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Shows & fairs, 1919

2,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 122

"Dry" Show Proposal Fails

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Monday --The Royal Agricultural Society has rejected a proposal that the next show, like the last, should he "dry."…

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The Passing Show Blind Soldiers Returning

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 4

The Repatriation Department has been informed that about 70 blind soldiers are tu return to Australia, including 22 for New South Wales…

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The Moving Picture Show The Mills of God

The Sun · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 6

Very careful consideration has been given in West Australia to the cases of Germans employed in the Government service, and according to a Perth…

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[?] Fair Question."

Referee · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 12

Under the above heading W.L.S., in the Athletic News, in discussing the Auckland-Wellington efforts to work in changes in Rugby law last season, asks…

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Newcastle Repatriation Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 13

To supplement its funds for the assistance of soldiers and sailors and their relatives, the Newcastle Repatriation Committee held a carnival. The…

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Show Society

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 21

Agricultural shows were held in Singleton as far back as 1865-66. They proved so successful that they prompted the establishment of the Northern…

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Carnival at Sports Ground

Referee · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 8

At the cycling carnival at the Sports Ground on Monday night events were decided by members of A.A.A. clubs. The Amateur Walkers' Club contested a mile…

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Swimming. Commonwealth Bank Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 2

At Clifton Gardens Baths on Saturday last the Commonwealth Bank held its first carnival. The weather was ideal, and a large crowd patronised…

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Temora Show Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 10

TEMORA, Tuesday.--Mr. W. J. Cartwright was elected president of the Temora P. and A. Association for the twenty-first year in succession. Messrs. H.M. Kavanage, W. Crawford,…

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The Moving Picture Show Their Value

The Sun · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 4

"A Mother of Seven" complains that landlords will not let her a house because of the children. "John," said Mrs. Despond to her…

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A Show Scheme. to Cut in on Racing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 1

Some of the agricultural show societies out West are seriously considering a scheme whereby they may graft a race club on to their…

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Forty Years Ago Items from the Town & Country Journal of 1870 International Exhibition Medal

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 30

The International Exhibition Commissioners, having made their selections from the various competitive designs for the exhibition medals, we present…

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The Kennel. Bulldogs at Tee Ladies' Canine Show. Remarks by the Judge

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 2

Quite a respectable national breed put in a the above fixture. Two of the best puppies seen for some time met in the…

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Cycling League's Carnival at Sports Ground Big Victorian Events Promised Bolshevism on the Paris Race Tracks

Referee · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 9

The League's carnival at the Sports Ground on Monday evening next should provide an excellent night's sport. According to Secretary Jack Hill, there is…

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Motoring Speed Carnival at Victoria Park Big Track Events for Stock Cars and Motor Cycles : A.C.A. " Reliability Trial

Referee · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 7

As hinted in last issue, a track racing carnival is to be held on Victoria Park racecourse, when big events for both cars and motor cycles will figure on a most…

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Bathurst. the Oriental Fair

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 30

The Oriental Fair in aid of the chapel at St. Joseph's Mount, Bathurst, was opened by the Rev. Father Cooney (Adm.) recently, in the Masonic…

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"Such Fair Promises" Manning Councillors Object WINGHAM

The Sun · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 5

At a meeting of the Manning Shire Council, Councillor H. M[?]Kinnon said that early in 1918 he moved that application be made to the Minister for…

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The Moving Picture Show The Moulders of Fashion

The Sun · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 6

The dress discipline of army life has given men an increased desire to be well dressed, and is likely to have considerable influence on the fashions of…

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Casino Show Booths Go To Publicans CASINO

The Sun · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 9

The Casino Show Society has decided that the annual show on May 28 and 29 shall be "wet." Two offers were received for booths-- one from the North…

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Sydney Will Miss The Show at Easter Time

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 7

Only for the "flu" next week would have seen the beginning of the excitement and bustle which descends on the metropolis annually with the coming of…

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