SIR,—Mr. Ellis, M.L.A. for Newcastle, is reported to have said in the Assembly on Friday, the 15th instant, "I must have fair play for my district, and I will have it, or know the reason why!" Now my…

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The Amsterdam Exhibition

Evening News · Friday 23 February 1883 · page 2

LONDON, February 22.—The general arrangements in connection with the Amsterdam International Exhibition are in a backward state. The Victorian court presents an excellent appearance,…

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The Amsterdam Exhibition. London, Feb. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1883 · page 7

The general arrangements in connection with the Amsterdam International Exhibition are in a backward state. The Victorian Court presents an excellent appearance, and is…

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Shoalhaven Agricultural Society. FEBRUARY 20

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 354

The sensation of the week here has been the A. and H. Association's annual show. It was held at the old site, Terrara, on the two acres held under a yearly tenancy from the authorities of the Presbyterian Church. The adherents…

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The Cork Exhibition

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 6

The people of Cork have just given fresh proofs of the strong and abiding interest which they take in the movement to revive Irish industries. On Thursday week a very…

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Amsterdam Exhibition Commission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1883 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

A meeting of the Amsterdam Exhibition Commission was held at the Free Public Library yesterday afternoon, under the presidency of Sir John Hay. Raportswere read from various committees with respect to the shipment of goods. It…

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The Grafton Aquatic Carnival. Grafton

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1883 · page 3

The 10th of March, our aquatic carnival day, is eagerly looked forward to. Rush has been keeping himself very quiet, but is doing a heap of good work. He now practices in his new boat from Donnelly and…

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An Educating Exhibition

Evening News · Wednesday 28 February 1883 · page 5

The Engineering Association of New South Wales, a body that is doing excellent service to the cause of education in a quiet way, has determined upon holding an exhibition of working models, plans,…

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Bombala Show. BOMBALA

Evening News · Wednesday 28 February 1883 · page 4

The agricultural show, which opened here to-day, promises to be a great success. The season has been good, and the country is in fine condition. The judges are now engaged in making…

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