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Shows & fairs, 1912

3,693 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 185

The Sheepbreeders' Show

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 34

The schedule for the annual Show of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association is now ready and may be had by intending exhibitors on application to the…

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Not a Tame Show

Evening News · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 11

"Our Parliament is not one of those tame, easy-going, clap-each-other-on-the-back sort of shows" said Mr, Dolley M.L.A. at the opening of the Katoomba Town Hall on Wednesday…

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Shops and Shopping. Vanity Fair on the Business Side

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 4

Is there anything new under the sun? Most women are under the impression that the corset of to- day is something quite the product of the age we live in. a belief not at all borne…

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Mr. Fisher's Complete Faith. in the Bank Proposal. a Fair and Practical Scheme

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--A communication has been sent by the Prime Minister to Mr. Murray, as president of the recent conference of Premiers, acknowledging the receipt of the…

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The Moving Picture Show The Coming War in Ulster

The Sun · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 6

Among the various disturbances now sh[?]ing this old planet the one which is astir in the top end of Ireland has the fiercest look but probably carries the least motive power…

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Mosman Christmas Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 11

At a meeting of the committee that managed the Mosman Christmas Carnival, presided over by Mr. Marshall, Mr. Myles Ariell (Hon. secretary) read a report that showed the function was a complete success,…

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The Apiary Honey for Exhibition

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 5

Mr. Percy Hunter, of the N.S.W. Intelligence Bureau, Martin Place, Sydney, requires some small lots of honey to send to England for…

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Sydney Show Sales

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 13

The annual exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., will soon be here, and we are reminded of the fact by the advertisement of…

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Easter Show Publications

Evening News · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 6

The secretary of the New South Wales Royal Agricultural Society states that a circular has been issued to business firms in Sydney, that a certain publication will be printed…

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Mosman Bay Christmas Carol Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the Mosman Bay Christmas carols carnival was held on Wednesday night. The report of the secretary stated that the function bad been a great…

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The Passing Show DISAPPOINTED

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 6

A Sydney man, who was know as a great whisky-drinker for years, suddenly became a total abstainer. Asked by a friend how he came to give up…

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Sailing. Interstate Carnival Four Events To-morrow

Evening News · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 2

A bIG programme has been arranged for to-morrow in connection with the interstate carnival at Sydney. The events for decision are:—Interstate [?]…

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Royal Show Publications. Misleading Assertions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 4

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Socity states that a circular has been issued to business firms in Sydney, which states that a certain publication will be printed on the…

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Surf Carnival To-day. Big Programme at Freshwater

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 8

At Freshwater, one of the most popular of Sydney's ocean beaches, the annual carnival of the Freshwater Surf and Life Saving Club, will be held to-day. Should the weather be fine huge crowds are expected to attend…

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The Moving Picture Show No Business in Politics

The Sun · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 6

A lot of people seem to cherish the idea that the politics of the country should be run on business lines. It is a fatal mistake The very nature of politics refuses to allow…

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" Want Fair Play." M'vea-langf0rd Controversy Manager M'lain Talks to Promoter. What Is Wanted for Return Fight

The Sun · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 9

"I don't want any sympathy; all I'm asking for is fair play." Billy Mr'Lain, manager for Sam M'Vea was the speaker, and while he was making his…

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Stage Song and Show the Royal Comic Opera. Passing of "The Girl in the Train." Holiday Matinees, Pictures, and Vaudeville

The Sun · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 6

The Royal Comic Opera Company present "The Quaker Girl" in Her Majesty's Theatre to-day at a special holiday matinee, as well as at the regular evening performance. The…

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Exhibition Building

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 27 January 1912 · page 11

The visit of Tiny Town is drawing near. On Saturday, February 3rd., at the Sydney Exhibition (Skating Rink), the wonderful little town…

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Mosman Christmas Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1912 · page 17

At a meeting of the committee that managed the Mosman Christmas Carnival, presided over by Mr. Marshall, Mr. Myles Ariell (hon. secretary) read a report that showed the function was a complete success, spectacularly and financially. A cheque for £35, representing…

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The Passing Show

The International Socialist · Saturday 27 January 1912 · page 1

IN the Ballarat Earning Echo, 16.12.11, R. J. Powell writes of a Ballarat man who couldn't buy tobacco, although he was working. "Well, you can't do everything on a…

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