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Shows & fairs, 1890

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The Dunedin Exhibition. Visit of his Excellency the Governor

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 January 1890 · page 8

THE arrangements in connection with the visit of his Excellency the Governor to the Dunedin Exhibition have been completed. Lord Carrington will leave on…

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The Dunedin Exhibition. the New South Wales Mineral Exhibits

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1890 · page 6

The Minister for Mines has received the following report from Mr. J. E. Carne, F.G.S., Curator of the Mining and Geological Museum, who had the preparation and arrangements of…

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The Mineral Section of the New Zealand Exhibition. Official Report on the New South Wales Exhibits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1890 · page 5

Mr. Joseph Carne, F.G.S., cursier and mineralogist, has just prepared a report upon the exhibits in the miner-[?] section of the New South Wales Court at the New Zealand and South Sea[?] Exhibition. This report…

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The Dunedin Exhibition. What New Zealand Can Produce

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 January 1890 · page 7

It is but natural that visitors from Australia should first of all inspect the court of whatever colony be may hail from and then compare the show they make with that of their…

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The New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition. the New Zealand Oil Paintings. (By Our Special Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1890 · page 3

Before commenting uon any of the pictures at this exhibition, a word of praise is due to the executive for the admirable quarters provided for the more than 600 picures which appear on the…

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Exhibition

The Australian Star · Friday 3 January 1890 · page 5

WAGGA WAGGA, Friday.--An exhibition of farm, dairy, and garden produce will be held on Wednesday, February 26, under the auspices of the Agricultural and…

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The Dunedin Exhibition. (By Cable.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1890 · page 5

DUNEDIN, Thursday.--Mr. D, O'Connor, Postmaster-General, and Mr. W. M(Millan, Colonial Treasurer of New South Wales, will be here with Lord Carrington, and are expected to…

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Flower Show at the Fitzroy Falls. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1890 · page 5

Nice weather prevailed in the Berrima district on New Year's Day. The principal attraction was a flower show at Fitzroy Waterfalls, in aid of the Church of England at Yarrunga, and private picnics. Some…

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The French Fair. an Exhibition of Strength

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 January 1890 · page 15

THE French Fair which is being held at Frazer's old City Mart, in George-street, in aid of the erection of St. Patrick's Presbytary, continnes to be well patronized. There is an entire change of the…

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Bathurst Agricultural Show

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 January 1890 · page 5

BATHURST, Saturday.--The committee of the Bathurst A.H. and P, Association have fixed the date of the forthcoming show for April 15, 16, and 17. The committee…

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Exhibition with the Rifle and Shot Gun

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1890 · page 40

Captain Brewer, the well-known American wingshot and rifle marksman, gave an exhibition of his skill on the 24th ultimo, at Botany with the rifle and shot gun. The weapons he used were 32 and 44 bore Winchesters, a…

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The New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1890 · page 20

MR. TWOPENNY (Executive Commissioner) MR. DOUGLAS HARRIS HASTINGS (Secretary)…

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Kiama Agricultural Show. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 January 1890 · page 7

KIAMA, Friday.--The last but one meeting of the Committee of the Kiama Agricultural Society previous to their show, which is to be held on the 16th an…

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The New Zealand Exhibition. The "Herald," "Mail," and "Echo" Court

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1890 · page 19

One of the most prominent portions of the exhibition now being held in New Zealand is the court in which exhibits from the Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney Mail, and Echo are tastefully displayed. The…

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The New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition. the New Zealand Court. Dunedin. Dec. 19

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1890 · page 43

Though various colonies, and some kingdoms and republics, are more or less extensively represented at the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition, the country which has organised the show,…

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Exhibition Medals. Not Yet Struck. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 January 1890 · page 6

There is more serious bungling in connection with the medals awarded at the Centennial, Exhibition. The manager of the Melbourne brunch of a Canadian firm…

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The Kiama Agricultural Exhibition. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1890 · page 7

At the request of the Kiama Agricultural Association the authorities in the Railway Department have promised to run special trains on the 16th and 17th instant to arrive at North Kiama station at 10 o'clock…

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The French Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1890 · page 8

The French fair, in aid of St. Patrick's Presbytery, was a scene of busy excitement last night, when those who are in charge of the arrangements redoubled their efforts to secure the adhesion of everybody who entered…

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Exhibition Medals. Not Yet Struck. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 January 1890 · page 6

There is more serious bungling in connection with the medals awarded at the Centennial Exhibition. The manager of the Melbourne branch of a Canadian firm…

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The Paris Exhibition. a Russian Tribute of Praise

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 January 1890 · page 8

THE Paris Exhibition has caused all nations to again look upon France as the capital of the world. It has raised the spirits of the French nation (says the NOVOE VREMYA, an…

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