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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

3,914 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 196

"Do the Fair Thing."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 6

The gentleman to whom we referred a day or two ago, as giving a competent opinion on day labor work, says: "For the sake of the overseer, who probably has…

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Nopean Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 4

To-day (Saturday) will be the second day of our show; and at noon the show will be officially opened by the Hon J L Trefle, Minister for…

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The Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 2

By the time those notes are in circulation our annual show will have commenced. As to outsiders a town and district are, largely judged by…

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The Passing Show

The International Socialist · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 1

The average worker toils on the edge of a precipice. Capitalism allows the worker just enough to live on, and he more. Should…

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Parramatta at the Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 6

Parramatta was strongly represented at the Castle Hill show both days, Amongst those present we noticed: Messrs. T. R. Moxham and J. C. Hunt, M's.L.A., Mayor…

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Visitors to Sydney Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 4

One of the most attractive sources of amusement during the Easter Carnival in the city will be the produce tion of the dramatic version of Harold…

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Free Samples at the Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 4

The Arm of A H Burnet and Co Ltd. are making a display of some of some of their numorous manufactures at the local show this week. Their…

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The Trotting Events at Nepean Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 6

Following are the handicaps for the trotting events at the Nepean Show:— 1½ Mile Trot.—Daisy V scr., Bandelero scr., Don Tux 8 sees behind,…

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Rugby League. Show Ground Will Be Used

Evening News · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 11

[?] of the Royal [?] that some of the [?] Ground appear to be [?] that in consequence of…

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The Moving Picture Show. Reported to the Police

The Sun · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 6

"Hould on there," said the sergeant at the police station to the man who had come to report the robbery. Ye say ye've been robbed or embezzled, or otherwise deprived…

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General View of the Castle Hill Show Ground

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 13

In the centre, the Beecroft Girls, winners of the Physical Drill. In the foreground, Mr. Charley Booth, laying down the law to a much-interested trio…

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Motors, Botors, and Aeroplanes. More Mew Models. at R.a.s. Show. an Approved Three-wheeler. Trade Notes

The Sun · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 5

One of the most interesting features of the Royal Agricultural Show, opening on the 18th of the month, will be the motor-car exhibits. Several firms have arranged for…

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The Royal Show. Sydney's Colossal Exhibition

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 March 1913 · page 4

All the entries for the Sydney Show, which begins on March 18, have now closed, and the secretary has been able to arrive at something near a total of the numbers which will go to make another magnificent…

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Newcastle's Carnival Week

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 March 1913 · page 11

Carnival week commenced to-day in typical Summer weather, and appropriately proceedings began with a surf carnival on the City Beach. This was in the hands of the local surf club,…

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Skuthorp's Easter Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 2 March 1913 · page 11
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Nothing appeals to the Australian more than outdoor attraction, especially when that attraction is connected with a horse show, S[?] carnival will open at the Sydney…

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The Easter Show

Truth · Sunday 2 March 1913 · page 8

The preparations for the Royal Show at Easter are well advanced, and the carnival on Moore Park this year promises to eclipse its predecessors. Secretary Somer…

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Australian Football. Inter-State Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 2 March 1913 · page 6

A special meeting of the New South Waled Railway and Tramway Football Club will be held at the Institute to-morrow night. The arrangements for the club's Adelaide…

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The Royal Show. Over 8000 Entries

The Sun · Sunday 2 March 1913 · page 23

All the entries for the Sydney Show, which begins on March 18, have now closed, and the secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society has been able to arrive at something…

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Give Us a Show. the Tivoli

Truth · Sunday 2 March 1913 · page 2

After an absence of about two years, Miss Cassie Walmer made her reappearance at the Tivoli last night, and met with a reception calculated to make her heart feel…

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