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Shows & fairs, 1911

3,800 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 190

The Australis Fair

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 6

A great bill of fare is announced by the good people of St. Andrew's, under the secretarial thumbscrew of Messrs. Ritchie and Morphett, who, as usual, will…

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Brussels Exhibition Fire

Evening News · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 8

BRUSSELS, Friday Evening.—The commission of experts appointed to inquire as to the origin of the destructive fire at the Brussels Exhibition, has decided that the fire was not…

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Australasian Championship Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 18

The following are the handicaps for the two handicap events to be run at the Cyclists' Union's annual interstate championship carnival at the Sports Ground on Monday night. The first prize for the…

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Panic at a Cattle Fair

The World's News · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 1

In an Latin countries the conclusion of some special festival is generally marked by what is known as a cattle fair. On this occasion the peasants and farmers from far and near bring in their cattle for trading purposes, and by this means a fairly large mob is brought together. It is in no sense like the agricultural shows promoted…

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The Passing Show

The International Socialist · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 1

IN spite of the fact that the A.W.U. conference, with W. G. Spence in the chair, carried a motion denouncing the Labor members' projected trip to the Coronation Corroborree, W. G. Spence will go with the…

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Our Next Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural Society was held at the Exchange on Thursday night. Present—Mr T K Waldron, vice president,…

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Central Cumberland Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 16

The annual show in connection with the Central Cumberland A. and H. Society was held on the Castle Hill showground on Friday. Mr. J. T. Trefle, Minister for Agriculture,…

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The "Beauty Show."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 6

It is always dangerous to attempt anything like jocularity in relation to business mutters; else we might be tempted to use the language of Lewis Carroll…

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Western Suburbs Schools. Annual Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 18

The annual fixture in connection with the schools of the Western Suburbs took place on Thursday afternoon at the Elkington Park baths, Balmain, Results:…

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Fatal Fire. at a Cinematograph Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 2

PARIS, Friday Evening.—A fire occurred last night during a cinematograph performance at Les Marches, in the Department of Dromo, Thirty-five persons were injured several…

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The Wool Trade. Large Offerings, Fair Clearances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 11

The offerings were rather large his week, and up to the estimated quantity likely to be cataloged; but the balance to clear up the weekly series next week, promises to be…

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A Show for Brunettes

The Sun · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 11

At another show there were displayed this week some fur hats, trimmed with a "note" of glorious color, most of them the bright tones which brunettes favor. Rich…

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The Australasian Championship's. Monday Night's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 18

The Cyclists' Union carnival will be held at the Sports Ground on Monday night, when all the interstate riders, together with the New South Wales country representatives and the Sydney riders, will be seen…

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"For the Nurses." All Nations Fair and Art Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 16

The organisation work in connection with the all nations fair and art union in aid of the nurses home extension fund of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is proceeding rapidly,…

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For the Nurses. All Nations' Fair and Art Union

The Sun · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 6

The organisation work in connection with the All Nations' Fair and Art Union in aid of the Nurses' Home Extension Fund of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is proceeding…

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Wives and Daughters. Fashion Notes. a Hat Show

The Sun · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 11

How would it surprise readers if the statement were badly made that this season's hats are beautiful? Such an announcement would really be so unexpected that it would…

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The Moving Picture Show A Lesson From Mexico

The Sun · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 6

Australia prides itself on its democratic franchise and its advanced political system but it isn't in it with Mexico. There the legislative machine is delightfully simple--it…

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Castle Hill Show. Central Cumberland A. & H. Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 6

Officers: Patron, Mr. G. Sargent; vice-patrons, Hon. J. Cook, M.H.R., and Mr. J. C. Hunt, M.L.A.; president, Councillor L. L. Ramsay; vice-presidents…

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Exhibition of Kodak Pictures

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 February 1911 · page 2

On Wednesday his Honor, Judge Docker, opened at "The Salon," 379 George-street, Sydney, an exhibition of pictorial photography. No fewer than 249 pictures…

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Give Us a Show Criterion Theatre

Truth · Sunday 26 February 1911 · page 2

Clarke and Meynell's Comic Opera Company put up another sterling success in the production of "The Bells of Brittany," at the Criterion Theatre, last evening, when…

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