The horticultural and floricultural exhibits, which occupy a prominent position in the centre of the building, form one of the most pleasing features in the show. There are several magnificent ferms, orchids, lycopods, palms, and large-leaved ...
Article : 714 wordsThe entertainment at the Exhibition at night have consisted of the performances of Marionette puppets, with selections of music by the Artillery Band. The Marionette performances are so well known in Sydney that a formal description of ...
Article : 74 wordsThe PRESIDENT took the chair at half past 4 o'clock. On motion by Mr. DARLEY, the Partition Bill was read a third time and passed, and was returned to the Assembly. The Bill to amend the Blackwattle Bay Land ...
Article : 651 wordsThe show of musical instruments consists chiefly of pianofortes, cabinet organs, harmoniums, and violins. We shall take these in the order in which we observed them. Messrs. Nicholson and Asherberg exhibit a large number of ...
Article : 1,408 wordsThe first diamond rock drill manufactured in the Australian colonies is now in operation at the Exhibition Grounds. It was manufactured at Mort's Dock and Engineering Co.'s Works, Balmain, and it is due to that company to state the ...
Article : 445 wordsJudges: Mr.Forsyth, of Sydney, and Mr. Hackett, of Queensland. Steward: Mr. J. H. Oxley. There is an excellent display of agricultural implements on the ground, not only by makers of other countries but also by those of New ...
Article : 1,466 wordsUnder the section clothing is included fabrics and other objects of personal wear. There are only nineteen exhibits, but amongst them are some worthy of special mention. The exhibit of Mr. Thomas Baker, whose establishment is situate ...
Article : 703 wordsThe SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 7. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Ministers stated, in answer to questions:—A reply has been received from Mr. P. Brougham, P.M., Bingera, in ...
Article : 2,158 wordsIn the number of exhibits the show of works of art this year is far below what has been seen in former years. But in the interest and merit of the new paintings and engravings there is no falling off. The chief of these are ranged on the ...
Article : 341 wordsIn section 14, silk, fibrous substances, and tobacco, the exhibits are small, and no award has yet been announced. In furniture and other objects for the use of dwellings, the exhibits are worthy of inspection, but their merits have not ...
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Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919), Sat 27 Apr 1878, Page 12
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