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Shows & fairs, 1920

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Lectures at the Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 5

A distinct and popular feature of the coming Royal Agricultural Show will be a series of lectures in the building previously devoted to women's industries. A strong list has been arranged by the committee, and…

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The Moving Picture Show a Grasping Landlord

The Sun · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 6

At the Fair Rents Court yesterday the Mud Plasterers' United Federation of Australia applied for an injunction against the Trades Hall, Limited, which…

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The Educational Side. New Royal Show Features

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 4

A special effort is being made by the Royal Agricultural Society to further develop the educational side of the Easter Show. For instance, students' Judging classes have been…

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Historians Must Know Catholic Teaching. Chesterton and Belloo Show How Knowledge of Church Gives True Perspective

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 13

The historian who would tell the truth about the doings of men throughout the ages, especially in so far as they affect the Catholic Church, or…

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The Royal Show

The Land · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 13

Among the [?] which have [?] to hand for the Royal [?] Show is [?] [?]…

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The Daplyn Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 6

Mr, A. J. Daplyn's highly attractive collection of water colours, embracing war scenes in France, picturosque old towns in Belgium, beautiful English landscapes, and translations…

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Soldier Settlers' Poultry Show

The Land · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 9

The first annual poultry show in connection with the returned soldiers' settlements was held at the Bankstown setIlenient on Saturday last, the 6th inst.,…

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Motor Cycling Sydney and Northern Suburbs' Combined Carnival

Arrow · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 12

The Easter Carnival of the Sydney and Northern Suburbs clubs is now properly under weigh, and already a large number of entries are in the hands of the secretaries. The prize…

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The Moving Picture Show Alphabetical Preferences

The Sun · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

The fair and reasonable method far "how to vote" cards in to leave the squares opposites the names of the Nationalist candidates blank, thus…

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The Passing Show It Is War!

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 6

The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Stock has received through the British War Office a consignment of six flame-throwers, which were…

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Children's Night at the Royal Show

The Land · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 3

What promises to be a great spectacular even at the showground on Wednesday, 31st inst., will be Children's Night when 5000 gaily-dressed, specially-trained girls and…

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Stage, Song, and Show Emelie Polini Season

The Sun · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 7

"Kindling," the new comedy-drama at the Palace Theatre, in which Emelie Polini plays the central role, has been doing excellent business in the first…

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The Passing Show: The Nationalists and the Farmers

The Land · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 10

It is claimed on behalf of the Nationalists that land settlement has gone ahead more rapidly under the National Government than during any other…

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Magnificent Dahlias Autumn Flower Show Some of the Award

Evening News · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 7

A magnificent display of dahlias was the outstanding feature of the autumn show of the Horticultural society of New South Wales, opened ta the Town Hall…

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Night Exhibitions at the Royal Show. a Popular Innovation

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 20

The continuation of the programme of the Royal Easter Show at night in brilliantly lighted grounds is proving a success. Already many clubs and…

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The Galloping Pacemaker. Sport at the Sydney Royal Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

The most interesting and exciting event in the trotting exhibition at the Sydney Royal Show will be the introduction of the galloping pacemaker. A…

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Ryde. Show and Carnival Committee

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 12

A meeting of the above was held in the town hall, Ryde, on the 17th, Mr. J. J. Kelly in the chair. The main business considered was the payment of…

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Star Fair

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 2

The Star Fair, in aid of the Methodist Church (Auburn) Trust Building Fund, billed to run four days, was opened under pleasant auspices in the town hall on…

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The Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 10

The Soldiers' Memorial and Hospital Carnival has been in full swing during the week. To-day (Saturday) will be a gala day for children, when it is expected…

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The Park Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 12

The Park Comittee of the Progress Association has decided to go forward with the project for holding a carnival to raise funds for the beautification of the park…

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