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Shows & fairs, 1919

2,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 122

CYCLING Next Saturday's Carnival

The Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 5

Great Hopes are expressed regarding the probability of reviving inter-club road racing this year, and when track racing finishes the clubs might well…

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Council of Show Associations

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 3

A conference of delegates of P. and A. societies in the south and south-west was held at Young recently, with the object of forming a district council…

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The Passing Show State Revenue

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 4

The State revenue for January was £1,803,147, as against £1,802,111 for January last year…

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The Moving Picture Show Letters from Woodrow

The Sun · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 6

Dear Llje,--You've been noticing how the open diplomacy has scored in Paris. Five of us sat behind a barrage of publicity stunts and decided what to…

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Casino Agricultural Society

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 15

After considerable discussion, the Agricultural Society deferred the question of postponing the show until the next regular committee meeting. It was…

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Manly Carnival Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 9

At a meeting of the executive committee of the Manly Venetian Carnival the following motion was carried:— "That, owing to the outbreak of pneumonic…

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Queanbeyan Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 7

QUEANBEYAN.—It has been decided to defer the holding of the show for the present, owing to the [?]…

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Victorians and Easter Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 7

I have an interesting letter from that prominent and enthusiastic Victorian bowler, Mr. R. T. Harrison. He says:—"The bowlers of this State are looking…

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The Late Hospital Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 2

The monetary matters of the late carnival in Parramatta Park, run by the P.L.L. folk, still remain undetermined, finally. The amounts originally allocated,…

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Coolah. Coming Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 14

The show committee held a meeting to make final arrangements for the show which takes place on February 26. The new stock yards are well on their…

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 9

The committee of the Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival received the first cheque for £100 in aid of the funds from Sir Samuel Hordern. This makes the second century,…

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Marrickville War Memorial.—-carnival at Mosman

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 10

OFFICERS and men are now leaving the Australian battalions in France in considerable numbers for England, en route for Australia…

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The Moving Picture Show Unessential

The Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 6

Dr. Robertson agreed that kissing was inadvisable, and quite unessential. He thought that the rubbing of thumbs, or perhaps a gentle pressure of hands,…

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Racing Budget Randwick and Drought Elaborate Water System Victorian Carnival

The Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 2

Randwick racecourse possesses its own water supply. It it did not, the present drought would have turned the State's premier…

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Victorian Gun McGRATH and Matson Show Form

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 5

Owing doubtless to the influenza epi[?] there was a great falling off in the attendances at the M.G.C. ground last week. Sport opened on January 28 with a series of matches between…

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Swimming the Ladies' Carnival Is Postponed An Interesting Occurrence In Connection With the Solomon Cup

Referee · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 7

The Council of the New South Wales Ladies' Amateur Swimming Association has decided, owing to the prevalence of the plague in Australia, to postpone…

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The World of Sport Autumn Rage Carnival. Victorian Handicaps. V.R.C. and V.A.T.C. Comments by Martindale

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 32

The influenza epidemic is causing those interested in the autumn racing carnival which begins this month at a lot of uneasiness. Weights…

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Berry Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 3

BERRY.--The local show was opened to-day In warm weather, and attracted a fair attendance. The Agricultural exhibits were good considering the dry weather. The fruit…

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Guyra Show Abandoned

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 3

GUYRA.--At a meeting of the Guyra Show committee it was decided to abandon tills year's fixture, which was set down for the 18th and 19th inst. This notion was taken in…

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The First £100: Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 34

The committee of the Police and Fire-men's Hospital Carnival during the week received the first cheque for £100 in aid of the funds from Sir Samuel Hordern. This…

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