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Shows & fairs, 1920

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Ashfield Carnival

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 5

This evening a teams' fancy dress competition will lie held at the Ashfield Carnival, Pratten Park, for which prizes are' offered. Additional…

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Manly Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 5

A peace memorial hospital carnival and fancy fair is to be held at Manly on Saturday, February 28 The object of the carnival is to raise funds for building a now hospital, on ground…

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Julian Ashton Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 7

An exhibition, which will be unique in Australia, is to be opened at the Education Department's gallery, Loftus Street, by the Premier, Mr. Holman, on Friday next, at 3 p.m…

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Our Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

We would again draw the attention of our readers to the annual show at Castle Hill in connection with the Central Cumberland A. and If. Association. The show…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 6

Entries for the 100 yards handicap of £18, to be under Athletic League rules at the Police and Firemen's Sports at the Agricultural Ground on 18th inst…

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Wheats for Royal Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 7

The wheat entries for the Royal Easter Show closed with a total of 76, which must be regarded as entirely satisfactory in such a disastrous growing season as that just experienced…

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Professional Athletics Police and Firemen's Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 9

Entries (2/) for the lOOyds handicap of £1[?] to be run under Athletic League rules at the police and Firemen's carnival at the Agricultural Ground on Saturday, 25th inst., close with [?]…

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Show Prizes. Sydney Doubles Melbourne's

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 6

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which caters liberally for trotting owners, has, as usual, an attractive list of ring contests for its show…

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Peace Memorial. Proposed International Exhibition. Mr. Holman Sympathetic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 11

Representations were yesterday made to the Premier by a committee of Sydney citizens relative to a proposal to held an international exhibition in Sydney, to celebrate peace, in two…

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Bush Week. Exhibition at the Town Hall. Opening Ceremony

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 11

It was in true bush style that the Town Hall was opened to the public by his Excellency the Governor (Sir Walter Davidson) yesterday. He simply let…

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The Moving Picture Show Spots and Spots

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 4

"I observe," said the Count do Main, "that sun-spots, according to Mr. W. N. Caton, have very disturbing effects."…

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To-day's Sporting the Turf Victorian Carnival Oakleigh and Futurity

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

The Victorian racing carnival will be in full swing on Saturday when the Victoria Amateur Turf Club will de[?] a programme at Caulfield the chief event…

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To Celebrate Peace International Exhibition. a Sydney Proposal. the Premier Sympathetic

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 8

Representations were made to the Premier yesterday by a committee of Sydney citizens relative to a proposal to hold an international exhibition in Sydney to celebrate peace, in two…

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What's Wanted. Fair Deal for All. Active Association's Aims at All Round Improvements

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 6

The objects of the New South Wales Trotting: Owners, Breeders and Trainers' Association were enumerated at a meeting of members and others who…

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Country Life. Bush Week Displays. Lesson of the Back-blocks. Town Hall Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 9

The second effort of the Bush Week movement was begun yesterday, when an exhibition in the Sydney Town Hall was opened by the State Governor…

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Irish Resentment Picture Show Raided Sympathisers Destroy Film VANCOUVER, February 9

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 1

A message from San Francisco states that a party of Irish sympathisers raided the Sun Movie Theatre and destroyed a film which depicted…

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Why I Think I Can Beat Felton "Fair for Both of Us on the Parramatta," Says Ernest Barry

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 1

Some people have asked me why I want to meet Felton again for the sculling championship of the world. I have only one answer—because I think I…

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Under a Club. Compulsion an Irritation. Show Societies Submissive. Forbes, Penrith and Wagga Wagga

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 6

The Wagga Wagga, Forbes and Penrith Show Societies are all mixed up in controversies with the New South Wales, Trotting Club. The Wagga Wagga Society…

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The Julian Ashton Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Holman (the Premier) has arranged to open tho Julian Ashton exhibition at the Education Department's Gallery, Loftus-street, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. This exhibition has…

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Julian Ashton Exhibition of Work

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

After 60 years of active service in the cause of Art in Australia, Julian Ashion has been Controlled through failing health to day [?] the brush which has given picture lovers to…

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