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Shows & fairs, 1916

2,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 145

Germans Show Themselves. American Bank Action. Knew Deals with Russia

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 2

It became known that on Christmas Eve two German clerks in the Foreign Department of the National City Bank, New York, were forced to resign. The…

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Seven Hours' Sport for the Hospitals Police and Firemen Promise "Better than Ever " Carnival To-day

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 3

To-day the Police and Fire Brigades will hold their annual fixture at the Acricultural Ground. A big procession through the city and an art union are being held in conjunction…

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Light Horse Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 27 February 1916 · page 11

Over £70 has been allotted by the promoters' for the purchase of medals and other trophies for presentation to the successful competitors at the carnivals in aid of the Light Horse…

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White City Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 February 1916 · page 6

At the White City nightly large crowds find ample scope for indulgence in amusements of all kinds, from a thrilling ride on the scenic railway to a quiet nook from which the music…

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Brilliant Pageant Hospital Carnival Ancient Mariners' Success

The Sun · Sunday 27 February 1916 · page 4

A brilliantly-colored and picturesquely-arranged procession formed part of the Police and Firemen's Carnival in aid of the Sydney hospitals. The people who thronged the…

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Comforts Carnival Arrangements for March 10 and 11

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 February 1916 · page 10

Over £70 has been allotted by the promoters for the purchase of medals and other trophies for presentation to the successful competitors at the carnivals in aid of the Light Horse…

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What the Films Show Lewis Waller Reappears Madge Titheradge As Photo-player

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 February 1916 · page 16

"Brigadier Gerard" was a play and role which greatly attracted the late Lewis Waller, because of its romantic opportunities, and when the chance of playing it for the screen was…

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Fair Rents Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The date for the opening of the Fair [?]ents Court, under the presidency of Mr. John Jamieson, late Police Magistrate at Goulburn, has not yet been fixed, nor have the…

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Gulgong Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 4

GULGONG.—No show was held this year owing to the war, and also because the society was over £100 in debt. The local progress association…

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Red Cross Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 10

The Red Croes Society at the Woolwich Municipal haths on Saturday conducted a carniral in aid of the local convalescent home for returned soldiers. Results:…

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Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 4

At a well-attended meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society Mr. Samuel Hordern, president, being in the chair, correspondence was received from the secretary…

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 3

AWARDED PRIZE FOR BEST GENERAL TABLEAU…

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Melbourne Show. Clydesdale Sweepstakes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 4

The council of the Victorian Royal Agricultural Society is now preparing the prize schedule for the next Royal Show at Melbourne, which will be held from September…

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The Moving Picture-Show Royal Advertising

The Sun · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 4

A number of people declare that the great German assault at Verdun is being made for dynastic reasons; it is intended to renew the glory of the Crown Prince in particular and…

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Hospital Carnival. City's Protectors at Play. a Remarkable Pageant

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 7

A mile of pageantry, gorgeous in its coloring, touching in its pathos--that was the procession with which under a glint of sunlight that had been withheld through anxious hours formed…

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Stage, Song and Show Con the Shaughraun Farce at the Palace

The Sun · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 8

Dion Boucicault's Con the Shaughraun had a successful revival on Saturday night at the Adelphi Theatre, when Mr. Gerald E. Griffin appeared in the name role. Among…

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Fair Rents Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 6
Also in Evening News

Mr. Stuart Robertson, M.L.A., presided at the executive meeting, last night, of the Rent-payers Association. It was reported that the number of cases row in the hands of the…

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Picture Show Profits

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 4

The British Governments rumored intention to prohibit the importation of American and other foreign brograph alms has caused consternation among…

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