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Shows & fairs, 1919

2,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 122

The Carnival of Divorce

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 13

The Divorce Court is choked with issues to be tried. The following article, which contains interesting revelations regarding the work of the Court of Tragedy, was written specially for "Smith's Weekly" by a well-known…

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Royal Show Entries

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 15

The early entries for the Sydney Royal Show (which will begin on April [?]) are reported to be coming in very well. Numbers of horses cattle, pigs, poultry, and dogs have been…

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Industrial. to Show Cause

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 13

An application was listed for hearing before Judge Rolla, in No. 2 Court, on behalf of Henry Thomas Robertson and others, calling upon R. H. Adam to show cause why the Court…

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Royal Jubilee Show. Entries Closing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 17

The early entries for the Sydney Royal Show, which will begin on April 14, are reported to be coming in very well. Numbers of horses, cattle, pigs, poultry, and dogs have…

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The Moving Picture Show a Noble Calling

The Sun · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 4

Nurse. -- Wanted, someone who has had some hospital training, wear uniform, adult family of 3, assist maid with all duties except washing, ironing, and…

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Junior Red Cross Exhibition

The Sun · Sunday 9 March 1919 · page 17

In connection with the above function, to be held in the Town Hall on May 22 and 23, a meeting was held at the Red Cross spinning depot, 255a…

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Royal Jubilee Show Entries Closing

The Sun · Sunday 9 March 1919 · page 8

The early entries for the Sydney Royal Show, which will begin on April 14, are reported to be coming in well. Numbers of horses, cattle, pigs,…

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SWIMMING Notes Around the Clubs Returned Soldiers' Carnival

The Mirror · Sunday 9 March 1919 · page 7

The Returned Soldiers' carnival at the Coogee Aquarium Baths on the 26th inst. promises to be the biggest water event of the season. The main object is to…

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Are Soldiers Disfranchised? Chaplain Wilson's Nomination Refused Rolls Fail to Show Fighters' Names Decision Affects 36,000 Returned Men

The Sun · Sunday 9 March 1919 · page 2

"And shall Trelawney die, "Then 20,000 Cornishmen will know the reason why." --Quotation from old song by Captain-Chaplain Wilson. Chaplain-Captain Wilson's…

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The Moving Picture Show Tommy Go Home

The Sun · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 4

A handbill which was distributed in the streets of Cologne last week begins: "British soldiers, why are you not demobilised? Prussian militarism is…

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Sisters of Charity and Influenza. Dr. Mannix on Exhibition Hospital Episode

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--At a garden fole held at Flemington on Saturday, reference was made by speakers to Dr. Mannix having offered the services of the Sisters of Charity…

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The Lyons Exhibition. Australian Products Boomed

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 5

The Australian exhibit at the Lyons Exhibition gives a good show of metals, timber, meat, jam, fruits, honey, and leather. Pamphlets have…

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Swimming Soldiers' Carnival Likely Cup Winners

The Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 5

The Soldiers' Club has arranged to hold a carnival for all soldiers and sailors on March 26 at Coogee Aquarium Baths. An up-to-date programme will include contests…

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Royal Jubilee Show Entries Closing

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 3

The early entries for the Sydney Royal Show, which will begin on April 14, are reported to be coming in very well. Numbers of horses. cattle, pigs…

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Bowls Carnival Dead-end Pennant Finals at Hand

Evening News · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 3

No one is likely seriously [?] the wisdom of cancelling [?] projected for Eastertide of [?] [?] desy disappointment as [?] to the…

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Sydney Show Prospect Entries Rolling in

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 5

There was a largo meeting of the members at the council of the Royal Agricultural Society at the Showground at the end of last week. In addition…

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The Passing Show South Australian Wheat Scheme

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 4

The latest developments in the management of the South Australian wheat scheme which is the subject of inquiry two Royal Commissions, which have…

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The Moving Picture Show Mr. Hugh Ward's Bobby

The Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 6

The storehouse of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., having been entered by thieves, Mr. Hugh Ward thought that the damage and loss at first glance might be…

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Marooned in England the Australians Waiting Homeward Bound Transports. "Not a Fair Deal."

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 2

Since the signing of the armistice soldiers have accumulated in England in large numbers awaiting an opportunity to return to Australia. The…

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Young Athletes Display at Sydney Show Swimming Carnivals Off

Evening News · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 4

The Education Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society desired a distinctive children's display as part of its Jubliee Programme at Sydney's Easter Show and…

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