The Juvenile Exhibition Building at Parramatta.

Rare engraving of the Juvenile Exhibition building at Parramatta held 19 Dec 1883 – 09 Feb 1884 and situated near the colony’s first Government House.

The exhibition of objects from public and technical schools around Sydney. Adult performances of music and physical skills were also included to induce adult attendance.

From the original edition of the Town and Country Journal.

References:
Bennett, Frank & Christopher, The Australian Town and Country Journal. Sydney. 1881.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 41861
State Library New South Wales: 1870-1919 TN83A
State Library Victoria: RARENSL N.S.W. 1870-1919