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Shows & fairs, 1913

3,914 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 196

The Case of Hatton. Why Doesn't the Government Show Mercy?

Truth · Sunday 19 January 1913 · page 3

Not only is this present Government of New South Wales not particularly popular among the people, generally, but in the trade unions, there is considerable…

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Carnival Week for Sydney. Suggestions For a Comprehensive Scheme of Land and Marine Displays. Success Assured If People Enthusiastic

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 January 1913 · page 5

London has its Henley;. Nice its annual carnival; Melbourne has Henley-on-Yaira and the Cup meeting; Adelaide, Commemoration Day ; other cities of the world have all some great…

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Manly Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 7

Manly Council has granted the swimming club the use of the municipal baths of February 1 on the occasion of its annual carnival…

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"Able, Fair, and Generous." Mr. David Fell's Position

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 11

Mr. David Fell's projected retirement from State politics was the subject of several references at a meeting at Crow's Nest, North Sydney, on Saturday, and he was given clearly…

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Country Show Season. the Value of the Show. What Some Societies Are Doing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 5

The initiation of the show season draws attention to a very popular institution as far as country people are concerned. It is well over fifty years since some of the South…

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Manly's Gala Week. Successful Ending. Regatta and Venetian Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 7

"Well," said a man who stood watching the Venetian Carnival from the end of the cargo pier at Manly on Saturday night, "this is a good deal more Venetian than Venice, and I've…

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General Notes. Inverell at the Royal Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 5

At a meeting of the Inverell P. and A. Association last week the organisers for the district trophy for competition at the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show spoke most…

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The Moving Picture .Show. Mud, Dust, Dirt, and Grease

The Sun · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 6

A woman in Paris has been able to "get damages" from a motor-'bus company, because her dress was spoiled by mud splashed from the wheels of the 'bus. Half the…

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Stage Song and Show "The Sunshine Girl" Criterion Comedy Season. New Vaudeville and Pictures

The Sun · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 9

"The Sunshine Girl," at Her Majesty's, is not a musical comedy with a coherent plot, but rather a sketchy succession of comedy numbers. It includes in its cast such…

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An Empire Exhibition

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 6

The National Poultry Club, LOndon, at its last meeting discussed a proposal to raise £3,000 for the purpose of an Empire exhibition, to be held at…

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Albion Park Show

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 5

Fine weather attended the opening of Albion Park show on Wednesday last, but heavy heavy showers the afternoon marred tho exhibition from…

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The Bong Bong Race Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 15

The 27th annual race meeting of the Bong Bong Picnic Race Club began auspiciously on Thursday, but a violent thunderstorm marred the afternoon's enjoyment. Lord Chelmsford,…

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The Picture Show Companies

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 13

It is announced that arrangements have been completed between the Amalgamated Pictures Limited, West's Limited, Spencer's Limited, the Greater J. D. Williams's Amusement…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. to Be Opened Next

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Australian Natives' Association's exhibition, which will be opened by the Governor (Sir John Fuller) on January 25, will be open till February 15, and…

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The Passing Show Rabbit Trappers Strike

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 4

At a meeting of rabbit trappers at Murrumburrah last Saturday, the men decided not to trap any more rabbits at 6s per dozen, until after the…

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The Moving Picture Show In Limbo

The Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 6

Popes Boniface VI., Boniface VII., John XVI., and Benedict X., found themselves tumbling down, down, down. Nine days they fell, and when they hit ground they were…

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For the Farm Table Two Good Jelly Recipes. Sent Me by a Show Prize Winner

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 8

More are two excellent jelly recipes which a little friend sent to me; she is only sixteen, but she makes all sorts of lams and jellies and preserves, and…

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Manly Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 11

On the concluding day an Saturday the following rowing events were decided :- CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLE SCULLS (for residents of Manly and district for 12 months).—E. Huie, 1 ; J…

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Manly's Carnival Week

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 57

During the past week Manly has been visited by crowds of people, and the town itself has been gaily decked in holiday garb, the occasion being a carnival on a stupendous scale,…

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