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Shows & fairs, 1918

2,466 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 124

The Passing Show Changing the Name

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 6

Newcastle has changed Reuss Street into Kilgour Street. There's a lot in a name when it's a German one…

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The Passing Show. Those Pledges. Mr. Henry Whitford writes

The Land · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 8

I have road your last issue carefully, and must say your fight for clean politics stamps "The Land" genuine. I also take the "Telegraph," and it has…

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Show All Brands in Travelling Statements Notice to Cattle-owners

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 17

Some little time ago the "Stock Journal" drew the attention of stockowners to new regulations issued by the police concerning the description of…

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Swimming Ladies' Big Carnival To-morrow: Miss Durack Against World's Mile Many Champions in this Making: League Clubs in Dispute

Arrow · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 3

Gentlemen, the ladles! This is not a toast. It is merely an intimation that way must be made for Her Majesty, Woman. She will hold high carnival at the Domain Baths to-morrow…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 3

This attractive sporting event in aid of hospital funds will be held on Saturday, March 3 next. As an added attraction to a monster sports…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 15

In the mixed doubles' handicap played yesterday, R. C. M'Donald and Miss E. Lee beat Dr. M'Elbon[?] and Miss E. Lloyd. The scores were:- R.C. M'Donald-Miss E. Lee (owe 15) beat Dr. G…

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Fair Rents Court. an Altered Receipt

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 2

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, Albert-street, Circular Quay:—…

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New Musical Show

The World's News · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 5

ENCOURAGED by the success that has attended the production of "Winnie Brooke, Widow," at the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney, the management have put another big musical show…

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Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 6

The council of the C.C.A. and H. Association met on Monday evening, Councillor A. Whitling presiding. Councillor Ramsay (the president) sent an apology…

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Improving the Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 6

Tho council of the Central Cumberland A. and H. Association are keen on improving the show in every respect, and when it meets on the ground shortly no doubt a…

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The Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 11

The schedule and prizes and programme for the Royal Show and Patriotic Carnival, which will begin on March 26 next, have been issued by the Royal Agricultural Society. The prize…

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Show Exhibitor Disqualified. Tenterfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 14

At a meeting of the Tenterfield Agricultural Society committee a letter was received from Mr. A. Judd, In which he cast reflections on Mr. Clarence Smith, a leading member of the…

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The Moving Picture Show Ballad of U08

The Sun · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 4

There is another mutiny amongst the U-boat crews at Kiel, owing to the increasing number of submarines which do not come back. It was the U-boat U08,…

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Double Show of Hands a Meeting's Genuine Opinion

The Sun · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 8

"The motion was declared carried by an overwhelming majority." This customary conclusion to the report of a meeting is not always the most trustworthy…

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The Soil. the Royal Show. Extensive Prize List

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 12

The schedule of prizes and programme for the Royal Show and Patriotic Carnival which will begin on March 26 next have been issued by the Royal Agricultural Society. The prize…

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Police and Firemen. Big Hospital Carnival. Rush for Art Union Tickets

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 3

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Swimming. Lady Amateurs' Carnival. Splendid Programme for To-day. Diving, Mile, and 50 Yards Championships. Seductive Syrens in Aerial Evolutions

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 3

The ladies' carnival transpires this afternoon. All the very cream of New South's Naiads have entered and the excitement starts at 8 p.m. in the…

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Hospital Art Union Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 20 January 1918 · page 2

The risk of getting two motor cars, a piano, houseful of furniture, or any other of the 70 prizes offered by the police and firemen in connection with their carnival and art union…

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