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Shows & fairs, 1914

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Agricultural Society Show Matters

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society was held at the Exchange, Penrith, on…

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Manly Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 10

The third night of the carnival at Manly proved even a greater success than the previous evenings. The Corso was crowded with people. The Rozelle Band was stationed in…

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White Elephant Exhibition

The World's News · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

Is this photograph prophetic? it shows the huge head of an elephant which will form the central figure in the group, "Nations in the East," at the Panama Pacific International Exhibition, to be held at Panama…

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Country Tennis Carnival

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 1

COOMA'S REPRESENTATIVES. BACK ROW : HUMPHRIES AND McALPINE. FRONT ROW : WATSON AND WISEMAN…

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Commercial British Dominions Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 16

At the council meeting of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, held on Wednesday last, an invitation was received from Lord Strathcona, president of the British Dominions Exhibition,…

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North Bondi Surf Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 11

North Rondi Surf and Life having Club will hold its annual surf carnival (under the auspices of the Surf Bathing Association of New South Wales) at North Bendi Beach next Saturday afternoon, the first event…

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Samarang Exhibition. Proposed Australian Court

Evening News · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 9

A meeting of the Sydney committee working for the Samarang Exhibition, was held at the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, Mr. G. F. Earp, M.L.C., in the chair…

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Panama Exhibition. Mr Nielsen Mentioned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 22

A report gained circulation in political quarters yesterday that Mr. Niel Nielson, ex-Minister for Lands and ex-member for Y[?] in the State Parliament would be appointed…

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Fair Fell Dut, Two Bald Spots

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 7

[?] N.Z.—"My little brother's head came out in [?] of rash and [?] festered heads, and the hair [?] is fall out, in fact he had two bald spots, not [?] to be seen. He suffered from this trouble for…

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The Passing Show

The International Socialist · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 1

"Obey the law and revere the profits."—A capital text. The wage-slave has a choice of starvation or revolt…

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Butter in Fair Demand. London, Saturday Morning

The Sun · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 8

There was a fair demand for Australian butter yesterday. Finest Victorian grades had business at 112s to 115s, and New South Wales of similar…

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Visitors to the Minly Carnival Entertained by the [?]

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

PHOTO, OF THE [?] AT THE MARLY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. WHEN MATER [?] TO MANLY AND THE MAYORS OF ROSTH SYDSEY (ALD. MILSON)MARRICKVILLE (ALD.THORNLEY) EASTWOOD (ALD. SMALL). WILLOUGHBY (ALD. BACKHOUSE). FORBES (ALD. HUNTER), ALEXANDRIA (ALD. O'RIORDAN), WATERLOO (ALD. POWELL). ANNABDAKE (ALD. COLEBROOK),…

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"Pavement Dance" Frolics at Manly. Annual Carnival Novelties

The Sun · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

That the continental carnival spirit has thoroughly caught on in Manly was clearly demonstrated last night. There were fully 20,000 pleasure-seekers on the Corso and…

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League. Waverley Club's Carnival. Alick Wickham Taking Part

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 11

The Waverley club's third annual carnival is set down for the Bronte Baths this alter[?]on, the first race to commence at 2 o'clock. The star item was undoubtedly the 100 yards professional championship of New South…

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Country Tennis Carnival. Nearing an End. Metropolis V. Country

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 11

The country tennis carnival was advanced a stage at the Double Bay courts yesterday. The country matches are now nearing completion. Trundle and Cowra will contest the final in the…

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Tango by the Sea. New Ideas at Manly Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 15

A great crowd thronged Darley-road, Manly, at the Village Carnival last night. It was "Tango" and shopping night, and Manly has rarely seen such a dense gathering in the…

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The Moving Picture Show The Vocal Fire-Fighters

The Sun · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

The Musical Expert has the gift of prophecy:-- The occupation of the gallant fireman, has gone. No more will his helmet of brass be…

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Bert, the Fish-and-chips Man. Meditations on Manly the Carnival Considered

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 5

"So you're goln' over to the Manly carnival," said Bert, the fish-and-chips man. "Wouldn't mind goin meself, only I 'ave to git back to biz…

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Dress to Your Eyes. a Good Color Standard. What the Fair Woman Should Wear. the Unfortunate with the Yellow Skin

Globe · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 11

Bright shades are the choice of the moment. But one must be careful whele bright shades are concerned. for there is the little matter of complexion to consider. Should the bright…

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Venetian Carnival Manly Transformed

The Sun · Sunday 18 January 1914 · page 10

At 7.30 last night Manly was already crowded with eager sightseers, who, lined the Lsplanade and crowded the Corso and the public wharf, till one was reminded of…

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