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Shows & fairs, 1920

2,710 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 136

The Moving Picture Show Peripatetic Overdrafts

The Sun · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 4

"I see," said Weary Willie, "that they're goin' to 'ave a fully equipped bank aboard tho liners." "This wonderful century!" said the…

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Stage, Song, and Show a New Revue

The Sun · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 7

"The Bing Boys on Broadway," which has hold the boards at for Majesty's for several weeks, will be transferred to the Theatre Royal after tonight's…

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Grenfell Show Gold Badge for Treasurer GRENFEL

The Sun · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Grenfell Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held on Saturday. There was a largo attendance. The annual report…

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Opening the Show on Good Friday. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 7

Sir.—The exchange of notes between the Primate and the president of the Royal Agricultural Society has become an annual and resultless fixture, yet surely there must be a…

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British Timber Exhibition

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 4

In June next there is to be held in England a British Timber Exhibition, which is open to the Empire generally, but so far as is known at present Tasmania is the only State in Australia that has; gathered a collection…

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The Moving Picture Show Australian Ideas

The Sun · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 6

The Sun Francisco "Chronicle" tells a story of how a man supplied Australian farmers outback with matches by means of kangaroos, which carried the matches…

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The Show on Good Friday. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 8

Sir,—The letter of "F. B. K." on the above matter offers a sensible compromise, and if adopted would not wound the feelings of Churchmen. The present arrangement of…

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V.R.C. Carnival Magadan Wins Cup J. Mahony's Double Gossine Hatan Beaten MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon

Evening News · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 5

The As[?] Carnival of the Victories [?] Club was committed at [?] this afternoon. The weather was fined and cl[?], and there was a large gathering [?]…

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Agricultural Education the Activities of the R.A.S. Features of the Show

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 4

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has set aside the large hall, formerly devoted to women's work at the Royal Show, for…

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Swimming Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 8

The thrice-postponed swimming carnival in aid of the Dover Testimonial Fund came off in the ocean baths on Saturday night, but unfortunately the…

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British Timber Exhibition

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 7

On inquiry from the Tasmanian Conservator of Forests (Mr L. G. Irby) it was learnt that a very complete collection of Tasmanian timbers…

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Village Fair is Gentennial Park

Evening News · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 2

A village fair in sid of the building fund of the Woollahra School of Arts held in Centennial Park from March 5 to march 27. There will be the…

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The Newcastle Show

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 8

The ring events at the Newcastle Show this year were of an unusually attractive character, and gave every satisfaction to the public. The management…

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Rowan Paintings. Exhibition Opened by Governor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 10

His Excellency the Governor opened Mrs. Ellis Rowan's collection of paintings of the birds, flowers, and butterflies of New Guinea at Anthony Hordern and Sons' fine art…

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The Moving Picture Show Encouraging the Gun-habit

The Sun · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 4

Dr. Archibald Grubb writes more in anger than in sorrow:-- "I am surprised at the action of the Government in allowing a 185 ton…

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Police and Firemen a Remarkable Carnival. Fine Athletics and Howling Humor

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 2

Probably never before since such things were first organised in Sydney has there been such a tremendous success recorded as that made by the…

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The Royal Show. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 11

Sir,—I should rejoice, as would thousands of others, if the suggestion of "F.E.K." could be given effect to. But may I suggest to the council something oven better. Open the show…

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Newcastle Turf Jockey Club's Annual Meeting Government and the Tote: Fine High Jumping at the Newcastle Show

Referee · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 5

Good entries have been received for the meeting at Boolaroo next Saturday, and special facilities for travelling have been arranged. Entries for the Newcastle Jockey Club's…

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Scenic Art An Exhibition Planned

Evening News · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 3

Sydney will be afforded an opportunity Of witnessing something unique in the way of art exhibitions towards the latter end of the present year. At last…

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"Obviously Guilty" Allies' Test Cases Will Germany Prove Fair? LONDON, February 28

The Sun · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 1

Reuter's correspondent at Paris is authoritatively informed that it has been decided by the Allies to furnish Germany with a list of 46 names as…

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