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Shows & fairs, 1918

2,466 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 124

Coogee Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 1 January 1918 · page 4

In spite of the roughness of the [?] of over [?] persons visited the [?] aid of St. John Ambulance [?] vision last night to [?]…

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The Moving Picture Show Frankenstein. M.H.R.

The Sun · Tuesday 1 January 1918 · page 4

Dr. Archibald Grubb cocks his ear at history repeating itself:— I note that some of the staunch supporters of Mr. Frankenstein Hughes, M.H.R.,…

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Highland Celebration Gathering of the Clans Sports at the Show Ground

The Sun · Tuesday 1 January 1918 · page 5

The greyness of the morning, and tho fitful gust that came from the east, with promises of showers during tho day, did not Interfere with tho enthusiasm of the Scots who…

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Coogee Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 11
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Another great crowd went out to the Coogee Carnival yesterday. The big attractions of the day were well patronised, and the "gold rush" in the afternoon was…

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Country Tennis Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 41

Our country readers interested in tennis will no doubt be pleased to know that a capital entry has been received for the Country Carnival games, to be played on the New South…

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North Wollongong Surf Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 41

The North Wollongong Surf Club conducted a most successful carnival on Boxing Day, December 26, and attracted a crowd of some thousands to the beach. Prior to starting the…

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Sydney Royal Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 5

The schedule for the next Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales will shortly be issued. This announcement was made at a meeting of the council, at…

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Cycling Latrobe Carnival's Success: Millington's Wins

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 10

Our Tasmanian representative has telegraphed the results of the two days racing at Latrobe on Christmas and Boxing Days, as follows:- Splendid weather prevailed on both days, and…

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The Moving Picture Show The Scot

The Sun · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 4

Highland Celebration--Sports at the Show Ground--Results--Costume Events, Lassies under nine--Dancing, Lassies, ten and under thirteen…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival in Sydney Commences This Week

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 16

The war-time equivalent of Country Week, that is, Country Carnival—and the distinction is a valid and essential one in several ways—is due to commence next Saturday on the courts…

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The Australian Motoring World Anniversary' Carnival Should Be Big Success

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 13

The eyes of the motor cycling fraternity, not only in this State, but in Victoria and Queensland as well, are focussed on the Anniversary carnival, which is to be held on the Hartley…

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Successful Victoria Park £3000 CARNIVAL Sylvanell Takes Both Big Events Winners for the Year

Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 6

Successfully inaugurated on Wednesday was the £3000 carnival at Victoria Park, while yesterday saw its conclusion. At the outset it is as well to admit that…

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Coogee Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The queen competition in aid of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Rundwlck division, now being held at Coogee carnival, has been well patronised. The three competitors;-- Mrs. G. B…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival Draw

Evening News · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 4

The draw for the first round in each of the handicap events in the Country Carnival which begins at Double Bay on Saturday[?]— Men's Doubles.—P[?] and F. Beach v. White and…

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Fair Rents Court. Reductions for Working Men's Cottages

The Australian Worker · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 20

Applications for determination of the fair rent in respect of the following premises were dealt with by Mr. Jamieson, P.M., at the Fair Rents Court…

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Cardinal Moran Memorial Fair. List of Prize-winners

The Catholic Press · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 3

The following is a list of prizes won in the Cardinal Moran Memorial Fair held at the Town Hall: Stall: England, child 's motor car, Kevin…

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New Season's Wheat Very Fair Despite Moisture TEMORA

The Sun · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 3

The first load of the new season's wheat was brought to town by Mr. C. G. A. Heinrich, of Narraburra. Notwithstanding the excesive moisture the sample was very fair…

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The Moving Picture Show Very Appropriate

The Sun · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 4

There are many stories about things which are very appropriate. Some are not very obvious. The country press, for instance, when describing a wedding, frequently…

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