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Shows & fairs, 1920

2,710 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 136

The Passing Show Six Tons of Silver Curn

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

A remarkable deposit was made in of the local banks at Bay, when a company of Chinese gardeners, th[?] of whom are about to visit China. Lodged…

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Stage, Song, and Show Last of "As You Were"

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

"The Little Damozel" will enter on its sixth week at the Palace Theatre to-morrow night. Emetic Polini plays the central role, and she is supported…

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Spain Wants Goods Inquiries in N.S.W. for Barcelona Fair London, February 11

Evening News · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

Senor Decossio, a leading Spanish commercial man, bus reserved two stands at the International Samples Fair at Barceiona to May, and…

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Ryde Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 8

Ryde carnival and show opens this Friday afternoon, and it is expected that the display will attract a large number of visitors. The town is seething with energy…

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Band Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

Granville Municipal Band will shortly hold a carnival in Clyde Cricket Oval. This band has a very fine record, having only refused one call for patriotic…

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Hurstville Carnival

The St George Call · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

A record crowd is expected to attend the carnival in aid of the Memorial Hall for Hurstville, this Saturday evening. The carnival is one of the best organised…

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Our Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 6

Beautiful weather and nice roads. tempted in many to make the trip to Castle Hill on Friday, when the annual show in connection with the Central Cumberland…

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Bells Ring at Bathurst Exhibition of Banking Bathurst

The Sun · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 5

All Bathurst was out this morning to see Sir Ross Smith's machine pass over the town shortly before 9 o'clock. The first intimation of his approach…

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Nepean Show Entries Close Next

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Nepean Agricultural Society was held at the Exchange, Penrith, on Wednesday evening, when there were present:—…

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The Moving Picture Show Power of the Press

The Sun · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

The question of the accommodation of Australian correspondents on the Renown is still awaiting settlement. It is officially explained that the…

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The Best Judges Are the People Fair Deal in Boxing Greatest Since Darcy

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 7

I knew a publican once who boasted that he emptied a bucket of water into his beer cask. The trick showed him a handsome profit, he said, but…

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London Letter M. Clemenceau's Visit Great Doll Show December 16

Evening News · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

M George Clemenceu [?] the train on Thursday morning [?] as if he were Georges Ca[?] a cold bath and a brisk rub [?]…

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Carnival Trot

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 7

A regular feature of each year's Police and Firemen's Carnival is a mile trot, of 60 sovs. This year will be no exception, and entries will be taken at the N.S.W…

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Hurstville Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 2

Hurstville residents patronised their own carnival week so solidly that early yesterday afternoon showed the taking at £1600. The sum is a substantial start…

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Coogee Easter Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 7

For some time Randwick has been endeavoring to raise £5000 for a soldiers' memorial in that municipality. Recently, a strong committee was formed…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 5

The Police and Firemen's Carnival this year will take place at the Show Ground, on Satr, 28th inst, and promises to be a fine spectacular and athletic…

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Police and Firemen Annual Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 9

The police and firemen's carnival, to be held at the Show Ground on Saturday, February 28, promises to be a very fine spectacular and athletic demonstration. Many…

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Trade Exhibition. London, Feb. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 7

The Department of Oversea Trads is arranging for an exhibition of British manufactures to begin a tour of the Dominions in June, visiting South Africa and then the…

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Swimming. North Sydney. Amateur Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 8

At Lavender Bay Baths on Saturday, the North Sydney Amateur Club held its annual championship carnival. The principal event was the 220 yards championship of the Northern Suburbs, in which 8…

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The Moving Picture Show Kleptomania

The Sun · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 4

Four snakes have been stolen from the Zoo. Some people would steal anything. Peter confidently expects to see some…

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