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Shows & fairs, 1916

2,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 145

An All-british Fair No Foreign Exhibits

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 7

Early next year there is to be held at Willesden Green, near London, an exhibition to be called "The Industries of the Empire Fair," at. which some thousands of exhibitors and more…

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Big Effort for Hospitals by Police and Fire Brigades Next Saturday's Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 5

The much-talked of carnival and art union of the Police and Fire Brigades, the whole of the proceeds from which are to be divided among 33 public hospitals, is now only a week…

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Fair Rents Association

Evening News · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 6

At a meeting of Labor League delegates from the Eastern [?] at St. George's Hall, Paddington, [?] Association was formed. The speaker's [?] the fact that in spite…

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Fair Rents Court

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

Up to the present 27 applications have been lodged with the Registrar of the Fair Rents Court, Chancery Square, by residents of the various suburbs in the metropolitan area, to…

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Hospital Carnival Procession

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 3

The organising committee of the Police and Firemen 's Carnival and Art Union, in aid of the public hospitals, on Saturday next, has decided to give the following prizes for the…

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Bathurst Show Abandoned

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 7

BATHURST, Saturday.—At a meeting of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Council today it was decided to abandon the 1916 exhibition altogether. A proposal to hold a one- day Show…

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Castle Hill Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 7

There was a large attendance at the Castle Hill show on Saturday, when the following further awards were made:— Flowers.—Six roses, distinct, variety, T. A. Clifton…

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Soldiers and Tenterfield Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 7

TENTERFIELD, Saturday.—The Agricultural Show Committee decided this afternoon to ask the Camp Commandant at Armidale to allow all Tenterfield soldiers leave to attend the local…

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The Moving Picture-Show Kings of Clubs

The Sun · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

The [?]sion of Dr. Archibald Grubb:-- Queer, the things a fellow dreams. Last night in the sleeping hours a lawyer came to my bedside (cloven feet, horns, tail,…

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Bondi Carnival Week

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 6

A large committee, under the presidency of tho Mayor of Waverley (Ald. J. Barracluff) has been working for several weeks arranging a carnival to be held at Bondi Beach. A…

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White City Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 6

The fete at White City last night war, largely attended. The following awards in the fancy dress competitions were made by the hon. judges. Messrs. Blomberry and Cogswell:--…

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Pyrmont-patriotic Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 6

The Pyrmont Amateur Swimming Club held a carnival at the local baths in aid of the Pyrmont-Ultimo military motor ambulance. A sum of £50 was raised. This sum added to…

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Dalby Show

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 5

The Dalby Pastoral and Agricultural Association have decided that the weather is not yet sufficiently promising to justify them in making any definite arrangements…

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Bathurst Show Abandonment

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 5

The taking over of the Bathurst Ground as a military camp by the Defence authorities means a serions loss to the Bathurst A. H. and P…

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The Tenterfield Show

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 5

The Tenterfield P.A. and M. Society has decided to hold its annual exhibition on March 7th, 8th and 9th next. The schedule of prizes is now being issued…

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Light Horse Carnival. £85 Already Subscribed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 6

Two more subscriptions were received yesterday in connection with the Light Horse Comforts Carnivals on March 10 and 11, the donors being Messrs. C. A. Coles (Goulburn), two guineas, and…

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The Passing Show War Chest Commissioner

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 4

Mr. H. E. Budden, War Chest Commissioner is a member of the well-known linn of Sydney architects, Messrs. Kent, Budden, and Greenwell…

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Show Your Colours. New Zealand Recruiting Appeal

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 4

In connection with the personal appeal for the recruiting scheme commencing in a fortnight, the New Zealand Cabinet and the…

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The Moving Picture- Show The Big Punter

The Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 4

This is what Dr. Archibald Grubb heard as he came in on the tram to- day. Several men, some with a racy and some with a business look, were in the conversation:--…

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British Industries Fair

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--The Queen, Princess Mr. and Mr. Runciman (President of the Board of Trade) attended the British industries Fair, which has been opened at the south…

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