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Shows & fairs, 1913

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Cattle Hills Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

The annual show at Castle Hill Is always run on the, lines "We never postpone." It was unfortunate that some of the fence and a lavatory , were burned…

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The League. Balmain Club's Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 11

The Balmain District League Club will hold their second annual carnival in the Drummoyne Baths to-night. The two principal items on the programme will be the 220yds…

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Swimming. A. W. Barry's Record. Carnival Dates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 5

A. W. Barry's achievement in covering 100 yards in 56 3-5s under record conditions places him in the front rank of his State's swimmers, who are renowned wherever competitive…

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Manly Club's Carnival. Barry Creates New Australasian Record

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 11

Last Saturday at Manly was a delightful afternoon, there being just sufficient breeze to cool the atmosphere and make things enjoyable for competitors and spectators alike. By…

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Coonamble Carnival. Success of Roy Roberts. Coonamble

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 16

Coonamble Club held its carnival at the local municipal baths. The district championship was won by Roy Roberts, open hardleap by Roy Roberts, diving competition R. M'Mahon, diving through hoop R…

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Champion Athletes. a Promised Carnival. Will It Be Held

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 17

Many months ago it was decided to hold a State amateur athletic championship carnival. Time and tide wait for no man, neither do athletic seasons. It is getting on towards the…

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Henley on Lane Cove-- Venetian Carnival on February 1

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 27

View of the River from Northwood Wharf, showing portion of Woolwich Point…

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End of Inter-state Carnival Saturday's Racing—the Northcote Cup

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 11

Saturday last saw the departure of our interstate visitors, consequently the 18-footers' race, under Sydney Flying Squadro[?] rules, was confined to locally-owned boats. The visit of our…

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Panic at a Picture Show. Two People Killed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 10

NEW YORK, Monday.--Two people have been killed as the result of boys raising the cry of "Fire!" and causing a panic in a picture theatre…

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Racing Carnival. Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup. Prospects of the Entrants

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 16

The lengthy lists of entries for Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup are gradually being reduced to something like fair proportions, and by the time the period allotted for…

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The Moving Picture Show. a Nation Which Cannot speak Its Own Language

The Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 6

Mr. Harold N. Sloman, the boy who has come out from England to take charge of about 600 other boys at the Sydney Grammar School, is the authority for the clumsy line…

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Sporting Review. the Trumper Carnival. the Coming Testimonial Match. Turf Cricket Football Cycling Athletics Lacrosse Hockey Billiards Sailing Rowing Swimming Golf Tennis Bowls Fishing Boxing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 16

The benefit match in honor of Victor Trumper, between teams representing New South Wales and the Rest of Australia, will be commenced on the Cricket Ground on Friday. A great success is universally anticipated…

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Empire Scout Exhibition

Watchman · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 6

Lieut.—General Sir Robert Baden-Powell, who was accompanied by Lady Baden-Powell, opened a four days' Scoutcraft Exhibition at Manor Place Baths, Walworth,…

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Gallic Fair and Art Union

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 29

A meeting of the ladies' and gentlemen's committees of the Gallic Fair and Art Union was held on Tuesday at the Presbytery. The Art Union tickets are ready for…

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Picture Show Damaged

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 9

As soon as the wind began to blow in gusts it played havoc with Jackson's picture show at Rockdale. The [?] of the structure was of canvas, and it was not long before it…

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Fair Rents. a Government Bill[?] Is It Practicable?

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 8

As the outcome of the report of the select committee which inquired into the question of high rents, Mr. Carmichael has announced that a Fair Rents Bill will be one of the…

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Riverina Horse Show. Wagga's Ambition. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 10

At the annual meeting of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association last night a large amount of correspondence was dealt with bearing on the scheme for…

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The Moving Picture Show. The Island That Woke Up

The Sun · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 6

Sir John M'Call is trying to make the world understand the greatness of Tasmania. He is Agent- General for the island State, and objects to its being called "Sleepy Hollow"…

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A Fair Thing

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 6

As the Bonalbo quarantine area has been clear of the tick pest for two years the Minister for Agriculture has decided to declare it a clean area, and…

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Moruya Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 4

Moruya show opened on Wednesday under unfavorable neither conditions, the heat being intense. As a result the attendance was poor, and in…

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