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Shows & fairs, 1918

2,466 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 124

Coal Contract. What the Papers Show. Another Coal Strike Was Feared

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

The Premier laid upon the table of the Legislative Assembly last night the papers in connection with the coal contract, but explained that they did not cover the whole of the…

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Fair All Round

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 12

The Man (new arrival at summer hotel): "I suppose there's no prohibition of kissing at this resort ?" The Mald (demurely): "No; merely…

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Our Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 11

Full attendance of committee on Monday, and upwards of 200 classes were finally approved of for Blacklown's first exhibition. The committee and Bureau…

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Appeal for a Fair Deal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 5

Some one's bad liver came at "The Argus" at this week's council meeting. "The Argus" had dropped a semi-private note, to the clerk with-reference to the…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 4

The Police and Fireman's Hospital Car[?] to be held on March [?] of the Shaw Ground Moora Park [?] to be a great success judging by the large su[?] of tic[?] that have so far been…

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Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 6

The whole district is well aware that the annual Castle Hill Show Will be held next Friday and Saturday. Record entries have been received and ample…

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The Royal Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 4
Also in Sydney Sportsman

The Schedule of prizes and programme for the Sydney Royal Show and patriotic carnival, which will begin on March 26 next, have been issued by the R A S. The…

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Winter Dairy Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 11

This year the Co-operative Dairy Factory Managers' Association's conference and show will be held on June 25, 26, and 27. Already the secretary, Mr. George Searl, of Dungog, has…

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Horses for Newcastle Show

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 4

Owners of horses good enough to compete in the events for hunters and trotters at the Newcastle Show (February 27 to March 2) should note that…

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The Moving Picture Show Four Aces

The Sun · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 4

"A most extraordinary thing," murmured MacFacc, "this constant endeavor on the part of the police to establish the possession of four aces as a crime. I put it this way…

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Bondi Carnival Opened This Afternoon. Big Crowd on Beach

Evening News · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 5

A [?] carnival at Bondi B[?] of the [?] Mayor's Fund was [?] afternoon. There were about [?] Mr. Goodman pro[?]…

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Bondi Carnival to Help Lord Mayor's Fund

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 February 1918 · page 2

A two-weeks' carnival in aid of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund was begun at Bondi yesterday afternoon. The Mayor of Waverley (Alderman H. F. Rogers), who performed the…

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Fair Rents Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 8

Applications for determination of the fair rent of the undermoutioned premises were dealt with by Mr. Jamieson, P.M., at the [?] Rents Court:-…

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Show Disqualification

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 5

TENTERFIELD.—In regard to the disqualification of Mr. Judd, of B[?]ayney, for life by the Agricultural Association at Tenterfield, it has been decided to carry the matter…

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Swimming. Manly Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 3

Manly Club held the eleventh championship carnival for youths under 20 years of age, and the pre[?]ds were given to the local cottage hospital. Results:— 100 Yards Inter-club Handicap.—Final: N. Christie…

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The Moving Picture Show Rats

The Sun · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 4

The latest mysterious postal loss, following upon the disappearance of several bundles containing thousands of pounds In notes, is a valuable parcel of lace posted to a firm of…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal. How to Show Our Gratitude

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 6

"When I look around and see so many bearing the sears of this terrible war I realise the debt this country owes you," said Mr. H. D. Morton, M.[?].A., in the courso of a speech…

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Show Disqualification

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 8

Mr. H. M. Somer, hon. secretary board of appeal for agricultural societies, writes:— Reference is made to a disqualification said to have been imposed on Mr. Judd by the…

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The Easter Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 5

Mr. H. M. Somer, secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, have issued the schedule of prizes for the Easter Show and…

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