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Shows & fairs, 1920

2,710 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 136

Easter Carnival, Ooogee

The Sun · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 7

The Easter Carnival, Coogee, in aid of the Randwick Solders Memorial Fund, will open this afternoon on the front at that popular watering place The main feature…

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Easter Carnival, Coogee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 14

The Easter carnival, Coogee, in aid of the Randwick Soldiers' Memorial Fund, opens at 2.80 to-day, when there will be a ballon ascent and parcahute descent by Aviator V. P. Taylor. The fine open-air…

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Dahlia Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 14

The autumn Bhow of the Horticultural Society of Now South Wales was opened at the Town Hall yestorday afternoon. There were a large number of exhibits. A magnificent…

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Easter Carnival at Coogee

Evening News · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 6

The Easter carnival in aid of the Randwick Soldiers' Memorial Fund will open this afternoon at Coogee. The main feature will be a balloon ascent and…

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Lidcombe. Carnival for the Memorial

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

In order to raise funds for the Soldiers' Memorial, a carnival is to be held next month at Lidcombe. At a meeting of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee, at the…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 14

"The Passing Show of 1920," one of the most gorgeous extravaganza pieces ever staged here, is drawing great audiences at Her Majesty's Theatre, where the leviathan liner, the "Gardon of My Dreams," the…

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The Moving Picture Show Making Bolsheviks

The Sun · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 4

"Are yon gain' to vote, Count?" inquired Weary Willie. "My dear child," said the Count. Demain, "what do I care who makes the…

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Sans Souci-ramsgate Hospital Carnival. "The Pines," Sans Souci

The St George Call · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 5

March 5 and 6 were red letter days in the history of Sans Souci and Ramsgate. It was the first carnival held in the district in aid of our local…

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Fruits of the Soil. Royal Show Attractions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 10

No traces of the drought will mar the Royal Easter Show. Even of crops grown before the break in conditions on coast and tablelands, there will be worthy representation…

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Ends in Riot Wild West Show Trouble at Agricultural Grounds Mob Takes Charge

Evening News · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 5

A riot pot an end to the "Wild West" show at the Agricultural Ground this afternoon. The crowd rushed the ring and…

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Luddenham Show a Highly Creditable Display. Magnificent Cattle Display. Fine Ring Events. a Record "Gate."

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 3

Well done Luddenham! That is a rhetorical put on the back which has been well merited by the little village and its very live and up-to-date…

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Coogee Easter Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1920 · page 3

The Easter Carnival, at Coogee, was opened yesterday under pleasant auspices. Ideal weather attracted a great crowd, which seemed eager to sample all…

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Bondi War Memorial Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1920 · page 2

The carnival now running at Bondi for the War Memorial Hospital at Waverley is out to make £5000 if it can. Mr. Ford Hatfield is the organiser, and he has…

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Coogee Carnival Open-air Dancing

The Sun · Sunday 21 March 1920 · page 5

Coogee was crowded last night, when the Easter carnival in aid of the Randwick soldiers' memorial was opened. An open-air dancing floor attracted…

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Lyons Fair Australian Exhibit Praised LONDON, March 17

The Sun · Sunday 21 March 1920 · page 2

Mr. H. C. Smart, who is in charge of the Australian exhibit at the Lyons Fair, states in a message that the Australian exhibit is proving a…

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The Passing Show Will Stay

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1920 · page 22

Those who have their scats booked for The Passing Show of 1920 consider themselves lucky. It is a record-breaker, judged by the manner in which it is…

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Riot at Show Ground Displeased Audience at "Wild West" Show Runs Amok

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1920 · page 3

The American Wild West Show, at the Show Ground, yesterday, was devoid of the anticipated thrill, but of thrills unexpected there was no lack, before the…

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The Royal Show Some Splendid Attractions By Day and Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1920 · page 2

One of the principal attractions at the Royal Easter Show of the Agricultural Society will be the beautiful horse, Bayard, to be lent as the mount of the…

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Women's War Work Show Tea Tent Flag Depot Names 5Th M.g. Co. Association

The Sun · Sunday 21 March 1920 · page 17

At a well-attended meething of ex-members of the 5th Machine Gun Company, it was decided to form the 5th Machine Gun Company Association…

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Show Ground Riot Real "Wild West" in Sydney Crowd Makes Attack on Indian Policeman As Toreador

The Sun · Sunday 21 March 1920 · page 2

A riot which started at the Wild West Show at the Agricultural Ground yesterday afternoon assumed serious proportions before the police finally gained control. An Indian was badly mauled by the crowd, and numbers of the crowd suffered…

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