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Shows & fairs, 1919

2,422 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 122

Bush Week in Sydney--preparations for the Great Carnival

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 4

A "Town and Country Journal" reporter had a chat with Mr. W. E. Vincent (organising secretary of Bush Week) regarding the preparations that are being made for the initial carnival, to he held at Centennial Park from September 29 to October 6. The secretory told of the support that is being accorded the scheme, and what he said convinced the "Journal" representative that prospects for Bush Week are particularly bright. The Chief Secretary (Mr. Fuller), when seen by a delegation from the Council of Control, evinced the greatest interest in the scheme, and was most sympathetic towards the proposal. A few facts regarding Centennial Park,…

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Hospital Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 7

The drawing of the art union in connection with the Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival has been postponed until June 4. The results will be advertised on June 5. All…

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A Novel Exhibition

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 4

Our readers are reminded that the exhibition ut the Craftsman Furniture Co.'s establishment, 397 George Street, City, or a Jetley Filing Cabinet, opens…

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Sheep, Horse, and Dog Show

The Sun · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 7

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that the sheep, horse, poultry, and dog show of the society will he held at the Showground…

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Albury. St. Patrick's Annual Flower Show

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 17

St. Patrick's Autumn Flower Show was opened in the Royal Picture Theatre, Albury, recently. The display was very fine. Socially it was a great…

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i CTJJ Rte SHOW 1 Horses and History

The Sun · Thursday 15 May 1919 · page 6

"This," said the'Count Domain, waving his hand at the rain, "will stop tho racing." "My troubles!" said "Weary Willie…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 5

The sheep, horse, poultry, and dog show of the Royal Agricultural Society will be held at the showground, Sydney, on July [?]3, 4, and 5…

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A Novel Exhibition

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 4

Our readers are reminded that the exhibition at the Craftsman Furniture Co.'s establishment, 397 George Street, City, of a Jetley Filing Cabinet, opens…

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Honey Sales. a Fair Deal for Aplarists

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 5

Country folk frequently strike trouble in business transactions with a certain class of city firms, but they do not all remember to appeal to Uncle…

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Royal Sheep and Horse Show

The Land · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 17

Schedules for the Royal Sheep and Horse Show which will be held at the Showground, Sydney, during the first week in July next have been widely…

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The Moving Picture Show Personal

The Sun · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 4

I note with pleasure a bright personal note in the columns of your sparkling young contemporary, the "Sydney Morning Herald," which…

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Royal Show Wheats. the Prize-winners

The Land · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 16

The wheat exhibits for the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show having been delivered before the decision to abandon the exhibition was announced,…

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A.j.c. Carnival Course Still Safe Postponement Unlikely

The Sun · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 7

The continuous rain, and the fact that other meetings have in consequence been put off, has led to the question being freely asked whether…

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The Passing Show:— Farmers' Co-operative Movement

The Land · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 10

The great commercial event of the past week has been the acquirement of the John Bridge wool business, as a going concern, by the Farmers and…

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The Passing Show H.m.a.s. Australia's Arrival

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 6

H.M.A.S. Australia and H.M.A.S. Brisbane will arrive at Fremantle on May 25. Both vessels will call at Adelaide on their way to Melbourne…

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Autumn Racing A.J.C. Carnival To-morrow's Opening Notes and Selections

The Sun · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 2

The prospects for the racing at headquarters are not bright at the present juncture, but if fine weather assorts itself in the next 24 hours Randwick…

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Week-end Sport A.J.C. CARNIVAL Doncaster Day Tips For To-morrow

Evening News · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 2

The oft-postponed A.J.C. racing carnival will be opened at Randwick to-morrow, when a programme of six events will be decide. In the circumstances the…

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Sheep Show and Sales to Take Place As Usual Flu Restrictions Lifted

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 15

At an early meeting of the Cabinet yesterday morning the Government, acting on the advice of the Medical Consultative Committee, lifted the…

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Autumn Carnival on the Track Booster's Good Mile

The Sun · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 6

Bleak and stormy weather, with occasional showers, greeted the early visitors to the Randwick tracks this morning…

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The Moving Picture Show Second-Class

The Sun · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 4

Lord Nelson has evidently returned to the flesh and joined the staff of the "Daily Telegraph." What other spirit could have moved that journal to…

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