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Shows & fairs, 1918

2,466 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 124

School Art Exhibition Excellent Standard of Original Designs

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1918 · page 15

The exhibition of Art work done by the pupils in the public schools of the State, which was opened in the Education Building on Thursday is in itself, a tremendous significance…

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Royal Strollers Return Good Show at Playhouse

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1918 · page 4

The Royal Strollers received a hearty welcome last evening from a crowded house. The audience seemed to be a host of old friends with an air of expectancy to be heartily…

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Law Report. Fair Rents Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 4

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

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 9

On Saturday, a fortnight after its commencement, the country carnival was finished at the Double Bay ground in delightful weather. Misses E. Lloyd and E. Lee, although conceding a large handicap to Mrs…

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Swimming. N.s.w. Ladies' Amateur Association. State Championship Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 9

There was a large attendance at the Domain baths on Saturday afternoon to witness the various items, when the N.S.W. Ladies' Amateur Swimming Association held its annual State championship carnival…

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The Moving Picture Show The End of Him

The Sun · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 4

A man from Mudgee, walking a Sydney street at 6 o'clock in the evening, was suddenly caught up in a flood of girls. A friend came to his rescue and dragged him into ft restaurant, where…

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Bathurst Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 5

BATHURST.—Owing to the extension of the Sydney Royal Show for an extra three days and nights, Mr. George Trovitt, who has charge of the Western districts oxhibit, wrote…

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The Passing Show the Luck of It

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 4

A Charleville message states that a man, J. Hickey, who recently drew £5000 in a sweep was killed in a buggy accident between Adavale and Langlo…

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The Moving Picture Show Who Steals My Clothes

The Sun · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 4

"Owing to the shortness of clothes in Russia many cases have been reported of thieves stripping wayfarers, compelling them to wander naked through the snowbound streets."--Cable…

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Country Tennis Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 41

The Country Tennis Carnival was brought to a conclusion at the Double Bay courts on January 19. Right through the fortnight over which the carnival extended some interesting play…

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Anniversary Carnival at Hartley

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 13

On Saturday and monday the big Anniversary Carnival of the Lithgow Motor Cycle Club will be held on the Hartley circuit. With a rich prize list, and races few and far between…

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Royal Show Programme

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 6

The day programme of frotting events at the Sydney Show at Easter is available, but the list of night contests will not be ready till next week. For the day events a total of £367 will…

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Royal Easter Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 8

The Royal Agricultural Society baa fesued the schedule of prizes and programme for the Royal Show and patriotic carnival commencing on March 26 next. In view of the extension of…

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Hospital Carnival. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 3

Sir,—We are directed by the executive committee of the above carnival and art union to solicit your support with a view to making the effort an unqualified…

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Show Embargo Non-Existent

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 6

During the last week or two committees of country shows have been much concerned over an order from the military authorities that any trotting at those gatherings should be confined…

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Our Public Schools: Remarkable Exhibition of Children's Work

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 18

REMARKABLE OIL PAINTING BY A BOY OF FOURTEEN. The lad who painted this seascape — a mail-boat entering Sydney Heads — is one of the discoveries of the suburban Public schools. His name is Willie Walker, and he is a pupil of the Warrawee school. He has over 20 drawings and paintings at the exhibition, and every one shows wonderful talent. All his colour…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Ended : Gill's Fine Display

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 16

After the disappointment caused by the frequent interruption of the country teams' competition in the preliminary rounds, it was gratifying to find everything favorable for the…

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Swimming Carnival and Military Gymkhana. Some of the Competitors at the Ladies' Swimming Carnival at the Domain Baths

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 22

During the carnival, which took place at the Domain Baths, Sydney, on Saturday last, Miss Fa[?]y Durack attempted to break her record for the mile, but did not succeed. She covered the mile in 27m 28s. — 1m 20s longer than her former record. In the first hundred yards she nearly caught her own record for that distance, but tired when on the thirteenth lap. She covered 440yds in 6m 35 1-5s,…

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Boycott of Show. Southers Miners Thrent

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 9

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday.--There is a good deal of speculation here tin to what the outcome of the motion passed by the Miners Lelegatc Loard to the effect that members of…

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Athletics Police and Firemen : Their Mammoth Carnival Botany Harriers' Championships

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 10

The meeting which will now specially claim the attention of athletes is the coming great carnival of the Police, and Firemen at the Show Ground on March 2. This time the…

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