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Shows & fairs, 1887

1,271 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 64

Berrima District Agricultural Society. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 June 1887 · page 6

At the fourth annual meeting of the Berrima District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society, held at Moss Vale, 20 members were present, the Hon. J. Lackoy occupying the chair. Atter the minutes had been road and…

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"Buffalo Bill's," Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 June 1887 · page 3

" Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show" has arrived in London. The show is of immense size, and is intended to represent in a vivid manner all the striking and exciting incidents…

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The American Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 June 1887 · page 19

The population of the United States now numbers about sixty millions; and was arranged by the Great Republic to take part in the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee by holding a…

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Casino Agricultural Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 June 1887 · page 1164

The thirteenth show of the Richmond River Agricultural Society was held last week. The success of the show, says our correspondent, was expected to be marred by the post ponement and by previous had seasons, but the effect was…

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Prize Dogs at the Sydney Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 June 1887 · page 23

One of the beat filled sections at the show was that of the dogs; and it is much to be regretted that the building is so small as to prevent many persons from visiting it. On page 1171 will be found some…

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The Melbourne Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 June 1887 · page 5

London, Friday.--Circulars, dated May 30, have been forwarded by the British Government to foreign States, drawing attention to the Exhibition to be held at…

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The Adelaide Exhibition. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 June 1887 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--Mr. J. H. Maiden, curator of the Technological Museum, Sydney, and a member of the New South Wales Commission to the South Australian Exhibition, arrived by…

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The Intercolonial Bicycle Carnival. Second Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1887 · page 5

Officials:—Referees, F. N. Blauen, B. Shute; timetakers, C. R. Wood, G. M. Mooro: lap takers, E. C. Hughes, H. Westcott, H. Moyse; clerk of the course, A. Edward; starter bicycle races, W. R. George; judge…

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The Melbourne Centennial Exhibition. London, June 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 June 1887 · page 7

Circulara, dated May 30, were forwarded by the British Government to the foreign States; drawing attention to the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition, and soliciting…

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Skating Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 June 1887 · page 5

A skating carnival was held yesterday evening at the Carrington Rink, Elizabeth-street. The guests were masked, and in character dresses. The actual part-takers numbered about a hundred, but the rink was crowded in all…

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Cable News. the Melbourne Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 June 1887 · page 5

London, Saturday.--It is announced that all the gentlemen who have been asked to act on the Royal Commission for the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition have…

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The Melbourne Centennial Exhibition. [Reuter's Telegram.] London, June 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 June 1887 · page 7

It is announced that all the gentlemen who have been asked to act on the Melbourne Royal Commission for the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition have consented to do so. The…

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Wreck of a P. and O. Steamship. Thrilling Narrative by a Passenger. the Captain Washed Overboard. 11 Lost in Fair Weather, on a Moonlight Night, on a Well-lighted Coast !"

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 June 1887 · page 2

In a letter to the Standard Mr. G. W. Allen sends the following interesting account of the wreck of the P. and 0. steamer Tasmania:--"The steamer, a nearly new one, of over 5000…

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Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 June 1887 · page 7

The New South Wales Commission for the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition met yesterday afternoon at the Colonial Secretary's Office. The president, Dr. Renwick, occupied the chair. There were also present Messrs. R. Burdett…

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Adelaide Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 June 1887 · page 3

A meeting of the New South Wales Commission of the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition was held on Tuesday at the Colonial Secretary's Office. Present: Dr. Renwick (in the chair), Messrs. A…

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Mail News. £35,000 Surplus From the Colonial Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 June 1887 · page 6

The Royal Commission of the Colonial Exhibition held their final meeting in Marlborough House on May 3. The Prince of Wales submitted a report and dwelt upon…

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The Six Days Bicycle Carnival. Wood and Wyburd Lower the Record. An Exciting Contest

Referee · Thursday 9 June 1887 · page 8

The six days' bicycle carnival at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, which was commenced on Monday last, was brought to a close on Saturday night last, when there were…

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The New South Wales Court at the Adelaide Exhibition. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 June 1887 · page 8

The Executive Commissioner for New South Wales is disappointed at the refusal of the commission in Sydney to comply with his request for two hundred plants for decorative purposes at the Exhibition. The…

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Adelaide Exhibition. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 June 1887 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--A large number of cases are arriving at the Exhibition for the Victorian Court, having been brought out by the Campana. The manner in which these cased…

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The Brisbane Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 June 1887 · page 23

The schedule of prizes for the exhibition of the National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, to be opened in Bowen Park, Brisbane, on August 16 next (see advertisement), is worthy of…

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