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Shows & fairs, 1911

3,800 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 190

Australian "Bush Artists." a "Show" far tho Old country

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 6

Mr. J. Minehan, n native of Bombala, N.S.W., has been asked by Mr. Neave, who is taking home a company of "bush artists," to be the…

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Stage Song and Show "Via Wireless." Daffodil Time at the Criterion. New Vaudeville and Picture Programmes

The Sun · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 3

"Daffodil Time," at the Criterion Theatre, is giving much enjoyment to the crowded houses at each performance. "The Belle of Brittany" has a lot of pleasantly healthful…

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Women's Work Exhibition

The Sun · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 6

The Girls' Realm Guild is holding a second Demonstrational exhibition of women's work in the Town Hall after Easter. Lady Dudley will open it on April 26, and It will remain…

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A Coronation Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 8

LONDON, Friday Evening.—The Duke of Teck Lord Northcote, and lord Bly[?]h is an appeal for aid for a "Coronation Exhibition" say that the "White City" will be converted into…

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Exhibition of Paintings

The St George Call · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 6

An exhibition of paintings by pupils of Mrs. LleYelyn Sands, was held in Kogarah School of Arts, on Wednesday last (March 1) afternoon and evening. Rev…

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Barraba Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 9

BARRABA.—The official opening of the show took place to-day when Hon. F. Flowers M.L.C., Vice-President of the Executive Council, performed the ceremony. There were…

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Carlingford Competitions A Fine Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 9

The annual competitions and exhibition in connection with St. Paul's (Carlingford) Church of England was hold in the schoolroom on Saturday. The weather at…

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Protest Against the All Nations Fair

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 13

The standing committee of St. Andrew's Anglican Cathedral having approved of the following resolution has forwarded it to the secretaries of the "All Nations Fair":--"That the…

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The Passing Show

The International Socialist · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 1

MAJOR WYNNE, the gentleman Sir William Lyne sent to China as paymaster to the contingent the lunaey-patriols organised some years ago, is to take a detachment of…

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Hospital Picture Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 6

The picture show benefit, kindly tendered by Messrs. Bennington Bros., in their picture palace, George-street, parramatta, in aid of the Parramatta…

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Welfare of the Child. Unique American Exhibition

The World's News · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 10

American ingenuity and resourcefulness were never better exemplified than when on January 19 a remarkably interesting and successful exhibition "to help the children" was formally…

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The Australis Fair. Novel Attractions. Good Business Done

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 11

The long-talked-of Australia Pair, the bazaar effort this year of St. Andrew's, Presbyterian Church, Parramatta, wan the centre of our district's social…

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South Australian Show. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 9

The autumn show of the Royal Agricultural Society was opened in perfect weather on Thursday, and attracted an oven larger attendance than was recorded last year. [?]…

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The Moving Picture Show The Use of Aristocratic Legs

The Sun · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 6

Earl Percy has been for a walk in Canada. Such is the fateful message which has flashed around a wondering world to tell us that n relative of "Hotspur." and the "stout Earl…

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Swimming. State Championships. First Carnival at Domain Baths. Healy Wins 100 Yards Championship

Evening News · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 9

The [?]…

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Old Times. From the Papers of Fifty Years Ago. Exhibition at the School Op Arts

Evening News · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 6

Monday, March 4.—The Exhibition at Ar[?] Industries at the School of Arts Pitt-street, has been well attended. The receipts on Saturday being £22 1[?] and the number of visitors…

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"Scandal to the Faithful" the Show and a Fete During Holy Week. Anglican Protests and Appeals

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 13

The Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Wright) has issued the following Lenten Pastoral:--"Brethren in the Lord,--The solemn season of Lent has once more come round, and I appeal…

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Poster Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 March 1911 · page 2

The Poster Carnival, arranged by Turner Bros., took place at the Elite Skating Rink, Newtown. on Wednesday night. Messrs. Clarke Bros. and W. Whiteman carried off two of the…

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British Museum Bible Exhibition

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 March 1911 · page 19

The British Museum authorities are arranging for a special exhibition to illustrate the history and development of the British Bible. The exhibition will be…

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Royal Easter Sydney Show

Truth · Sunday 5 March 1911 · page 7

The Royal Easter Sydney Snow will be very much in evidence from April 11 to 19. The prize money amounts ta £5000. Schedule and entry forms may be had from Mr. H. M. Somer, Ocean…

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