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Shows & fairs, 1920

2,710 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 136

Labour's Regret. Popular and Fair-minded

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

"I regret very much to hear of the death of the Lord Mayor," said Alderman W. H. Lambert, president of the Australian Labour party, yesterday. "Sir Richard Richards was…

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Public Schools A.a.a. Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 14

The boys' carnival of the Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association was held at the Domain Baths yesterday, Results:- Age Championships.—16 years and over, lOOyds: W…

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Tennis Championships. Australasian Carnival Opens. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 14

The lawn tennis carnival consisting of four interstate matched two for men and two for ladies the Australasian cbampionship and the local tournament, was begun at the Adelaide Oval to-day. The weather…

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Concerts at the Royal Show

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

Mr. A. O'Brien is organising promenade concerts on six afternoons and five evenings at the forthcoming Royal Show, at which a full [?]eed band of 60 professional players will render famous overtures and…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's—"the Passing Show."

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

"The Passing Show of 1920" is a bird of gorgeous plumage that has bad its feathers skilfully trimmed since the opening night, and now, starting at 7.45, spreads forth its dazzling magnificence during only…

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The Moving Picture Show Talk's Work

The Sun · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 4

Persnurkus's correspondent reports the whole debate:-- Mr. Jowett asked when the House would be given the opportunity to…

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A Boom in Cattle. Royal Show Entries

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 10

A bumper entry reveals that interest this year is the Royal Easter Show is at high water mark. And why not, since it in Sydney's first show after the days of war?…

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Nepean District Show a Bright Carnival. Strength in Quantity, Moderation in Quantity. Official Opening by Mr. B. B. WALKER, M.L.A. Trotting Association Castigated

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

No need to talk of Bush "Week or Baby Week or Politician's week just now; the theme locally of late has been Nepean Show. Oil Friday and…

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Manly Carnival Ends

The Sun · Sunday 14 March 1920 · page 2

The Manly carnival ended last night. Yachts, ferryboats, launches, rowing boats, motor cars, and trams converged on Manly from midday…

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Coogee Easter Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 March 1920 · page 3

Residents of Randwick wish to erect a suitable memorial to the men of that district who took part in the war, and, with the object of raising funds, will hold…

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Wild West Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 March 1920 · page 18

Next Saturday at 2.30 Kid Carter's Wild West Show, which has just arrived by the Ventura, will appear at the Agricultural Show Ground, in all the events…

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The Passing Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 March 1920 · page 18

The Passing Show of 1920 has proved a great draw all the week, and the indications point to a long run for it. The successful production of this stupendous…

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New Show at Easter

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 March 1920 · page 18

The All Diggers' Company arc to commence their Sydney season at the Playhouse on Saturday week, March 27. The little theatre has been thoroughly…

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Championship Carnival at Brisbane. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 9

The Australian cycling championship carnival was concluded on Saturday, the chief events resulting as follows:- Half mile Championship of Australia.—First heat: G…

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Swimming. Surf Life-saving Association. Championship Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 8

Many thousands were attracted to Bondi Beach on Saturday afternoon, to witness the championship surf carnival, held under the auspices of the New South Wales Surf Life-saving Association…

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The Moving Picture Show Well Met

The Sun · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 4

"If you see me in London at any time, I won't be swanking too heavily to say, 'Hello Glad to meet you!" to any man I have met here."--Mr. D. R…

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Stage, Song, and Show "Kindling" at the Palace

The Sun · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 8

A crowded house at the Palace Theatre on Saturday night gave an enthusiastic reception to the new comedy drama "Kindling," in which…

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Picture Show Story Vaudeville Artist's Claim Asks for £527

Evening News · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 5

Richard Sharman vaudeville artist, was the plaintiff to-day in an action brought against H. C. Hunter n the No. 1 Jury Court, before Mr. Justice Pring…

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To-day's Sporting Editor of Athletic Sporting, REG. L. (Snowy) Baker, Australia's Champion All-round Athlete the Turf A.J.C. CARNIVAL Candidates Speeding Up

Evening News · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

Barely three weeks hence, the A.J.C. Autumn carnival will be in full awing, and candidates are being sent along on the track in view of the proximity of…

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Sydney Royal Show a Record Number of Entries. Exhibition Promises Well

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 3

The number of entries for the Sydney Royal Show constitute a record, and give promise of a better show than ever…

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