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- Sydney_International_Exhibition comment "The Sydney International Exhibition in 1879 was the first World's Fair at the southern hemisphere.After being granted self-governance during the 1850s the Australian colonies, Victoria and New South Wales, saw a steady economic growth as result of the discovery and exploitation of gold reserves. After 20 years proposals were made for organizing an exhibition modelled on the great exhibitions of Europe, with an aim to promote commerce and industry, along with art, science and education.".