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Shows & fairs, 1920

2,710 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 136

The Moving Picture Show Mr. Holman's Boswell

The Sun · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 4

Sir George Fuller, who is apparently designed to become the Boswell to Mr. Holman, humbly abases himself before the object of his worship. Sir George…

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Mosman Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 2

Mosman last evening was a symphony of light and shade—a color poem—that was pronounced ravishing by a French visitor, an artist and a sculptor, and that…

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Bondi Carnival Extended

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 9

There was a large crowd at Bondi yesterday. A surf carnival was held on the beach, and the usual amusements on the promenade. Another big crowd…

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Revenue Figures Show Substantial Increase

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 2

The revenue returns for January, issued yesterday by the Treasurer, show that all the business undertakings of the Government have earned more money…

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Kirkland Supreme Wins 100yds. CHAMPIONSHIP Manly Club's Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 8

Manly Swimming Club, probably the premier combination of water athletes in the Slate, held its annual carnival yesterday under conditions which were all that lovers of the sport could…

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Picture Show Ablaze Three Firemen Injured Adelaide

The Sun · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 2

This morning a fire broke out in a picture theatre in East Adelaide. The structure, which was of wood and iron, was practically destroyed…

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Firemen Injured in Burning Picture Show Adelaide

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 9

The Star Picture Theatre, a spacious iron and wood structure at East Adelaide was practically destroyed by fire this morning. Just as the brigade was…

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Big Crowd Cycling Carnival Spencer Defeats Grenda in Match McBeath Wins Five Miles

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 9

There were 15,000 present last evening at the cycling carnival at the Sports , Ground, and they witnessed a great night's sport, which will be continued to-morrow night…

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When the Bush Will Come to Town Unique Display, Pageant, and Carnival Organised for Bush Week

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 16

Bush Week, between February 9 and 17, is intended to show what the huge, undeveloped resources of Australia are and can be…

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Foy's Summer Fair

Evening News · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 8

For a period ol thirty years Foys Fair has proved a popular institution it afforts the [?] housewife the opportunity to buy [?] and to buy…

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Mosman Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 8

Decked in carnival array, the shores nnd waters of Mosman made a wonderful picture on Saturday night. It was the occasion of the holding of the Mosman carnival. From near…

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Swimming. Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 8

The Manly Amateur Swimming Club held its annual championship swimming carnival—the first for over five years—at the Manly Baths on Saturday, the principal event of which was the 100yds championship…

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Bondi Surf Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 6

The surf carnival at Bondi on Saturday provided attraction for a large number of people. The programme comprised ten events. Eight of the items were in connection with the Levenson shield. Results:--…

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Whose Child? Manly's Fair-haired Boy

The Sun · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 5

The fair-haired boy of 2½ who was found lost on Friday afternoon in Piitwaler-road, Manly, is still unclaimed. The police have done all possible to…

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The Moving Picture Show Public Business

The Sun · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 4

"A politician, charged and fined for having failed to furnish his income tax returns pleaded that he was too occupied in public business to attend to his…

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Stage, Song, and Show "Bing Boys" Second Edition

The Sun · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 3

"The Little Damozel," in which Emelie Polini plays the central role, continues its successful career at the Palace Theatre. The next matinee…

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Ashfield Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 8

Arrangements have been completed with Flight Commander Night B. Love to give a demonstration of looping sploning nose dives and turne over in…

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Cycling Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 5

The night cycling carnival under the auspices of Carnivals. Ltd., was continued at the Sports Ground last night. In one of the, heats of the Golden Wheel…

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Soldiers' Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

The Soldiers' Club (George-street) will hold its second annual carnival in March next. Competitions for soldiers with one arm and one leg, and contests between "diggers from…

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The Julian Ashton Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 3

As Mr. Julian Ashton's railing health has compelled him to give up painting, a number of his friends thought that an exhibition should be held so as to give the public an opportunity…

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