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Shows & fairs, 1919

2,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 122

Hobart Fruit Show. Four Days Following Easter

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 7

The biggest fruit show so far attempted in Australia is in course of preparation at Hobart. An earnest band of capable enthusiasts, led by…

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How Some London Papers Were Had by Cowboy Show

The Mirror · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

It was not intended that a cowboy and a bronco should be the great feature of the American games at Hyde Part, London, in October. They were to have…

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A Sweet-pea Show a Delightful Display of Blooms at Anderson's. This Is Sowing Time

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 7

Few window displays in a busy Sydney street continue for long to draw a crowd of interested men and women for the entire luncheon-hour,…

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An Appeal for Funds for the Labor Fair and Carnival

Labor News · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

The Women's C.O. Committee appeal to friends and sympathisers for funds to assist in making the carnival a success. The whole proceeds are to be used for…

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Mosman-cremorne Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

The Venetian carnival, to be held on Mosman Bay on Monday evening, promises to be most brilliant and picturesque. The residents of either side and…

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Sailing. Interstate 18Ft Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 15

The Queensland boats—Langham and Rona II.—accompanied by six members, arrived in Sydney by the Paringa on Thursday. The former is housed in Berry's Bay, while Rona II. is at Taylor's shed, Lavender…

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Central Cumberland Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 6

If possible the State Governor will open the annual show at Castle Hill this year, for which the Minister for Works has accepted an invitation. It is shrewdly…

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Mosman-cremorne Carnival. Royal North Shore Hospital

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 9

The Venetian carnival to be held on the evening of January 27 at Mosman Bay, in aid of the North Share Hospital, promises to excel in brilliance and interest all previous…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival. Local Hospital to Benefit

The St George Call · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 3

Hitherto it has been the practice to distribute the moneys accruing from the Police and Firemen's Carnival, through the Hospital Saturday Fund,…

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival. The Editor, "Nepean Times."

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 4

Dear Sir,-Again thin year the Police and Firemen are combining to help the Public Hospitals of the State of New South Wales by holding their Eighth Annual Hospital Carnival…

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The Moving Picture Show The Same But Different

The Sun · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 4

"Is it the same germ, doctor?" asked the bereaved son-in-law. "Is it the dreaded pneumonic-influenza from the sunny shores of Spain? Speak! Put…

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Mosman Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 January 1919 · page 19

Mosman residents have decided to reintroduce the Venetian Carnival which made the harbor a fairyland scene in pre-war days. To-morrow night the…

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Picture Show Taxes

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 January 1919 · page 4

Mr. Charles W. pakes, M.L.A., Your exposure of the agitation in connection with the series of meetings being held re picture show taxes is well timed. Using…

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Band Carnival. Last Night's Contest

The Sun · Sunday 26 January 1919 · page 2

The band carnival attracted a large crowd to the Sports Ground last night, when the A Grade competition was commenced…

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 January 1919 · page 14

Officially launched last Monday, the Police and Firemen's Carnival and Hospital Art Union is now in full swing, and the energetic organisers, under the…

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The Biggest Show on Earth

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 January 1919 · page 26

Miss Enid Bennett's latest picture made for Paramount, The Biggest Show on Earth, is to be shown in Sydney at the Haymarket and Hoyt's theatres this…

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Interstate Sailing Carnival Opened Advance Wins Handicap in Flaky South-easter

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 January 1919 · page 8

The Interstate sailing carnival opened yesterday, when a handicap was held. The addition of three Queensland craft to the local fleet of competitors attracted a big…

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Kiama Show. Fine Exhibition of Cattle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 5

The Kiama Show, which for many years, has enjoyed the distinction of being one of the leading cattle exhibitions in the State, was officaially opened by Mr. Mark Morton, M.L.A., on Saturday, when…

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The Moving Picture Show One Big Nation

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 4

Inspired by the idea of the One Big Union, the representatives of the Anglican, Baptist. Congregational, Church of Christ, Methodist, and…

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For the Easter Show North Coast Getting Ready

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 8

At a meeting of the North Coast Agricultural Societies Association at Casino at was reported that, notwithstanding the dry weather, there was every hope of…

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