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Shows & fairs, 1915

3,296 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 165

The Passing Show

The International Socialist · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 1

Credulity is leading millions to the shambles. Those who blindly swallow what the capitalist press preaches, gio into factories…

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To-night's Carnival. Strict Rule for Boats

The Sun · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 2

Relative to the Venetian Carnival to be held at Manly to-night, the District Naval Officer (Captain Brownlow) has granted permission to boats at Manly to move about…

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The Panama Exhibition. Why Mr. Deakin Is Going

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 13

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- Mr. Mahon, Minister for External Affairs, made a short statement to-day in explanation of the "magnanimity of the action of the Federal Government" in at…

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Racial Feeling. an Appeal for Fair Play. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 15

During the war the racial question has been raised repeatedly by persons who have questioned the loyalty of residents of German descent. The Attorney-General (Mr. H…

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Carnival on the Corso. Brilliant Scene at Manly

Evening News · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 3

Fine weather favored Manly's third night of the carnival, when the Corso was again the course of gaiety. The whole stretch of the Corso was command[?]red for the occasion…

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THE Moving Picture Show. The Superfluous Nail

The Sun · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 4

The Appeal Court in England has decided that the loss of a fingernail is not an accident. A barber's assistant found that' his nails were injured by the dry shampoo…

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Falklands Fight. Further Details. Germans Show Great Bravery

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 14

"The German cruisers sent to the bott[?] off the Falkland Islands on December 8, apparently were taken unawares by the British at the time when neither side was expecting…

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Fun on Manly Corso. Tango, Two-step, and Confetti. Ideal Carnival Weather

The Sun · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 2

Last night the Corso at Manly came into its own as a place for carnival fun. Tho illuminations excelled those of previous evenings, and the procession of illuminated and…

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Venetian Carnival Last Night's Brilliant Scene Enormous Crowds

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1915 · page 2

The crowd which literally poured itself upon Manly last night exceeded all anticipations. During the last week, which has been the occasion of a Venetian Carnival at the popular…

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Manly Carnival Brilliant Water-scene. Viewed by 80,000 People

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1915 · page 4

Manly was a riot of colored lights, and a medley of mellow music last night. The gala week ended with a Venetian carnival on the waters of Manly Cove. It was a…

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Fine Show at Tivoli Wright and Dietrich's Success

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1915 · page 6

Wright and Dietrich, billed as "the somewhat different singers," opened a return season at the Tivoli Theatre yesterday. They materially strengthened an already strong' bill, and…

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Show Girl on Surf Board. Would Emulate the "Duke."

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1915 · page 14

The fourth scene of the first act of the Adelphi pantomime, The Babes in the Wood, depicts On the Sands at Coogee. This gives opportunity for the setting of one of the most…

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The Trade Exhibition will teach you exactly what Goods to ask for Exhibition Will Be Held of Goods "Not Made in Germany" Some Novel Ideas Catching on Immensely

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1915 · page 8

The members of the N.S.W. Chamber of Commerce, the N.S.W. Chamber of Manufacturers, and the Millions Club, who have set their hands to the plough for the extension of…

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Finance—mining—markets Finance Market More Settled Balance Sheets Show State of Affairs Dividends and Prices

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1915 · page 4

A more settled market prevailed during the past week for investment stocks, and prices ruling prior to the holidays were fully maintained. In a number of cases material…

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Panama Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 11

The Panama Pacific International Exposition will be opened on February 29. There will be no postponement. One of the main reasons which makes a postponement…

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Marrickville Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 6

The first amateur night carnival of the year will commence at 8 o'clock this evening on the Sydney Sports Ground. This meeting has been organised by the Marrickville Club, and included in the…

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Goseord Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 11

GOSFORD, Saturday.--The Gosford Show was considered to-day in the weather and attracted a good attendance. Additional awards:-- Cattle: Jersey ball, W. E. Kirkness do., under…

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Panama Exhibition. Honor to Belgium

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 7

PARIS, Sunday.--Franco has-offered Belgium a place of honor in the French Court at the Panama Exhibition…

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The Moving Picture Show. Sometimes Lively

The Sun · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 4

In Belgium they have got used to the daily incidents of war, and a man wakes up in the morning expecting a shall with the same serene certainty as that with which…

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Carnival at Manly. Crowd of Over 80,000 Sightseers

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 8

For the concluding night, of Manly's annual carnival a venetian water scene had been arranged . The village was thronged with a crowd of people, estimated to have numbered over…

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