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Shows & fairs, 1917

2,393 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 120

"Growth of a Nation" Industrial Exhibition

The Sun · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 8

The industrial and models exhibition, to be held in the Central Railway Pavilion, Devonshire-street, through the whole of next week, will be officially opened by the State…

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Manly Carnival. Gala Concludes To-night

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 17

On the second last of the four gala days, Manly, during carnival time, continued to preserve its festive appearance. Last night the Carso, which was brilliantly illuminated, was…

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Manly Carnival Marine Pageant To-night

The Sun · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 8

The Manly Venetian Carnival will be concluded to-night, when the principal attraction will be a water pageant, in which decorated and illuminated craft will figure. Prizes…

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Is It Fair to the Local Pullet? Asiatic Egg Competition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Friday.--A deputation representing the newly-formed National Utility Poultry Breeders' Association of Australia waited upon the Minister for Customs to-day with a…

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Lawn Tennis. Carnival at Double Bay. Orange Wins Premiership

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 4

Tam[?] in the semi final of the teams matches at Double Bay yesterday was [?]…

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The Moving Picture Show Proverbs for the Hour

The Sun · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 4

Peace is in pieces. One volunteer is harder to get than ten pressed men. Every politician must bear his Maltese…

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At Sydney Shows a Complete Change Passing Show Has New Turns Gibl Who Was Arrester on a Murder Charge

Arrow · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 3

For the first times since the opening there will be a complete chance in the programme offered by the Fusing Shaw at the Tivoli to-day. Apart from the new business to be…

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Fair and Warmer

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 17

On February 3, at the Criterion, the J. C. Williamson management will present a new English comedy company in the latest farces, beginning with Avery Hopwood's Fair and…

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At the Railways Model Exhibition

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 8

A MODERN FIELD GUN. Matchbox standing beside. TRUCK FOR BULK CARRIAGE OF WHEAT. STEPHENSON'S ENGINE,…

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Industrial Exhibition Chance for Australian Inventors

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 2

Inventions by the State Governor, Sir Gerald Strickland, will figure at the Industrial and Models Exhibition to be held under the auspices of the N.S.W. Government Railway and…

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King Carnival Crowds Flock to Manly

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 2

Anyone who wants to keep his illusions about the joys of carnival should remain content to still dig his impressions from a book, or else take an aeroplane to Manly. If…

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Manly Carnival Big Success This Year

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 2

Last year Manly was unlucky in the weather for her yearly holiday. In 1916 rain fell so heavily that the decorations were practically all washed away. This year the enjoyment of…

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The Theatres the Passing Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 2

At the Tivoli matinee yesterday, patrons were offered practically a new bill. Certain of the more popular items of the original bill have been retained, though always in a…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Finals Narrow Win for Metropolitan

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 7

The annual Country Carnival promoted by the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association concluded at the Double Bay Grounds yesterday. The match between the…

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Growth of a Nation Industrial Exhibition Examples of Splendid Work

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 8

The members of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Institute are determined to challenges the oft-repeated statement that the Germans are the finest…

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Danes at Mosman Scene at Picture Show Seated During National Anthem

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 2

There was some excitement at the Australian Pictures Theatre, Mosman, last night, through the failure of a small group in the audience to stand when the National Anthem…

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Models Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 5

The industrial and models exhibition, under the auspices of the New South Wales Government Railway and Tramway Institute, to be held in the Central Railway Pavilion…

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Newcastle Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 3

The Newcastle branch of the Returned Soldiers Association is promoting a monster sports meeting at Newcastle on January 27, the proceeds of which are to be handed over to the local funds of the R.S.A. The…

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Manly Carnival. £1200 Netted

Evening News · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 3

The carnival which closed on Sunday [?]…

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