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Shows & fairs, 1920

2,710 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 136

Bondi Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 4

A carnival was held at Bondi on Saturday evening in aid of the War Memorial Hospital. There were large crowds, and the numerous side shows were well attended…

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Centennial Park Village Fair

Evening News · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 8

The village fair in aid of the Woollahra School of Arts, which has been running for the past two weeks is extended till Easter Monday night. Among…

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Amusements. Coogee Easter Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 4

The Easter Carnival, being run on the water front of Coogee in aid of the Ram wick Soldiers' Memorial Fund, was opened auspiciously on Saturday afternoon. The reserve was brilliantly illuminated at night…

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Profit on Wollongong Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 3

WOLLONGONG.--At a meeting of the Wollongong A., H., and I Association, the treasurer stated there would be a profit of about £300 on the recent show. The president…

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Royal Show Admission Prices

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 9

Mr. James Kay writes from 13 Fowler-street, Camperdown, protesting against the announced intention of the Royal Agricultural Society to raise the price of admission to the Royal…

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The Moving Picture Show. Everybody Satisfied

The Sun · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 4

There must be something good In this new system of voting, despite Mr. Storey's hint that the people In ills electorate are so ignorant that but for…

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Wild West Show. Riot Ends in Fun

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 8

Riotous proceedings terminated a performance by a wild west show at the Agricultural Ground on Saturday afternoon. During the trouble an Indian was mauled by the crowd,…

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Stage, Song, and Show Return of Grand Opera

The Sun · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 7

The "Passing Show of 1920" revue is drawing crowded houses to Her Majesty's, und has all tho signs of putting up a record run. There will be a matinee…

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A "Wild West" Show. Excited Spectators and Bull-fighters. an Uproarious Scene

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 3

Visitors to a "Wild West Show" at the Agricultural Ground on Saturday afternoon were treated to an exhibition of rowdyism that but for the timely intervention of the authorities…

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To-day's Sporting Editor of Athletic Sporting, REG. L. (Showy) Bakes, Australia Champion All-round Athlete the Turf Nearing A.J.C. Carnival Form of Candidates

Evening News · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 2

After the Hawkesbury Race Club's programme shall have been decided on Saturday next at the Clarendon course. Richmond, the way will be clear for the…

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Swimming. Scots College Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 9

[?]ollowing are the principal results of the above [?], held at the Rose Bay Baths yesterday:- [?] Open Championship,—Reid, 1; Grayson, 2; Pil[?], 3, 3dyds Junion Championship.—Wilmott, 1;…

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The Easter Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 4

In spite of the season, the Royal Easier Show is coming on. The men behind it have courage, and confidence plus! The fact that it is being held symbolises the never-say-die spirit of the primary producers. Faint heart never made our primary industries…

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The Royal Show

Evening News · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 4

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society has found it necessary to increase the charges at the gates for the Royal Show in order that additional…

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Fair Rents Farce Act Kills Investment Fewer Houses To-let

Evening News · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 1

Because of the Fair Rents Act of 1916 thousands of Sydney people are to-day sleeping on the clothealiner,"…

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A.J.C. Carnival Visiting Sportsmen Market Still Dull

Evening News · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 5

Among those who have intimated their intention of being present at the A. J. C. autumn carnival are several representatives of clubs in other States. They…

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The Passing Show Not a Noxious Weed

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Wingadeo Shire Council (Coonamble) attention was drawn by [?]r. W. G. Taylor to the fact that the castor oil plant was on…

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The Moving Picture Show Count's Great Idea

The Sun · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 6

"The income tax seems to be agitatin' the boorjoys," said Weary Willie, "Let the galled jade wince," said the Count Demain. "My withers are…

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Pastoral Lectures Agricultural Society's Scheme

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 2

The public will have an oportunity during the days and nights of the show of hearing some interesting lectures on pastoral and agricultural matters, by…

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Saturday Work Stonemasons Agreeable "Fair is Fair"

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 4

"We want 44 hours a week as much as anyone, but fair is fair," said Mr. Werrell, secretary of the [?] Union, this morning…

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Lacrosse Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 5

The All-States Carnival is to be held in Sydney in August, when every State is expected to be represented. This carnival should give the game a fitting kick-off after the halt called through…

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