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Shows & fairs, 1887

1,271 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 64

The Adelaide Exhibition. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 May 1887 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--The Government have determined to run excursion trains from all parts of the colony during the period between June 13 and the end of July, in order to…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) the Late Colonial and Indian Exhibition. London, May 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 May 1887 · page 8

At the final meeting of the Royal Commission for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, the official report, which was read by the secretary (Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen),…

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Exhibition Commissions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1887 · page 6

A meeting of members of the New South Wales Commission for the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition was held yesterday afternoon at the Colonial Secretary's Office. Sir John Hay, the President of the Legislative…

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Adelaide Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 May 1887 · page 7

A meeting of the commission in connection with the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition was held at the Colonial Secretary's office yesterday, when there were present : -- Dr. Renwick (in the…

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Wollongong Agricultural Society. [By Telegraph.] (From Own Correspondent.) Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1887 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Agricultural Society was held this evening. The society's oponitious have been most successful. During the past year the extensive alterations and improvements were finished, rendering the association's…

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Hawkesbury Agricultural Exhibition. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Richmond

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1887 · page 10

The entries for the Hawkesbury Exhibition, to take place next week, have closed, and compare most favourably with those of former years. There are 212 horses, including 17 for the special £60 jumping contest, and 16 for the…

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Hawkesbury River A. and P. Show. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 May 1887 · page 7

RICHMOND, Tuesday. -- The Rawkesbury Show takes place next week and promises to be a success. The entries, which have closed, number over 1200, among them being 112…

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Manchester Jubilee Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 May 1887 · page 5

London, Tuesday.--The Prince and Princess of Wales were present to-day at the opening ceremony of the Jubilee Exhibition in Manchester. The…

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Fair Starting. [To the Editor of the Referee.]

Referee · Thursday 5 May 1887 · page 7

Sir,— In view of the great amateur athletic meeting which is to take place on Saturday next, at Ashfield, I would like to call the attention of the starter to bye - law 13, which…

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(Reuter's Telegrams.) Jubilee Exhibition at Manchester. London, May 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 May 1887 · page 7

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales were present to-day at the opening ceremony of the Jubilee Exhibition at Manchester. The proceedings passed off…

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Dubbo A. and P. Show. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 May 1887 · page 7

DUBBO, Wednesday.--The Dubbo show which is to bo held on May 9 and 10 promises to be a success in all classes. The entries are numerous, especially in horses and sheep…

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The Hunter River A. and P. Show. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 May 1887 · page 7

WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday.--The twenty-seventh annual exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural Association at Maitland opened to-day under the most favourable auspices, the…

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Hunter River Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Special Reporter.) West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 May 1887 · page 8

The twenty-seventh annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural Association was opened this morning with fine, summer-like weather. The district appeared charming to visitors. The Hunter has rarely been better favoured…

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Chrysanthemum Show at Forbes. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 May 1887 · page 7

FORBES, Thursday. -- A chrysanthemum show in connection with St. John's Church of England was opened in the Osborne-hall last night. The exhibits were not very numerous, but the…

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Dubbo A. and P. Show. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 May 1887 · page 7

DUBBO, Thursday. -- Dubbo show, which takes place next Tuesday and Wednesday, promises to be a great success. Over 700 entries have been received, live stock being particularly…

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The Hunter River Agricultural Show. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 May 1887 · page 8

The weather to-day was very unfavourable for the exhibition, and had a disat[?]ous on the attendance. Rain began about 8 this morning, and contained untill noon, when it ceased, the remainder of the day proving fine. The…

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The Agricultural Society

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 18

A deputation from the Agricultural Society of New South Wales waited on the Colonial Secretary on April 29, and asked him to place a sum of money…

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The N. S. W. Agricultural Society

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 956

A deputation representing the committee of the Agricultural Society waited on the Colonial Secretary last week, to request him to place a sum of money on the Estimates as a special grant to the society for the purpose…

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Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 946

This exhibition, which is to celebrate the jubilee of her Majesty and the foundation of the colony of South Australia, will be opened on the 20th June next. It will remain open for six months. The commissioners have…

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Hawkesbury Agricultal Exhibition

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 4

The entries for the Hawkesbury Exhibition, to take place next week, have closed, and compare most favourably wuth those of former years. There are 212 horses,…

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