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Shows & fairs, 1919

2,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 122

Mosman Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 8

Aptly described as a Venetian carnival, Mosman's Bay last night presented a panorama reminiscent of the famous city. The weather was ideal, and spectacularly the…

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Mudgee Show. a Prosperous Country

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 4

It makes me feel like an old man to think how long a time has elapsed since I visited Mudgee Show. It is due in March 18th, 19th, and 20th, so its…

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Mosman Carnival a Fine Spectacle The Prize Winners

Evening News · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 4

Notable success attended the Venetian carnival held in Mosman Ray last night, and the funds of the Royal North Shore Hospital should benefit considerably…

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Anniversary Day. Harbour Carnival. Perfect Day for Sport

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 7

Like most days in the Australian calendar, January 26 furnishes its meteorological surprises. Within the past ten years or so it has provided nearly the hottest, as well as…

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Kiama, Show. Fine Display of Horses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 5

The Kiama show was concluded yesterday when there was a big holiday crowd. Special trains ran, and were well patronised. The society should have a substantial amount out of the profits to hand over to…

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The Passing Show Australia's War Casualties

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 4

The total Australian war casualties are officially stated to number 303,806, including: —Dead. 58,037: wounded, 166,230; sick, 82,4O2…

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The Moving Picture Show The Old Cure

The Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 6

Peter read a column article in "The Sun" yesterday describing; how the Children's Relief Department of New South Wales deals with naughty…

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Young Athletes Events in the Schools Display at Next Easter Show

Evening News · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 8

Next Easter the Royal Agricultural Society will celebrate its jubilee, and the educational committee desired that public school children should take part in…

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notes of the Week School Athletics Cricket and Swimming Displays at the Easter Show

The Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 5

During the holidays practice cricket matches have been played by primary school boys. Canterbury defeated Campsle by 144 to 44. B. Hodge (44), E…

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Royal Agricultural Society President Congratulated

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 2

Mr E Depham (vice-president) took the affair at the monthly meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society last week. The section [?] had met during the…

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Canterbury Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 6

To aid the funds of the district hospitals the Canterbury and Bankstown Friendly Societies will hold a sports carnival on February 22 next. A most…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 7

The Eastern Suburbs Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club was to have held its annual carnival to-night, but the Coogan Aquarium being enclosed, the officials…

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Gosford Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 9

The award for district exhibit at the recent Gosford Show was granted to the Somersby and Mangrove Mountain district, not the Somersby district, as mentioned in our report…

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Bulli-woonona. Agricultural Bureau Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 14

The Woonona and District Agricultural Bureau's annual exhibition took place in the local School of Arts, and was a great success, some fine exhibits--both…

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The Jubilee Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 34

The jubilee show of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., which opens on April 14, will be the most attractive thing of its kind ever held in Sydney…

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Dunedco. Annual Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 13

Despite the drought and the very poor wheat and fruit season, the Dunedoo Progress Association intends holding its annual show this year…

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Two=up Tabooed. Too Beastly Vulgar and Fair

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 1

Recently the game of two-up has been bumped into the limelight. We have had a parson affecting to look with favor upon it,…

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The Moving Picture Show The Wrong Needle

The Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 6

Dr. Archibald Grubb writes:--I had a strange dream the other night. I had just been inoculated against the influenza, and no doubt the prick of…

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Racing Affected The V.A.T.C. Carnival MELBOURNE

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 1

Racing enthusiasts are perturbed by the action of the Government in view of the close approach of the big racing events set down for February and March…

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