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Shows & fairs, 1920

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Mosman Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 12

The committee of the Mosman-Cremorue carnival, to be held on Anniversary evening, has arranged for steamers to run from Circular Quay and Fort Macquarie to Mosman. Bands will play throughout the evening, and…

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Coogee Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 15

Owing to wet weather during the early part of last week, the Coogee Carnival has been granted an extension until next Saturday night. As a return for this…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 12

In consequence of the courts being too wet for play yesterday the country carnival was postponed. The men's matches arranged for Monday will be played today, and the ladies' matches on a latex day…

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The Motor Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 31

THERE have been many visitors to the Motor Show at the Royal Agricultural Ground, and it is evident that there is a big demand for cars. The bad times are no…

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Norman Ross At The Swimming Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 18

The principal attraction at the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association's carnival at the Sydney Domain…

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Swimming. N.s.w. Amateur Association Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 12

To-night at the Domain baths the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association will continue the State championships carnival. Mr. Norman Ross, the world's champion, has recovered from a slight indisposition,…

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Motor Show. Attendance Keeping Up

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 7

Interest in the Motor Show at the Agricultural Ground is being well maintained. Yesterday's attendance was larger than Monday's, and in the evening the number who passed through…

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British-grown Timbers. Exhibition in London Next Year

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 1

The Imperial Trade Commissioner in New Zealand has been advised that the Department of Overseas Trade in London is organising an…

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The Motor Show Large Attendance More Exhibits

Evening News · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 6

The merited stamp of public approval was firmly fixed upon the M.T.A. Motor Show at Moore Park yesterday afternoon and last evening by the large attendances at such session…

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The Moving Picture Show John von Kluck Hop

The Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 4

So poor old von Kluck emerges again as a policeman at 71 years of age. When he dashed into France after Foch and French he little thought…

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Motoring Motor Show Attracts Big Crowds Power Alcohol as Fuel

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 15

The motor show, under the auspices of the Motor Traders' Association of N.S.W., opened on Saturday afternoon, and there will be two sessions daily until…

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Motoring Motor Show Attracts Big Crowds Power Alcohol as Fuel

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 17

The motor show, under the auspices of the Motor Traders Association of N.S.W., opened on Saturday afternoon, and there will be two sessions daily until…

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Famous Norman Ross' First Carnival In Australia Wins 220 Yards' championship in Slow Time Surprise by Young Keith Kirkland

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 18

When [?] Ross threw off his bath robe, removed his woollen socks, and stood on the starting platform at the Municipal Baths, Domain, on Saturday…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Notes

Evening News · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

As the result of the three preliminary rounds in the men's teams competition at the Country Carnival yesterday, the eight [?]ama to quality for the [?]out round were:-[?]ddabadah…

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Giving the Show Away

The Australian Worker · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 11

LAST Saturday the "S.M. Herald" gave the show away by admitting in its financial columns that. "Capitalism has its unions for self-protection, for…

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Easter Show The Wheat Classes

The Sun · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 5

The earliest entries for the Royal Show are in the wheat section, which have to be closed early in February in order that the samples of wheats in…

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The Moving Picture Show Mere Playfulness

The Sun · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 4

The Indian National Congress is demanding that General Dyer be removed from his command, and that in view of Sir Michael O'Dwyer's endorsement of his…

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The Royal Show. Schedule of Prizes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 17

The schedule of prizes for the Royal Easter Show, to be held! on the Agricultural Grounds from March 29 to April 7 next, is very comprehensive…

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Wheat Classes at the Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 5

The earliest entries for the Royal Show are in the wheat section, which have to be closed early in February, in order that the samples of wheats in competition may be…

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Royal Easter Show. the Wheat Classes

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 4

The earliest entries for the Royal Show are in the wheat section, and these have to be closed early in February in order that the samples of wheats in competition may be…

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