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Shows & fairs, 1916

2,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 145

Light Horse Comforts' Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 9

Representatives of all the existing regimental comforts funds for light horsemen will assemble in the board of the Mutual Life and Citizens' Association at 3 p.m. to-morrow,…

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The Moving Picture- Show Woman's Rights

The Sun · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 4

The Deputy- Auditor- General decides (or maintains) that the journey of a member's or Minister's wife in her husband's company is not a public engagement, and therefore…

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Victorian Training. Preparing for Autumn Carnival. Patrobas Goes Well

Evening News · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 7

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Picture Show at Mosman for War Chest

Evening News · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 3

The Shorts material committee of the Citizens War [?] has arranged a special was [?] the Australian Theatre [?]…

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Tenterfield P., A., and M. Society Annual Show. to All Interested

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 34

If there was any one time more than another that the above Society required practical sympathy it is just now. We all know how the annual carnival has helped to keep…

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"Ideal Home" Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

The president of the Institute of Architects of New South Wales, Mr. Arthur Wm. Anderson, forwards a statement of the architects' position in connection with the "Ideal Home"…

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Hospital Carnival Procession

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 6

The big hospital carnival and art union of the police and fire brigades, in aid of the public hospitals, is now only a fortnight off, and the arranging of the tableaux, which are to be…

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Melbourne Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 11

The Victorian Royal Agricultural Society Council decided on Tuesday that the show should be held in september next from September 25 to…

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Nowra Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 5

The forty-second annual show of the shoalhaven Agricultural Association was opened on Wednesday in fine, cool weather, Being the only district show this…

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Fair Coastal Rains. Dry Inland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 8

The moist west and southerly winds, forming part of the storm system of southern origin at present over this State, caused light to moderate rain, with some thunderstorms,…

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Light Horse Comforts Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 5

Mr. Holman yesterday informed Mr. R. L. Bilker that he would address the committee of the Light Horse Comforts Fund at its first meeting, to be held in the board room of the…

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The Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 5

The closing of entries for the wheat classes for the Royal Show has been extended to Saturday, February 19. It is necessary for entries to close at a very early date for these…

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Ideal Homes Exhibition. Statement by Architects' President

Evening News · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

Mr. Arthur W. Anderson, president of the Institute of Architects, has forwarded tothe Auditor-General, Mr. F. A. Coghian, a statement of the Institute's position regarding the "Ideal…

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Wheat for the Royal Show

The Sun · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 7

The closing of entries for the wheat classes for the Royal Show has been extended to Saturday, February 19. It is necessary for entries to close at a very early date for these…

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The Passing Show Fill in Those Forms!

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 6

The Minister for Defence stated this week that a proclamation would probably be issued shortly dealing with those who have neglected to fill in and…

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Stage, Song, and Show Passing of the Pantomime

The Sun · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 7

So Long Letty remains firmly established in the affections of audiences attending Her Majesty's Theatre. The most prominent among the joy dispensers in the cast are…

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The Moving Picture- Show Report to Mr. Holman

The Sun · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

Dear Sir,-- On your return from your holiday trip to Tasmania, we desire to congratulate you on your happy trip homeward in the company of Mr. Wade. His speech at…

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"Ideal Home" Exhibition Scathing Report by Auditor-general And Red Cross Fund Sensational Developments

Construction and Local Government Journal · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 16

Following an article in December "Building" Magazine concerning the "Ideal Home" Exhibition, organised by the N.S.W. Institute of Architects, and…

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Nowra Show. Second Day. (From Our Special Reporter.) Nowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 5

The show concluded to-day. Up to mid-day the weather, was fine, and the gate results totalled £167, which is the best yet in the history of the society. In the afternoon…

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"Ideal Home" Exhibition Statement by Organisers—the N.S.W. Institute of Architects Prosecution Recommended by Auditor-general More Money for "Red Cross" (Developments following notes on pages 12 to 16)

Construction and Local Government Journal · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 6

The latest development in connection with the "Ideal Home" Exhibition, referred to on pages 12, 13, and 16, is the appearance of an explanation by the…

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