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Shows & fairs, 1917

2,393 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 120

The Coogee Carnival. St. John's Ambuiance and the Randwick Council

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

A most humiliating position was recently taken up by the Randwick Council in delivering a raid demand on the funds of that excellent charitable…

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Fair and Warmer

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 February 1917 · page 2

The atmosphere of the Criterion Theatre last night was certainly charged with electricity when Avery Hopwood's farcical comedy, Pair and Warmer, was presented to a crowded,…

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Children's Art Exhibition

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 February 1917 · page 10

Most interesting and instructive is the exhibition of art work done by school children, now being held in the Education Buildings. One important point about the exhibition is…

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School of Arts Fair

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 February 1917 · page 6

A fair in aid of the Bondi-Waverley School of Arts was opened on Friday afternoon by Mr. W. H. Kelly, M.H.R. The president is Mr. J. J. Jagelman, the president of the ladies'…

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Carnival at Rockdale

The Sun · Sunday 4 February 1917 · page 6

A military carnival in aid of the Rockdale Voluntary Workers' Association was held in the local park yesterday, close on 2000 being present during portion of the day. A procession from the…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 February 1917 · page 2

The police and firemen have combined during the past six years in holding an annual carnival in aid of deserving charities, the result being that many thousands of pounds have…

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Passing Show Farewell Enthusiastic Send-off

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 February 1917 · page 9

The programme submitted yesterday by the Passing Show for its last performances in Sydney was practically the same as that introduced last Saturday. Such differences as there…

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'The Moving Row of Magic Shadow Shapes' When Fair Woman Stoops to Conquer

The Sun · Sunday 4 February 1917 · page 19

The World film at the Empress Theatre, "Vera the Medium," is an exceptionally fine production built upon a repellent subject, sweetly coated though it be by the art of the…

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"Fair and Warmer."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 4

The above-named American farcical comedy by A[?]ery Hopwood was produced for the first time [?]n Sydney at the Criterion on Saturday night, and received a very [?]enerous…

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"Fair and Warmer." Another American Play

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 8

It seems that it we must gut our [?] from America wo must take it for granted that fun only happens in bedroomy circumstances, in semi-diverce proceedings, and in…

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"Fair and Warmer." Laughable Farce at Criterion

Evening News · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 4

"Fair and Warner." the American [?] by Avery Hopwood produced at [?] on Saturday night caused [?] logen heard in that home of comedy for many years…

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The Moving Picture Show Related Keys

The Sun · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 4

"The authorities in Holland are endeavoring to stop the smuggling of food into Germany. It has been discovered that a funeral is a favorite subterfuge. Coffins have been…

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Amusements. Farewell to the Passing Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 6

The Passing Show, at the Tivoil concluded on Saturday night, when the house was crowded and an enthusiastic farewell was given to the members of the company who have for many weeks furnished delifhful…

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Give Us Fair Play. Prime Minister's Appeal. What Britain Is Doing. a Striking Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--Mr. Lloyd George dressed his constituents at Carnarvon last night for the first time since he has become Prime Minister. There were 5000 people…

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Tasmanian Racing Club. Summer Carnival. Third Day. Le Nair Wins Nelson Handicap. W. T. S. the Steeplechase. Hobart (Tas.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 February 1917 · page 12

The Tasmanian Racing Club's summer carnival was brought to a conclusion on Saturday. (Steeplechase Day), in dull but fine weather. The attendance was large and the racing interesting. The scratching…

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The Royal Show. Great Exhibition Promised. Brilliant Night Displays

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 5

The secretary states that the organising for the Royal Show, which begins on April 3 next, is now far enough advanced for him to form an idea of the prospects of the…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The police and firemen have combined during the past six years in holding a carnival in the interests of charities, and, as a result, many thousands of pounds have been…

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Tivoli's New Programme an Excellent Show

Evening News · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 4

From "The Passing Show" the [?] returned in [?] of the [?] high quality with case last night, the programme presented being of all-round excellence. A [?] theatre…

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Smart Vaudeville. New Show at Tivoli

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 5

Vaudeville, clean, wholesome, and entertaining; front overture to final curtain, took the place of "Tho Passing Show" at the Tivoil Theatre last evening…

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