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Shows & fairs, 1916

2,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 145

Bondi Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 12

A large committee under the presidency of the Mayor of Waverley (Ald. Joseph Barracluff) has been working for several weeks making the necessary arrangements for a…

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Light Horse Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 6

Snowy Baker is a game un. Notwithstanding that on a previous occasion he had to put up with a few lectures from disappointed beayties. he has decided to…

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Saturday's Big Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 2

One of the finest programmes ever submitted to the public in this State will bid for putronage on Saturday at the Agricultural Ground. when the annual carnival…

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Swimming. Woolwich Patriotic Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 14

Next Saturday a swimming carnival under the auspices of the Red Cross Society will be held at the Woolwich Baths, the proceeds going to the Woolwich Convalescent Home for…

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Race Carnival at Goulburn

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 4

The Goulburn Racing Club will be catering real well for horse-owners and sports during next month. March. when six meetings will be held. The full…

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Glebe S.p. School Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 14

The Glebe Superior Public School tenth annual carnival will be held at the Drummoyne Baths on Wednesday, March 8. the school events include the championship of the school and diving championship. Two…

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Agricultural Shows. Dapto. Successful Exhibition. Dapto

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 9

The fact that the Dapto Agricultural Society has been running continuously for 39 years speaks well for the progressive spirit of the people of this dairying centre. As…

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The Moving Picture-Show Letters of Recommendation

The Sun · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 4

In a world where the harsh and hostile critic roars more loudly and is heard more eagerly than any gentle purveyor of kindly praise. It is pleasant that in to-day's papers…

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Athletic Topics of Moment a Quiet Time Among the Clubs Saturday's Big Carnival at Show Ground Fine Program of 50 Items by the Police and Fire Brigades

Referee · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 10

A fine program will bid for patronage on Saturday, at the Agricultural Ground, when the annual carnival of the Police and Fire Brigades will be presented. This year an art union…

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Racing Returns in Tasmania Show Only Slight Falling Off

Referee · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 4

Although the Tasmanian Racing Club was compelled to face a couple of postponements before it got through with its Summer meeting, the financial results proved highly satisfactory,…

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The Annual Show. Central Cumberland A. & H. Association. Good Attendance, and a Well-Managed Function

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 1

OFFICE-BEARERS.—Patron, Mr. G. Sargent, "Garthowen"; vice-patrons, Rt. Hon. J. Cook, P.C., M.H.R., Messrs. J. C. Hunt and W. Thompson, Ms.L.A.;…

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Next Sheep Show. Tram Collision Near Railway. Fixed for the End of June. the Bill of Fare. Three Women and One Man Injured

Evening News · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 3

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Athletics. Police and Fire Brigades' Hospital Carnival. St. Patrick's Day Celebration Sports. Western Suburbs Again Down Botany Easily. East Sydney A.a.c. at Rose Bay. Redfern Harriers' Championships. Mozart. Mascot. Soys at the Sports Ground. Notes on the Running

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 6

Just as anticipated. the Western Harriers' A.A.C. gave another drubbing down to the boys of the Botany Harriers in the challenge much on the Australian…

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A Fair Thing

Watchman · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 1

Father X — was astonished upon hearing Casey's liberal offer to buy the church a new stained glass window. The two discussed the matter at length one afternoon…

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Patriotic Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 10

A meeting of the ladies' committee of the monster patriotic sports carnival was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Mr. T. H. Eelick was in the chair, and Mr. R. L…

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Children's Welfare Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 6

Mr. John Mackay presided at the initial meeting in connection with the proposed children's welfare exhibition at the Education Department yesterday…

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Light Horse Carnival. £ 132 Subscribed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 9

One hundred and thirty-two pounds have been subscribed towards the £3000 which Colonel Lenchan and Mr. R. L. Paker hope to raise for the Light Horse Comforts Funds, by means…

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General Notes. Sheepbreeders' Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 9

The schedule of prizes has been issued for the annual show of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association, which is to be held on June 29 to July 1, inclusive. While the…

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The Moving Picture-Show People

The Sun · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 4

Mr. Black comes back from the North Coast to say that it is capable of holding 40,000,000 people. Mr. Hoyle returns from Tasmania to remark that "the island State…

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