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Shows & fairs, 1917

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 6

Next Saturday's carnival at the Agricultural Ground, promoted by the police and firemen, promises to be one of the most successful events of the year. A programme of more…

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Recruiting. This Political Problem. Fair Play Asked For

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 7

Arrangements are now finally completed for the special Win-the-War League Day on February 23, said Professor Macintyre, chairman of the State Recruiting Committee. The…

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The Moving Picture Show Wisdom of Confucius

The Sun · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

When the first picture show was opened in China the promoter had to pay the Chinese to go. It is a platitude that the Chinese were civilised when the Briton was dancing…

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Clydesdale Horse Society. a Trophy for Orange Show

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 6

Indication of the interest being accorded the compilation of the Sted Book of the Australian Clydesdale Horse Sovlery may be gathered from the fact that 760 entries have been received from…

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Agricultural Exhibitions Wheat for the Sydney Ester Show. Satisfactory Entries

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 3

The wheat entries for the Royal Show, to be held in Sydney in April, are extremely satisfactory. There is a total of ninety entries sent in by thirty-eight…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 3

A personal of the carefully-compiled 262 pages that constitute the guide issued by the Royal Agricultural Society, must convince anyone that this year's Grand Easter…

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Central Cumberland A. and H. Association The Annual Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 1

OFFICE- BEARERS.— Patron, Mr. G. Sargent, "Garthowen", vice-patrons, Rt. Hon.J.Cook, P.C., M.H.R.; Messers. R.B. Orchard, M.H.R., A. Bruntnell,…

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Fair Rents Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 10
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The two Industrial Judges recently appointed have been provided with accommodation in the buildings in Chancery Square-- Judge Relin being located in the main building, and Judge…

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Goulburn Racing Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 4

In 1916 the up-to-date Goulburn R.C. held a most successful racing carnival: this year it has determined to do even better. During the month of March next…

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Newcastle Show

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

The Newcastle 1917 Show, commencing on Wednesday, 28th inst., and concluding on the following Saturday, has listed a remarkably fine and attractive…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 5
Also in Referee

There should be much of interest at the Police and Firemen's Carnivals at the Agricultural Ground, on Saturday next, as the military and members of…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival. Trotting Handicaps

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

First [?] Golden tips and [?]…

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Athletics. Botany and Redfern Challenge Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 4

The much looked forward to challenge match between Botany and Redfern Harriers was brought off at the Australian Rules Ground on Saturday last. The day…

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Patriotic Swimming Carnival Held at Lithgow

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 31

Lake Pillans, near Hoskins' new colliery, where the swimming races were held. Portion of the big crowd of spectators watching a race in progress…

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Drink at the Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

To correspondents,—"Excelsior": If you want your letter to appear you must let us know who is addressing us. Is It necessary for us to state, once again, for the…

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The Moving Picture Show The Fashions

The Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 4

The new fashions include a return to narrower skirts. That means that the tram stops will once again be a popular assembling place for the men who stay at home…

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Kiama Show Ground. Compensation From Defence Department

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 6

KIAMA, Tuesday.--The agricultural society met this afternoon to receive the management committee's report regarding the claim presented to the Defence Department for the use…

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Withdrawal of Ribbon Wood. From Sydney Show

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 7

Ribbonwood will not compete at the next Sydney Show. His owner, Mr. A. D. Playfair, having learned that the horse committee of the R.A.S. and the judge of…

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