THE CALCUTTA EXHIBITION.
Opening' Ceremony.
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(Received Deo. 5, 2.25 p.m.) CALCUTTA, Dec. 4.
The International Exhibition in this city was formally opened to-day with great ceremony by the Marquis of Ripon, Viceroy and Governor-General of India. Ihe attendance was less than was expected owing to wet weather. Hia Excellency in his speech trusted that India and the foreign nations represented would derive great benefit from the exhibition as a means of establishing friendly interest in one another, and providing better knowledge of each other s resources. He congratulated M. Joubert, the promoter, on the success of his efforts,, and heartily welcomed the Australian visitors to Calcutta. His Excellency concluded by declaring the Exhibition open. The Australian Courts are all ready, and the various exhibits made an excellent show.
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Patea Mail, Volume IX, Issue 1121, 5 December 1883, Page 3
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