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Shows & fairs, 1913

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The Annual Aquatic Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 11

The first attempt to save life from shipwreck by aeroplane was made at Portland (Oregon), recently, when an aviator flew out to the wreck of a schooner with life lines…

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Kiama Agricultural Show

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 7

KIAMA, Monday.--The Kiama Agricultural Association has been particularly fortunate this year, in so fair that the weather conditions and attendances throughout the annual show have added to the effectiveness of a record…

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No "Stars." Advertising State Carnival

The Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 9

It is to be hoped that the New South Wales athletic championships, to be held in March next, will have the effect of giving athletics in Sydney a good lift-up. The game badly…

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Fox-terrier Club's Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 11

One of the most successful shows held by the Fox Terrier Club of N.S.W. took place yesterday at Brighton-le-Sands. About 400 visitors attended. The large judging ring on the lawn of the Hotal Brighton…

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N.s.w. League of Swimmers. Championship Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 12

The championship caruival of the New South Wales Leagus of Swimmers, which will be held at the Municipal Baths in the Domain on Saturday, February 15, promises to provide a most interesting afternoon's…

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Shows of the Week. Cosford Show

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 2

The annual show of the Gosford A. and H. Association was held on Friday under favorable weather conditions, the opening ceremony being…

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In the Country. Band Carnival at Moree. Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 10

The third annual grand earnival in aid of the Moree District Band was held to-day a the showground in fine weather. There was a large attendauce. The show opened…

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A.N.A. Exhibition. Tribute to Mr. Deakin. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 9

The Australian Natives Association exhibition was formally opened on Saturday afternoon by the State Governor, Sir John Fuller, who, replying to a toast, said he could not…

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The Moving Picture Show a New Sport

The Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 6

Owing to the present plague of Pulex Irritans, "a little blackish creature," a new sport has begun. It is the sport of hunting the Pulex. People are pursuing this sport…

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Anniversary Day. Carnival of Sport. Celebrations in City and Country

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 10

The weather which favoured the celebration of Anniversary Day was in strong contrast to the trying conditions which the public had to endure on Saturday, for the summer beat was…

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Caledonian Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 21

INVERELL, Tuesday.--The annual Caledonian carnival was concluded on Monday night. The function included a concert on Saturday night, church parade on Sunday, procession and sports on Monday, and a grand ball on…

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Sydney Hospital Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 7

The committee controlling the organisation of the various stalls in connection with the monster fete and art union organised by Mr. Hugh D. Mclntosh to aid tho funds of the…

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A Carnival of Joy

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 3

There will be quite a theatrical favor surrounding the "bizarre" stalls to be controlled by the army of well-known city ladies in connection with the monster fete…

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Tact for Wives Home Manners Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 1

The problem of how to be happy though married says Mrs. Schofield wife of Dr. Ernest [?] is solved Mrs [?] is the organising secretary of…

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Swimming. Randwick and Coogee Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 16

The carnival of the Randwick and Coogee (Amateur) Club is to take place at the Coogee Aquarium Baths to-night (Wednesday). Forty-six teams have entered in the 133yds brace relay race…

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Kiama Show—high-class Stock

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 38

Kiama is situated near the centre of the famous Illawarra district It is essentially a dairying part, and each year what may be termed the cream of the milk-producing stock of the local and surrounding districts compete at the Agricultural Show. South Coast breeders bring their stock forward in the pink of condition, not too fat, for the dairy cow does not look her best when overburdened with beef. Capacious, evenly-balanced udders and well placed,…

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The Moving Picture Show Appropriate Gifts

The Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 6

Few people know how to choose a gift appropriately. Most of them are always making bad mistakes. They give a set of pipes to a non-smoker; a Tantalus to Archdeacon…

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The Royal Show Closing Date of Entries

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 1

Easter is nearly three weeks earlier this year than it was in 1912 so that intending [?] at the Royal Show in Sydney will need to see to their entries in…

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The League. Leighhardt League Carnival. Laws Retains lOOYDS CHAMPIONSHIP

Referee · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 11

There was a large attendance at the first League swimming carnival of the season, which was held at the Municipal Baths, Lefchhardt Park, on Thursday night. Following are the…

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Sydney Anniversary Carnival Matches and Novel Events at the Cricket Ground

Referee · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 10

A three nights cycling carnival, promoted by Bikarena, Ltd., at the Sydney Cricket Ground, took place under League of N.S.W. Wheelmen rules on Friday, Saturday, and…

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