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Shows & fairs, 1916

2,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 145

Fair Rents Court

Evening News · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 7

Application forms in connection with the Fair Rents Court are now available at the offices of all Clerks of Petty Sessions in the city and suburbs…

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Hospital Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 10
Also in Nepean Times

On behalf of their respective boards, Messrs. William Epps (secretary Royal Prince Alfred Hospital). A. G. Colledge (acting-secretary, Sydney Hospital), Clarence R. Moss (secretary Children's…

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Legal Fair Rents Act

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 8

Much Interest attaches to the newly-constituted Court under the Fair Rents, Act, the main provisions of which are somewhat novel. The Act, of course, aims at fixing a fair rent for certain premises, beyond…

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The Passing Show

The International Socialist · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 1

Many good folk tear everything, from a draft of fresh air to a new idea. Warlords fear international peace, and hate all who propagate it…

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The Futurity Stakes a Fair Field Likely

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 1

Although the final acceptors for the Futurity Stakes do not fall due till next Tuesday, the chances are a fair field will result. When late nominations closed on Tuesday last, Traquette,…

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Hospital Carnival. Police and Firemen's Effort

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 18

Sergeant C. T. Ferguson, the honorary secretary of the police and firemen's carnival and art union, to be held on February 26, has received the following letter from the boards…

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Light Horse Comforts Carnival. Strong Executive Formed

Evening News · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

There was a deal of enthusiasm at a meetin held yesterday afternoon at the Mutual Life and Citizens' Assurance Office. Mar[?] Sydney, to approve a proposal to hold…

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Light Horse. Carnival in Aid of Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 18

The first general meeting of the committee of the Light Horse Comforts Fund, in connection with the patrlotlc carnival to be held next month, was held in the boardroom of…

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Light Horse Men. Comfort Fund Started. Big Carnival Projected

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 13

A meeting to inaugurate a Light Horse Comforts Fund was held in the Citizens' Life Chambers yesterday afternoon. Mr. H. Y. Braddon presided in the absence of Sir Charles…

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Show on Good Fkiday. Archbishop Wright's Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 9

Archbishop Wright has once more protested against the holding of the Royal Agricultural Show on Good Friday. In a letter to the council of the society,…

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General Notes. Wheat for the Royal Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 14

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

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The Moving Picture- Show Trouble for Children

The Sun · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

When the German seaplanes dropped their bombs from the clouds above Ramsgate and Broadstairs, "children who were released from school rushed to pick up fragments of…

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Tahitian Hakas. Display at the Show Ground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 10

Though rain fell Intermittently all day, it was not allowed to interfere with the military sports held on the Royal Agricultural Show Ground yesterday afternoon. Soldiers, like…

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Good Friday and the Show. an Anglican Request

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 8

The Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Wright) has addressed the following letter to the council at the Royal Agricultural Society, asking that the council will dispense with the opening of…

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The Nepean Times. Saturday, Feb 12, 1916. Forthcoming Nepean Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

IN deciding to alter the date of the Annual Show of the A. H. and H. Society from early in March to , 7th and 8th April we feel that the…

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Police Id Firemen to Help Hospitals Entries Close To-night for Big Carnival on February 26

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 1

Members of the Amateur Athleitc Association and amateur members of the Police Force and Fire Brigades cannot afford to overlook the fact that entries are due this evening, at police…

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Australian Titles for Lady Swimmers To-day World's Best at Manly Carnival: Queensland Sends Down a Strong Team

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

There is to be something rea; os Swimdom to-day. The Manly Baths are to provide the scene for the Australian Championships among lady swimmers, and from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m…

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Light Horse Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 February 1916 · page 8

Sixty-five pounds were subscribed at the first meeting of the committee of the Light Horse Comforts Fund in connection with the carnival to be held on March 10 and 11. Mr. Holman…

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Tableaus for Procession Hospital Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1916 · page 3

The returned soldiers have decided to have a tableau in the big procession which Is being arranged In connection with the carnival and art union of the Police and Fire…

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