Closing of the Irish Fair
THE interesting Irish National Fair which has been held in St. Benedict's school hall for the last three weeks has proved eminently successful. Nightly the hall lias been crowded, and if the…
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Ladies' Work at the Industrial Exhibition
The Wealth and Industrial Exhibition is now drawing to a close, and those who have not visited it would do well to inspect the many interesting works of utility and ornament with which it abounds,…
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The following is from the Government Gazette of January 16:â His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been pleased to appoint a co…
Continued on Trove, page 164 →Dapto Show. (From Our Correspondent.) Wollongong
The Dapto Show opened to-day, and so far has been very successful. The attendance was very fair for first day. Exhibits were numerous, and good of their kind. Horse stock, and Ayrshire, Jersey, and dairy cattle well…
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The attendance on Wednesday at the Dapto Show was much better, despite the threatening appearance of the weather. Fully 1000 persona were present, including a large number of ladies. There was a…
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Sports were held at the Agricultural Society's ground, Moore Park, in aid of St. Vincent's Hospital, Taking into consideration the many counter- attractions, the sports were liberally, patronised…
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The first meeting of the New South Wales Royal Commission for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition of 1886 was held in the Chamber of Commerce at the Exchange yesterday afternoon, when…
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The first meeting of the members of the New South Wales Royal Commission for the indian and Colonial Exhibition of 1886 was held in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. The President of the commission, Sir James…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Colonial and Indian Exhibition. First Meeting of the Commissioners
The New South Wales Royal Commission, recently appointed by the Government for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, to be held in London in 1866, met in the Chamber of Commerce…
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In a window of the establishment of Mr John Sands, George-street, yesterday, the fi st product at refired silver bullion is being exhibited. Its weight is two tons; its value £14,000. The…
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The latter of the Prince of Wales to Governor Lofius, which we published yesterday, contains many valuable hints for the guidance of the gentlemen who hare been entrusted…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Beauty Show
Sixteen harem ladies, belonging to the Sultan, have, by his permission, sent their photographs as a contribution to the beauty exhibition in Paris. It appears that the competitors need not all appear in the…
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MORUYA, Wednesday.--The Moruya Agricultural and Pastoral Society have issued their prize schedule for the show to come off on March 3 and 4. The prizes to be competed…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wollongong Agrigultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Special Reporter.) Wollongong
The third annual show of the Wollongong Agricultural Society commenced to-day. The weather was gloomy, and the strong southerly wind which blew yesterday materially interfered with the attendance of visitors from the coast…
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WOLLONGONG, Wednesday.--The annual show commenced to-day. The weather was inclined to be wet, consequently the attendance was less than was expected. The entries in all classes were…
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The first Lismore agricultural show, which was eld on Tuesday and Wednesday, was a splendid success. There were over 800 entries, which it is said is unequalled for a first show in the colony…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wollongong Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Special Reporter.) Wollongong
The second day of the Wollongong Agricultural Show was opened by the most enjoyable weather known on the coast for many months. The citizens of Wollongong, Bulli, Dapto, and Albion Park held a close holiday, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Royal Agricultural Society. ADELAIDE
At a meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society which was held on Friday, a resolution was passed expressing regret that the Government had ceased to pay for sparrows' Leads and eggs ; and it was…
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Harrie Wood, Under-Secretary for Mines, acting [?] the suggestion of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales that [?] required for exhibits from this colony in the Indian Colonial Exhibition, should be made from colonial…
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The New South Wales Royal Commission, recently appointed by the Government for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition to be held in London in 1886, met in the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday afternoon…
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