Melbourne Exhibition
MELBOURNE, Monday.--The executive commission of the Victorian Centennial Exhibition have decided to call for competitive designs for the annexes which are to be built alongside the…
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Flower Show at Redfern
The first [?] show of the Redfern and Suburban Horticultural Society was held at the Town-hall, Redfern last Thursday and Friday. The exhibitors in the competitive classes were…
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A deputation will interview Sir Henry Holland on Monday in reference to the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition…
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The Governor-in-Council has appointed a commission, consisting of the following gentlemen, to devise and carry out the details necessary for the collection and transmission to…
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Sic Henry Holland, Secretary of State for the Colonies, agrees to the appointment of a Royal Commission in connection with the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition, and is…
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London, Wednesday.--Sir James Fergusson, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, has assured Mr. Deakin that every assistance will be given to the…
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A meeting of the N.S.W. Commission of the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition was held at the Colonial Secretary's Office on Tuesday afternoon, the president, Dr. Renwick, in the chair. Mr…
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The Marula[?] second annual show commenced yesterday, and was concluded to-day. The weather yesterday was very unfavourable, but the attendance numbered about 600. The display of blood horses and coachers…
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A meeting of a committee formed to arrange for a large fancy fair, bazaar, tea meeting, and concert, to be held in the Exhibition building on the 22nd and 23rd instants, was held yesterday afternoon at No. 318, George-street…
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Mr. Cashel Hoey has been appointed secretary to the London committee for the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition…
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The second day of the Robertson show was as unfortunate with the weather as the first. Light rain, with a heavy fog, was not encouraging or agreeable, but despite all drawbacks the show was excellent, and may rank…
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Last Monday was a great show day at the new and beautiful shop of Messrs. David Jones and Co, George-street, and the ladies of Sydney took advantage of it is no small degree,…
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The reports of the gentlemen who were entertained at luncheon about a fortnight since had prepared ladies to expect much from the opening of Messrs. David Jones and Co.'s new premises, which, cover more than the ground…
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Like every other gathering yesterday the Castle Hill Easter Monday Sports and Show suffered from the rain, and the purchasers of the gate and booths must have lost heavily. The attendance could not have numbered more…
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Austria has declined to take part in the Exhibition proposed to be held in Paris in 1889. It is believed that Russia and Germany will likewise hold aloof…
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ADELAIDE, Wednesday,--The decorating of the various courts at the Exhibition has already commenced, and a number of artisans are at present engaged on the walls of the New South…
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MELBOURNE, Thursday.-- The Premier has received a cable from Mr. Deakin to the effect that the Prince of Wales had, in deference to the strong representations made, agreed to…
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The Pride of the Forest, Alcient Order of Druids issue a splendid programme for amusement and instruction next week. They intend holding a Flower Show on an…
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It ia expected that the forthcoming show of the Agricultural, Horticultural, and Pastoral Society will be very successful. About 1600 entries have been received; and in several…
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In every corner throughout the land except one small spot in Ulster the unconquerable Irish race is driving its enemy back steadily and surely. They see it and admit it in…
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