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Shows & fairs, 1920

2,710 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 136

Surf Carnival Saturday's Championships

The Sun · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 2

The principal event on the programme of the Surf Life Saving Association of N.S.W. carnival at Bondi on Saturday will be the final of the Rescue and Resuscitation…

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The Moving Picture Show Poets in Parliament

The Sun · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 6

Peter is disappointed with the list of the occupations of the candidates in the State elections. While there are plenty of laborers and lawyers…

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The Royal Show. a Bumper Exhibition

The Land · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

Mr. F. L. Martin, Vice-President, occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Council of the Agricultural Society, which was held at the…

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Surf Carnival at Bondi

Evening News · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 7

Among the events on to-morrow's programme for the Surf Life Savings Association's carnival at Bondi Bach, are the championship finals of the alarm real race [?]…

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Something to Show

The Propeller · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 4

A certain poor woman had received some new underclothes from one who had helped the family. The woman's husband thanked the donor's husband…

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Kyogle Show Abandoned. Ticks on the Show-ground

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 4

In consequence of ticks having been found on cattle in the Kyogle (N.S.W.) show-ground, the show that was arranged for March 24th and 25th has…

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Motor Cycling Easter Carnival Programme

Arrow · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 12

The Motor Cycle Club of N.S.W. has decided upon the following programme for its Easter carnival on the [?] crouse, near Camden. The course is 20 miles to the lap…

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The Passing Show:— Kentucky Soldier Settlement

The Land · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 10

Nearly a month ago Mr. John Cahill, of Strathbogie, Curlewis, wrote to the Sydney "Daily Telegraph" concerning a report which appeared in that paper…

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The Moving Picture Show. That Republican Revolt

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 4

"And now, Mr. Minahan," said our reporter, "what about that republican plot?" "Now that I have been ejected from…

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Stage, Song, and Show Changes at the Palace

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 7

The American play "Kindling" will be staged by the J. and N. Tait management tomorrow night at the Palace Theatre. Emelle Polini in the role of…

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No Panic Fire Above Picture Show Spirit Stove Explodes

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 3

Though a film studio occupied by Mr. Bert Segerberg, cinematograph operator, situated in a dome on the roof of the Australian Picture Palace,…

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Studio Alight. Fire Over Picture Show. Audience Quietly Files Out

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 9

A fire occurred over the Australian Picture Show, Liverpool-street, yesterday afternoon, and damage was done to a picture studio and portion of the main building…

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A Mission Lunch the Women's at the Show. Reducing a Deficit

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 8

The Royal Show opens in a few weeks and the catering in the great Suttor Inncheon [?]under the grandstand will be in the hands of the…

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At the Ryde Carnival and Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 8

AT THE RYDE CARNIVAL AND SHOW…

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Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 15

Crowds nightly flock to Manly Peace Memorial Hospital Carnival to enjoy the brilliant [?]lluminations, the al fresoo d[?]ce-floor, and the minature racecourse. Daily Flight-lieutenant Roberts takes up passengers in…

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Profitable Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 12

The Ryde Show and Carnival Committee met on Monday night, Mr. John Kelly presiding, when matters in connection with the recent gala were finalised…

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Coogee Carnival

The Sun · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 5

Residents of Randwick wish to erect a suitable memorial to the men of that district who took part in the great war, and with the object of raining funds are holding…

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Show Items

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 3

Messrs Frizell and Riley, on the second day of the show, sold the fat cow (of the guessing competition), which brought £15 15s. A number of pigs were…

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Straws Show

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 23

All over the State of New South Wales Diggers are available as presiding officers, assistant presiding officers, and for similar jobs in connection…

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St. George Ambulance Carnival

The St George Call · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 6

"The result of the vote for the 'Queen of the Carnival,' resulted as follows:—Mrs. Surman, 17,624, £73/8/8; Miss Hempsted, 14,160, £59; Mrs. Tyrell, 3,029…

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