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Shows & fairs, 1917

2,393 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 120

Fair Rents Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 13

10 a.m.—224 to 234 and 246 to 252 Edgeware-road, Newton. 11 a.m.: 1 Eva-terrace, near 400 Elizabeth-street, Sydney. 11.30 a.m.: 157 and 9 Bridge-road, Glebe. Balala, St. James's-road, Waverley, 2 p.m.:…

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Mining. a Fair Business

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 13

A fair volume of business in mining scrip was effected on Change yesterday, gold and silver ventures attracting most attention. In the former section Consolidated…

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White City Carnival

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 3
Also in Evening News, The Sydney Morning Herald

A feature of the fancy dress carnival at the White City to-morrow night will be the Kewpies competition. A special prize of £5 is offered for the best team of six or more…

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Railway Exhibition. Ministerial Visit

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 7

A ministerial and parliamentary party will visit the models and industrial exhibition at the Railway and Tramway Institute, Devonshire Street, this afternoon, as the guests of the…

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Orange Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 9

ORANGE.—A special general meeting of members of the local A. and P. Society was held this afternoon when the decision of the executive committee to abandon the show this…

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Mothers' Pensions Sportsmen's Carnival

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 6

The organising secretary of the State Recruiting Committee states that frequent inquiries are made as to whether the mother of a deceased soldier is eligible to apply for a…

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Railway Exhibition Special Holiday Attraction

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 2

A special holiday attraction in the form of an entertainment by the Railway and Tramway Scotch Pipers and Concert Party will be provided at the Models and Industrial…

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The Sheep Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 9

At the last meeting of the council of the Royal Agilcultural Society, a letter was read from the president of the Sheepbreeders' Association, stating that a conversation had…

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The Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 9

The nominations of Judges for the several sections of the Royal Show by the sectional committees came before the council of the Society at its monthly meeting on Friday, Mr…

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Country Carnival's of the Past

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 11

After the first year it was suggested by the school teachers of the country districts that if the Country Carnival were held a little later they would be able to take part in it during their…

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Orange Will Hold a Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 5

ORANGE.--At a largely-attended special meeting of the subscribers to the Orange A. and P. Society, on Monday, it was unanimously decided to hold a show in March. A cash…

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The Moving Picture Show Exemptions

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 4

The Minister for Education "recognises that there are many causes, other than those expressly specified, that would justify a child's absence from school." There are very…

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Railway Exhibition. List of Awards. Interesting Historical Documents

Evening News · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 8

A special holiday attraction in the form of an entertainment by the Railway and Tramway scotch Pipers and Concert Party will be provided at the Models and Industrial Exhibition at the Institution…

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Cycling Newcastle R.s.a. Carnival Attracts Small Entry

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 11

Entries for cycling carnivals are getting smaller and smaller, and if the war lasts much longer there will be no active racing cyclists left. For the R.S.A. Carnival, at Newcastle,…

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Still More Changes Lady San Mei Joins Passing Show Bill

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 14

True to its advertised . policy of constant changes and added attractions, the Tivoli management on Saturday last presented a bill full of novelties. The chief of these was an…

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The Industrial and Models Exhibition. Some of the Exhibits in the Central Railway Pavilion, Sydney

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 30

A Welding Machine. This Locomotive has travelled 62,000…

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Lawn Tennis World Players in War Zone Country Carnival Reflections : Sydney Badge Matches : Season in Switzerland : American News

Referee · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 11

Entries close early nest month for the teams that will compete in the Badge matches for the year 1917, and though a great number of teams cannot be expected, it is thought that…

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Fair Rents

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 6

The principal application dealt with by [?] Fair Rents Court yesterday was in conn[?] tion with a brick building in Campbe[?]-street, Sydney, owned by Mr. Augus[?]…

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