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Shows & fairs, 1920

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Amusements. the Passing Show of 1920

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 15

A spectacular production under Jack Haskell, with music under Andrew Ma[?]n, and dances directed by [?]ie Hooper, is anounced for to-night (7.50) at Her Majesty's by the J. C. Williamson direction. Two…

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Dry Show Dungog's Decision West Maitland

Evening News · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 1

The committee of the Dungog Agricultural Association has decided that he next a how shall be a dry one. A motion that a booth be sold a publican's [?]…

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The Moving Picture Show Lesson in Finance

The Sun · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 4

"[?]Igh finance," said Weary Willie, "Is a darn funny game. I can't make lead nor tall of it." "I should be as surprised If you…

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Easter Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 7

The Municipality of Randwick is anxious to see its memorial to men of the A.I.F. from that suburb erected as soon as possible. With this object in view a committee has…

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Interstate Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 2

BRISBANE. Saturday.—The first interstate cycling carnival in Queensland since 1914 was held on the Brisbane Cricket Ground this afternoon, and it attracted a large concourse of people. The…

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The Manly Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 2

The Manly carnival was continued yesterday. The programme included aerial bombing, scaplaning, and a fancy dress fete. In the latter the prize winners…

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Soldiers' Poultry Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 2

BANKSTOWN, Saturday.—The highly successful poultry show held to-day in connection with the Bankstown Soldiers Settlement proved the wisdom of placing…

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Manly Carnival Lots O' Fun

The Sun · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 2

The carnival spirit was again much in evidence at Manly yesterday, when the Fancy Fair, in aid of the Peace Memorial Hospital, continued its…

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Kid Carter's Wild West Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 18

Kid Carter has just arrived from America, and has engaged the Agricultural Show Ground for a typical Wild West round up on Saturday, 20th inst,…

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Last Night's Entertainments The Passing Show of 1920

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 2

Last night at Her Majesty's the curtain rose on as brilliant a revue as the firm of J. C. Williamson has ever handled. An amazing series of brilliant…

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The Mask Is Now Off Revolution, Sinn Fein, I.W.W. Hideous Features Beneath Fair Countenance of Honesty and Justice Worn by Labor Leaders—Secret Inspiration of Junta Which Controls the Labor Movement

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 1

The mask is off the so-called Labor Party, which is ostensibly led by Mr. John Storey, although, of course, the eminently respectable and moderate Mr…

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Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 5

The Manly carnival, in aid of the Peace Memorial Hospital, attracted a crowd of several thousands during Saturday afternoon and evening Amusement was provided to suit all tastes, and for nearly 12…

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P. and T. Carnival

Evening News · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 7

"Citizen" writes that he and others bought tickets for the Police and Firemen's Carnival under the impression that the hospitals and other charities were to…

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Ticks Prevent Show

Evening News · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 4

In consequence of ticks having been found on cattle in Kyogle Show Ground, the show which was arranged for March 24 and [?] has been changed. Kyogle…

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"The Passing Show."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 5

"The Passing Show of 1920" took the form of a scenic success, heightened by gorgeous ballets, costly and fantastic dresses, and ragtime melodies. Saturday's audience was…

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Surf Carnival. Life-saving Demonstrations

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 3

A heavy sea running at Manly on Saturday afternoon imposed a severe task upon the competitors in the surf carnival in aid of the funds of the Manly Peace Memorial Hospital. Some hundreds of spectators…

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The Moving Picture Show Political Possibilities

The Sun · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 4

Political diary of a week in the near future: -- Monday: Mr. M'Williams moved that supply he granted for six weeks…

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Her Majesty's Theatre. "The Passing Show."

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 5

This show pauses swiftly from one dazzling scene to another. It moves so rapidly in its bewildering effects that the playgoer may well ash for a pause, in order to get time to…

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Stage, Song, and Show New Revue

The Sun · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 8

"The Passing Show of 1920" had a successful beginning on Saturday at Her Majesty's. Madame Donalda Ayer, an American operatic singer, is…

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The Soil. First Soldiers' Show. Poultry at Bankstown

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 3

The soldier settlers on the Bankstown group poultry farming settlement recently agreed that they were sufficiently advanced in their business to hold a show. In this they set…

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