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Shows & fairs, 1919

2,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 122

The Abandoned Show Sydney Under 'Flu Restrictions

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 36

For the first time since its institution the Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has mad to be abandoned, owing to the…

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The Moving Picture Show The Roof Fetish

The Sun · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 4

I have read in "The Sun," said the Count de Main, of the horrors of the slums. "In our wide lawns and bowers, William, we little know how the poor…

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The Soil. Royal Show Wines. the Judge's Encomium

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 9

A report which contains several points of Interest to wine-growers has been received by the Royal Agricultural Society from Mr. M. Segur, who Judged the sweet wines entered for…

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Racing Budget Among the Yearlings Promising New Sires The A.J.C. Carnival

The Sun · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 2

The announcement that the A.J.C. Committee is confident of being able to run its Autumn meeting will cause much rejoicing in racing circles…

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Q'l'd Sport Too Many Electorate Cricket Clubs Rugby League's Holiday Carnival: Outstanding Swimmers

Referee · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 12

This year's cricket has emphasised one of the chronic weaknesses of Brisbane's electorate system. Right from the beginning, twenty years or more, the…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival Abandoned

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 36

The police and firemen's carnival in aid of the hospitals, originally set down for March 1, and postponed until May 3, has now been abandoned. The restrictions…

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Racing Restrictions Gaming Clause May Affect Autumn Carnival

The Sun · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 1

Some owners and trainers, who anticipated that there would be an early resumption of racing, permitting the holding of the A.J.C. Autumn meeting,…

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"Wet" Show at Ganmain. Ganmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 7

A referendum has been taken amongst the members of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and it was decided by a three to one vote that the next annual show should be a…

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The Moving Picture Show Da Maledito Weelson

The Sun · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 6

"Ah!" said Guiseppe Funicola, "Alla woulda been aliarit only for da Weelson. Whata for da Weelson he hata da Italia? Flume da Itaiiano name…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Annual Election

The Land · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 11

The mutual meeting of the members of the Royal Agricultural Society is called for May 26 next, when the annual election of office-bearers will take place. The…

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Royal Show Wines

The Land · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 13

The following report has been received by the Royal Agricultural Society from Mr. M. Segur:—"The full-bodied wines, red and white,…

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Sheepbreeders' Show in Melbourne

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 15

The annual show of the Australian Sheepbreeders' Association will he held in Melbourne on July 28 and July 29…

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The Moving Picture Show Fast

The Sun · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 4

"When I first came to Australia I heard many people saying French people are very gay; others went so far as to say French people are fast. Believe me…

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The Passing Show: "Wire-Whiskers."

The Land · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 8

Mr. Hoskins, M.L.A. (Government Whip) poses as a long-suffering and much-martyred man. He has been "wickedly" misrepresented,…

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Royal Show Dry Wines. Judge's Report

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 7

Mr. H. K. Laffer, State viticultural export, who Judged the dry wines entered for this year's Easter Show, has reported to the Royal Agricultural Society as follows:--…

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A Fair Question. Trucking for Flemington Nine Days Doing 500 MILES

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 19

Mr. J. C. Vagg, Maxwell Braes, Booligal, tells of queer ways on a new line:— In your journal of the 4th April 1…

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The Passing Show Killed by a Bale of Wool

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 6

A storeman at the Wentworth Wool Stores was killed this week through a bale of wool falling on topo of him. His neck was broken…

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Sydney Sheep Show. Arrangements to Date House Parade at Same Time

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 17

Influenza developments permitting, the annual sheep show, under the joint auspices of the Royal Agricultural Society and the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders'…

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Royal Sheep Show to Be Held in Sydney During July Next. When the Entries Close

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 5

Influenza developments permitting, the annual sheep show, under the joint auspices of the Royal Agricultural Society of the N.S.W…

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Fair's Fair

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 12

Another week has passed, and yet the 'flue and yet the restrictions. It is really a pity that the Government comes in for each all-round abuse for simply doing its…

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