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Shows & fairs, 1913

3,914 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 196

The Royal Show. Closing of Entries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 10

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society points out that the Royal Show being nearly three weeks earlier this year, it is necessary that intending exhibitors should…

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The Moving Picture Show. An Innocent Suffragette

The Sun · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 6

The suffragettes are very much in earnest, but any modern burglar could give them points in cunning. Take the case of Miss Sylvia Pankhurst. "The police gave evidence…

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Tragedy at a Carnival. Children's Car in Flames. Girl Burned to Death. Nine Others Expected to Die. London

The Sun · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 8

During the progress of a carnival at Tarassa, in Spain, a masked individual started firing confetti from a pistol, persisting in this pastime until he set fire to one of the…

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Fair Rents

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1913 · page 8

The superficial view is almost always fallacious and frequently dangerous. The newly-fledged political enthusiast finds this out only by experience. His brain is illuminated by…

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Fair Rents Courts

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1913 · page 18

House-rents are high because houses are scarce, and houses are scarce, in the last analysis, because the land is monopolised. Even with the demand for houses so keen as…

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Hospital Carnival

Truth · Sunday 9 February 1913 · page 10

For the past three months extensive preparations have been in hand, and are now fully complete, for the opening of the carnival on Tuesday afternoon. The…

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Newcastle Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1913 · page 10

The committee met at the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night, when matters were finally fixed up for the annual show next month. It ,was reported that arrangements were being…

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Give Us a Show. National Amphitheatre

Truth · Sunday 9 February 1913 · page 2

In this home of vaudeville, all is going along merry as a honeymooning couple in a Melbourne express. Schepp's Novelty Circus is one of the king-pin…

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Eastern Suburbs Carnival J. Dexter 880 Yards District Champion

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1913 · page 13

The charmingly-situated Bronte Baths were en fete yesterday afternoon, the occasion being the Eastern Suburbs Club's annual carnival. The club has just attained its majority, and if…

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Stage Song a Show the Producer's Aim. Mr. Knight and 'Bella Donna'

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1913 · page 15

"I want to make the audience think they are in Egypt to smell it, see it, and feel it." This is how Mr. Julius Knight expressed…

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Sydney Hospital Fete. To-morrow's Carnival

Evening News · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 6

To-morrow will be Sydney Hospital Carnival Day— the day which through the efforts of Mr. Hugh D. M'Intosh is set apart for healthy amusement and merriment, and at the same time to lend aid to a…

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Eastern Suburbs Carnival. J. Dexter Wins Half-mile

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 12

The Eastern Suburbs Amateur Club celebrated the attainment of its 21st birthday on Saturday with a carnival that, despite unfavourable Weather conditions, attracted a large number of people to Bronte…

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"Not Serious." a Picture Show Exit

The Sun · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 1

Victor George Teasdale, representing the Oxford Picture Show, Ltd., pleaded not guilty before Mr. King, at Paddington Police Court to- day, to an information under the…

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Sheepbreeders' Annual Show Some New Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 4

The prize schedule for the 1913 show of the Sheepbreeders' Association, to be held from July 2 to July 5, at the Royal Agricultural Grounds, has been issued. The merino…

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Swimming. Saturday's Events. Eastern Suburbs Carnival. Manly's 220Yds Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 12

The outstanding feature of Saturday's fixtures was the win of J. Dexter of the Randwick and Coogee Club in the 880 yards championship of the Eastern Suburbs clubs. In the absence of the State…

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Trumper Goes In. Carnival of Enthusiasm. Conquering the Clouds

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 7

The sunshine and enthusiasm of the Australian sporting mind takes a lot of killing. Clouds and fear of rain will certainly not do it. There was doubt as to whether there would be…

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The Moving Picture Show. Answers to Correspondents

The Sun · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 6

"C.G.W."-- No, he was not made leader in your absence. We advise you not to be discouraged by a certain chilliness in the Liberal press. It will warm to you again…

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Picture Show Shares. Charge of Forgery. J. D. Williams Co. Ex-employee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 7

Frank Lloyd, 32, was charged at the Central Police Court on Saturday, before Mr. Love, S.M., on an information laid by John Williamson, that on or about October 31, 1912, at…

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Stage Song and Show. William Anderson Season. New Adelphi Melodrama. "The Sunshine Girl" Current Vaudeville and Pictures

The Sun · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 3

The re- occupation of the Palace boards by Mr. William Anderson's dramatic combination, with Miss Eugenie Duggan and Mr. Cyril Mackay as the principals, was a…

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Swimming. Ladies' Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 12

The plans of the seating accommodation at the carnival of the New South Wales Ladies' Amateur Association, to be held at the Municipal Baths next Saturday week, are on view at Nicholson's, in…

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