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Shows & fairs, 1919

2,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 122

International Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 30

The new Government has promptly dealt with the question of the International Exhibition, to be held in Sydney next year, by appointing the…

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Coogee Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 6

An innovation is to be made at the Coogee Carnival, in aid of the St John Ambulance Brigade, Randwick division, to-night, when a faney-dress carnival will be held £10 in prizes…

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Tuggerah Lakes. Aquatic Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 14

Tuggerah Lakes were crowded with visitors during the holidays. The first aquatic carnival ever held at The Entrance took place on December 26, to the…

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Dapto's Next Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 9

For some time past the Dapto Agricultural Society has been threatened with a dry show in more senses than one, for not only has the much-needed…

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Gundagai. Repatriation Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 17

At a special meeting of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society, to confer with the Repatriation Committee, it was decided to combine show days with…

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Coogee Carnival Fancy Dress Competition

The Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 6

The fancy dress competition for ladies, gentlemen, and children, at the Coogee carnival, in aid of the St. John Ambulance Brigade (Randwick division), will not be…

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R.a.s. Jubilee Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 8

At a well-attended meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., presided over by Mr. S. Hordern (president), reports submitted…

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The Moving Picture Show His Dream

The Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 4

"To-morrow is January the First," he said, as he fell into an uneasy doze. With his eyes closed, his restless brain kept working…

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Bowls Australian Bowling Carnival Preparations Already: Victoria v. Tasmania and South Australia in Holidays

Referee · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 8

Mr. A. J. Whitchouse, of the New South Wales Bowling Association, has been appointed organiser of the Australian bowling carnival to take place in…

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Tennis Good Form in Western Suburbs Tournament Country Carnival Preparations Indicate Distinct Revival of Interest in the Game

Referee · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 12

"Now is the Winter of our discontent made glorious Summer" in this haven of peace. That is the kind of feeling that came over one sitting round the course…

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Scotland for Ever. Kilts at Show Ground. Highland Society's Gathering. "A Guid New Year." Speeches at the Luncheon

Evening News · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 5

"New Year's greetings from the Highland Society of New South Wales. Advance Australia—Scotland For Ever…

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Coogee Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Coogee carnival in aid of the Randwick Division of St. John Ambulance was continued in full swing, and was attended by huge crowds. A feature that aroused much interest…

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The Moving Picture Show The Gaol Republic

The Sun · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 4

Ireland has now the smallest Republic in the world, its limits being much narrower than those of San Marino, in Italy, or Andorra, in the Pyrenees. It…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Jubilee Show

The Land · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 13

Mr. S. Hordern, president of the society, presided over a well-attended meeting of the council on Friday. Among the reports from the special committees…

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Coogee Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The chief attractions at the Coogee Carnival, in aid of St. John Ambulance Brigade, Randwick division, provided by the committee for to-morrow are a balloon ascent and…

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Carnival at Tuggerah Lakes

Arrow · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 2

A highly successful aquatic carnival was held on Saturday last, 28th ult., at the entrance. Tugg[?]rah Lakes. Mr. Charles Degotardi, an old Interstate…

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The Passing Show Fraudulent Trading

The Land · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 8

An Australian soldier writing from England to the "Land," under date October 30, makes a serious complaint: While slaying in a town in the…

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The Passing Show France's Killed

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 6

A cable reports that the official announcement of the French casualties during the war states that the killed numbered 1,061,000…

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