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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

2,393 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 120

V.R.C. Carnival. Trying Operations. Sydney Horses Go Well. [?] Thursday Afternoon

Evening News · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 7

At [?] this morning [?]…

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Fair Rents Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

At 10 a.m.—160 Stammore-road, Stanmore; [?] Francis-street, Enmore; 6 Kendall-street, Moore Park; Deepdene, Milson-road, Cremorne. At 11 a.m. —36. 38 and 40 Robert-streetm Marrickville; 77 and 79…

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White City Carnival

Evening News · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

The rain last night did not keep the crowds away from the White City the attraction being the usual weekly fancy dress carnival The added feature in the big carnival programme was the fancy costume…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 8

The military will be well represented at the Police and Firemen's Carnival, which is to be held at the Royal Agricultural Ground on Saturday, February 24. Numerous events…

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V.r.c. Autumn Carnival Sydney Entries

The Sun · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

The following is the list of Sydney horses entered for the general events of the V.A.T.C. and V.R.C. Autumn meetings:-- CAULFIELD (FIRST DAY)…

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The Passing Show. Wheat Elevators

The Land · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 8

The question of erecting elevators for the bulk handling of wheat is causing a stir. For the past ten years the Farmers' and Settlers' annual conference…

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Alstonville Annual Show. Alstonville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

The twenty-eighth annual Alstonville show, the whole proceeds from which will be devoted to the Repatriation Fund, was opened yesterday. The committee has already £1050…

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The Moving Picture Show Wilson's Wish

The Sun · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

There are only 3600 Americans in Germany, and it's a safe bet that President Wilson wishes there were only 3600 Germans in America…

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The Passing Show Dismissed As an Australian

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 6

Advices received from Wellington (N.Z.) state that the charge against I. L. Watt, the well-known racehorse-owner, with failing to register as a…

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Stage, Song and Show Coming of "Eddie"

The Sun · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 7

The final performance of the brilliant "Cinema Star" will be given to-night at Her Majesty's Theatre. To-morrow night "The Orchid" will be revived for a six night's…

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Royal Easter Show. £9000 Prize List. Bright Prospects

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 7

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

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A Prize-List of £9,000 Preparing for Next Sydney Show. Night Entertainments

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 3

The arrangements for the Royal Show in Sydney, which begins on April 3 next, is now far enough advanced to enable the secretary to form an idea of the…

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Agricultural Society

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Nepean District A., H. and I. Society, was held at the Exchange, Penrith, on Wednesday evening of last…

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On Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

In Mr. Jack Woods' mercery shop window in Good-street is at present on view an interesting collection of relics from the war, brought by Private Jack Campbell…

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"Fair and Warmer."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 15

This American farcical comedy by Avery Stopgood has closed the first week of its run at the Criterion with a record of crowded houses. In some instances there was an overflow, which had to be turned back,…

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Amusements. "Fair and Warmer."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 10

Every evening this week the manager of the Criterion has had to turn away becomers. Owing to the theatre being crowded for the performances of "Fair and warmer." The piece is accompanied by one…

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Alstonville Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 11

ALSTONVILLE.—The second day of the show yesterday was favoured with fine weather. Further awards:— Springcart horse: E. W. Chard, 1; A. F. Duncombe, 2. Light buggy horse: C. Jarvis, 1; G. W. Porter, 2…

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Police and Fireman's Carnival

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 12

Last years various charieties benefited to the tune of £7000 through the splendid efforts of the members of the Police and Fireman's organisation…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 14
Also in The Daily Telegraph

One of the most interesting features at the Police and Firemen's Carnival, to be held at the Agricultural Ground on Saturday, February 24. will be the display of horsemanship…

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