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Shows & fairs, 1912

3,693 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 185

Fair Rents

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 2

Mr. Beeby, the Actings-Premier, has been complimented by the press for showing some common-sense in replying to a deputation which came…

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A Fair Boxer

The St George Call · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 8

They were "skylarking" at Cronulla, he and she. He was of middle age and moderate physique, and she a fine damsel with beauty and robust youth on her…

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Manly's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 18

Associated swimmers should note that there will be no [?] entries accepted at the carnival of the Manly Amateur Club, to be held at Manly next Saturday afternoon. Entries for all events close positively with Mr…

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The Passing Show

The International Socialist · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 1

WHEN the Bulletin printed that, par in "Aboriginalities" re the Melbourne women and the milk supply, it might have acknowledged the source of the argument re milk…

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Sailing. the Interstate Carnival. This Afternoon's Contests

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 20

THe interstate Dingy carnival will be commenced this afternoon, when the race for the l4-footers' Australian championship and a 10-footers' interstate handicap will be sailed. Three States—Western Australia,…

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The Moving Picture Show Our Happy-Go-Lucky Hospitals

The Sun · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 6

Our boasted civilisation gets a severe shock every now and again when we discover the peculiar likeness it bears to the very oldest savagery. Sometimes we learn that people in…

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A Woman's Letter. The Doll Show. LONDON. W., Dec. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 9

We are having a wonderfully mild December. In spite of gales on the coast and wild weather in the Mediterranean, the temperature is mild. I have been working and writing…

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Hornsby Court. Tuesday, January 16. (Before Mr. M. F. Fitzhardinge, D.S.M., and Messrs. G. P.Morris,H.A.Brigg,and H.E.Jordan,J's.P.) A Ponnant Hills Family Affair

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 4

Frances Swinney sued her , husband, Prank Samuel Swinney, for maintenance. Frances Swinney stated that defendant, her husband, bad left her without support…

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Venetian Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 January 1912 · page 11

The water carnival, held at Manly last night, attracted very many thousands of spectators. The majority of the residences facing the harbor beach, from those situated on the highland on the west side, round to the furthest…

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Combined Clubs' Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 January 1912 · page 11

Entries close for the half-mile and mile open handicaps and half-mile Amateur Championship of N.S. Wales at the Redfern and Balmain Combined Clubs carnival next Saturday. The carnival will take place…

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Give Us a Show. Kings Theatre

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1912 · page 3

The management of the above theatre continue to maintain their reputation for bright and entertaining picture performances. The dramatic stories and love…

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Picture Show Partners. Brothers of the Craft. Peterson Says He Was Plucked. White and Willey Charged with Conspiracy

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1912 · page 2

A couple of theatrical-looking men, one young and the other middle-aged, named Thomas White and Sidney James Henry Willey, carrying on business as the Empire…

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Venetian Carnival at Manly

Evening News · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 10

The management of Manly's Venetian Carnival held on Saturday evening has every reason to be gratified with the success of its initial effort. From early in the evening the ferry…

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Coronation Picture[?]show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 4

The Coronation Theatre, Cleveland-street, Redfern, was crowded out on Saturday, night, when, amongst other pictures, a thrilling military drama, "The Battle," was screened. A "continental" roo[?] at this hall…

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Victoria Show.—pitt-street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 4

The programme of pictures at the Victoria Hall in Pitt-street is kept moving with the rapid progress of cinematograph development. On Saturday night a good audience assembled to see the dramas,…

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Railway Link with Perth. Proposed Exhibition. on Completion of the Line

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 9

PERTH, Sunday.--The Minister for Works has a survey party out looking for a route through the Darling Ranges, by way of Woongan Pass, for the West Australian broad-gauge line, to…

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The Moving Picture Show The Peaceful Person from Nippon

The Sun · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 6

The Japanese peace, advocate who has gone to America to soothe Captain Hobson is almost as interesting in his way as the two captured Russian cruisers under…

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Manly Venetian Carnival. Striking Aquatic Display. Thirty Thousand People View the Scene

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 8

Manly's first attempt at a Venetian carnival and aquatic display was made on Saturday night, when the waters of Manly Cove, extending from North Harbor to Smedley's Point, and from…

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The Manly Carnival. Scenes on Land and Water. a Blaze of Light by Night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 12

It was like a day at Coney Island, and [?] was like a night there, too. For Manly, though it lacks some things that go to make up the fame of the American seaside resort,…

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Stage Song and Show Holiday Matinee Announcements. Farewell Nights of Ethel Irving. Literary Play at the Palace

The Sun · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 2

This week "The Quaker Girl" will dispense generously of- her melodious daintiness. In addition to her evening meeting there will be a matinee on Wednesday and a special holiday…

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