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Shows & fairs, 1919

2,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 122

The Moving Picture Show Games of Chance

The Sun · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 4

Did the officers gamble amongst themselves?--They played bridge, but I don't regard that as gambling. Peter agrees that neither bridge nor…

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An Appeal for Funds for the Labor Fair and Carnival

Labor News · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 7

The Women's C.O. Committee appeal to friends and sympathisers for funds to assist in making the carnival a success. The whole proceeds are to be used for…

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Coogee Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 10

The Coogee carnival, in aid of St. John Ambulance Brigade, Randwick Division, will conclude to-night. The Waverley Band will play selections, there will be a double display of…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 7

The police and firemen, for the eighth year in succession, are organising a carnival and art union in aid of the funds of the public hospitals of the State. Efforts are being…

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Closing of Coogee Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 13

The Coogee Carnival, after a successful run of three weeks, in aid of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Randwick division, will conclude to-night. To mark the event there will…

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Annual Band Carnival. Championship of Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 8

The annual competitions promoted by the Band Assocaition of New South Wales will be held this year at the Sydney Sports Ground on January 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27…

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Tennis Carnival Forbes Wins Championship A. Sieleo Singles Champion

The Sun · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

Beautiful weather prevailed for the final day's play of the tennis tournament. Forbes created a sensation by defeating the strong Dubbo No. 1 by…

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The Moving Picture Show The Real Bolshie

The Sun · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 4

"The calumnies now being hurled at the Bolsheviks emanate from enemies of the working class."--Sydney Labor Council…

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Aims and Objects of the Yandoo Red Cross Carnival. To the Editor of "The Call."

The St George Call · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 3

Sir, Would you permit me to explain in your valuable paper the aims and objects of the Yandoo Red Gross Carnival,…

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Mosman-Cremorne Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 12 January 1919 · page 8

The next Venetian Carnival is to be held in Mosman Bay on the evening of Anniversary Day. No carnivals were held during the war. A committee…

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Coogee Carnival Ends Very Quietly

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1919 · page 5

After the brief excitement of the previous Saturday Coogee was normally quiet last night, and the protracted Carnival came to its end without tears or…

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Annual Carnival of Police and Firemen

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1919 · page 2

The eighth annual sports carnival and Hospital art union, organised by the combined Police and Fire Brigades, will be held on the Agricutural Grounds on…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Concluded Forbes Champions

The Sun · Sunday 12 January 1919 · page 7

Beautiful weather prevailed for the final day's play of the tennis tournament. Forbes created a sensation by defeating the strong Dubbo No. 1 by…

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Coogee Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 6

The Coogee carnival was brought to an end on Saturday. There was a large crowd at the seaside resort, and the many side-shows were well patronised. It is expected that the…

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Coogee Carnival Concluded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 4

The Coogee carnival in aid of the St. John Ambulance came to a successful conclusion on Saturday. The numerous attractions again proved irresistible to a huge crowd of…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 4

Although the attendances at the country carnival had been rather meagre during the week, there was an increase of spectators on Saturday, when the finals were contested, which is an indication of renewed…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 8

For the eighth year in succession the police and firemen are organising a carnival and art union on behalf of the public hospitals of the State. The main function, the carnival, will…

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 8

The organising secretary of the Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival, Mr. B. Fortescue, reports that the campaign will be officially opened in Martin Place on Monday, Jan. 20, by…

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The Moving Picture Show Leading

The Sun · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 6

Mr. Asquith will, not seek re-election. He will lead the Party from outside No doubt he will use a microscope to find it. It is too small for him to lead…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Notes on the Finals

Evening News · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

Dubbo struck an off day in the carnival at Double Bay on Saturday and failed to produce anything like true form in the semi-final of the teams permiership against Forbes,and…

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