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Shows & fairs, 1914

3,974 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 199

In Camp at Coogee. Visitors Show Their Paces

Evening News · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 8

The latest batch of boxers for the Baker circuit—Jeff Smith, of America. Dubourg, of France, and Nat Williams, of England—are delighted with the training Quarters in which…

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Jack Johnson's Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 10

Jack Johnson has been unable to secure a hall for his proposed boxing exhibition. The Hanley Territorial Dill-hall was refused, and though the use of the football ground was…

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Cot Fund Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

Epping's annual effort, on behalf of the fund which maintains the Epping cot in the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, was held on Saturday, and, as usual…

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The Dolls' Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 7

The friends of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children are already busy with the "Dolls' Carnival," which is to be held in the Town Hall in October. The Lady Mayoress is…

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Commercial. the Panama Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 12

Mr. Niels Nielsen, who is collecting information on behalf of the Premier respecting the probable exhibits of our primary and secondary industries at the Panama Exhibition, to be held…

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The Australian Game. Championship Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 5

Initiated in 19[?]8—the jubilee year of the Australian game—two championship carnivals havo been hold—the first in Melbourne in 1908, and the second in Adelaide in 1911. It is,…

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Samarang Exhibition. Brisbane Merchants and Representation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 11

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--A deputation, consisting of seven Brisbane merchants, waited on the Acting-Premier this afternoon, with the object of inquiring of the Government what it…

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New Zealand Show Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 15

The "Within, the Law" Company wound up a 12 nights' season at the Wellington Opera House, The play went with a swing all the way through, and the various principals—Miss Muriel…

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Tasmanian Turf Good Entries for Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 4

Entries for the "Tasmanian' Fortnight" show a gratifying increase, so far as Hobart is concerned, compared with last season, but In Launcestion there has been a shrinkage from 378 to…

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Ladies' Swimming Carnival -- Annual Championships in Sydney

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 28

Starters in the 100 Yards, Championship of N.S.W., which was won by Miss Mina Wylie (Sydney)…

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Industrial. the Panama Exhibition. Question of Local Representation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 15

Mr. Niels Nielsen, who is collecting information on behalf of the Premier respecting the probable exhibits of our primary and secondary industries at the Panama…

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The League. Waverley's Carnival. League's Own Annual Fixture

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 17

Though the weather favored the Waverley League Club for its third annual carnival on Saturday, the swimming did not come up to expectations. There were some fine contests, but…

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Panama. Australia and the Exhibition. States Not Decided. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 14

Questioned concerning the representation of Australia at the Panama-Pacific Exhibition, the Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Glynn) replied:—"Nothing definite has been done yet…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival Reviewed. Things That Might Be Different

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 16

The country week lawn tennis carnival of 1914 will be remembered by those who participated for some time, both by reason of the enjoyment had and of the hard work each player…

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The Moving Picture Show. a Man in Doubt

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 6

A communication bearing the stamp of the Chief Commissioner for Railways and Tramways has reached this office. It's brief message is: "The Railway Department has…

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All-america Amateur Athletic Team Arrives in Australia Exhibition at the Sydney Police Sports—a Popular Team—

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 1

The numerically small but athletically big All-America track and field under the direction of Mr. Eustace M. Pe[?]otto, and the New Zealand contingent, in charge of Mr…

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In Society and Out. Presentation to Mrs. Dwyer--Personal Paragraphs--Charity Meeting--Venetian Carnival Evening--Dance at Woollahra

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 6

The social room at the Trades Hall last night was unusually festive in the occasion of a presentation to Mrs. K. Dwyer, in recognition of her long service to the Labor…

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Of Interest to Women. Noises of the City. Vice-Regal Gossip. Departure of Lady Fuller. Travelling Australians. Recent Weddings. Modern Customs. A Unique Doll Show. Items of General Interest

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 20

THE noises of the city seem to be daily increasing, and it is little wonder that the majority of people suffer from nerves. The jar and rattle of the trains and trams make boat travelling quite a joy, and…

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Athletics. Australasian Champions. Commonwealth and Dominion (N.z.) Select Powerful and Formidable Combinations. Arrival of the American and N.z. Teams. Exhibition Action at the Police Sports. Americans a Fine Lot of Unassuming Athletes. Reg. Caughey's Shot-putting. Can He "Drag" a Little? South Sydney Harriers' Financial. Success. Club's Sports Meeting and Motes

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 5

Although five clubs were in action at the Sports Ground. the great attraction on Saturday was the Police Club sports. and that was of course chiefly due to the…

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Kosciusko Golf Carnival

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 8

It is anticipated that many golfers will [?] themselves of the chance in play at Mount [?] from January 26 to 21. on what is considered the finest Little [?] course inland…

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