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Shows & fairs, 1920

2,710 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 136

Judging Clydesdales at the Show

Evening News · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 1

The first three in the the photo gained Arst, second, and third prison respectively. The first (No.73). Mr. G. Stakes' Scotland Peer, also won the championship…

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Baby Show Examining the Competitors

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 7

The Baby Week show at the Sydney Town Hall is proving popular. Today is the second day, and the large staff, of doctors and nurses is…

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Heavy Draughts at the Show

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 4

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Baby Week. Motitercraft Exhibition. Opened at Town Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 13

tion organised for, Baby Week was opened in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Lady Davidson, who performed the official ceremony, was received…

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Show Visitor. Greatly Impressed. Cattle Unsurpassed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 13

A familiar face at the Sydney Royal again this year—he has attended and successfully exhibited at the last four Shows—is that of Mr. Wm. Padbury, ex-president of the, Royal…

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Judging the Clydesdales at the Show

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 1

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Show Ground Accident Jockey's Skull Fractured

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 7

While schooling a horse over the hurdles at the Show Grounds at 7.45 o'clock this morning Roy McCutchie, a jockey, fell from the saddle and…

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The Moving Picture Show Domain Politics

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 6

"Who's goin' to 'ave the majority, Count?" asked Willie. "Why, what difference does it make to us?" inquired the Count Demain…

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Buildings and Works. Show Ground Improvements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 11

During the last two years the council of the Royal Agricultural Society has made but few additions to the many buildings erected at the Show Ground, Moore Park. The fact is that…

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Our Greatest War Trophy.—show Preparations

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 15

The monster gun which for many weeks intermittently shelled Amiens, and the capture of which by Australians has been described in detail in recent issues of the "Mail," is now in its permanent position in Railway Reserve, facing Eddy-avenue. On Friday "Little Bertha" (as it was named when it was exhibited in Paris) was formally uncovered with the assistance of a number of "Diggers," some of…

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Bayard in Action at the Show

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 1

The rider is Mrs. Suter, who has lent him for the use of the Prince of Wales during his visit to Australia…

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In Hyde Park Splendid Show of Dahlias

Evening News · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 4

In Hyde Park, just opposite the T. and G. Building, there is to-day a riot of color. Surrounding a big lawn area is a bed…

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Show Societies. District Groups Favored. Uniform Action Urged

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 11

A largely-attended conference of representative of the pastoral and agricultural societies of the State, held in the Coronation Hall on he Showground last night, affirmed the…

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To Show Cause Bricklayers Summoned Master Builders' Action

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 7

Late yesterday afternoon Messrs. Ellison and Rich, solicitors, caused to be issued on behalf of the Master Builders' Association a…

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Jubilee Show Entertainment Side Good Ring Events Increasing Interest

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 7

A clearing sky with peeps of sunlight marked the opening of the third day of the Royal Show--the first really big day as far as the bulk of visitors…

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The "Sydney Mail." Diggers' Yarns About General Birdwood. the Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 12

The cover of this weok's "Mail" bears an excelient picture of General Birdwood (who is to arrive in Sydney on Saturday) wearing an Australian military hat, and a special…

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Mechanical Aids John Danks and Sons' Big Show. at the Sydney Royal

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 8

Two big fluttering flags bearing the words, "Danks" and "Daspyl," at the Sydney Royal Show, lead the visitor to the Danks exhibit. "Daspyl" is…

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Easter Show Officially Opened Distinguished Gathering at Banquet Value of Country to City

Evening News · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 7

The great show of the Royal Agricultural Society was formally opened this afternoon by the Governor of the State. There was a large attendance, and the various contests in the ring were watched with keen afternoon…

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Dairy Produce Milk and Butter Tests at the Royal Show. Winners of Awards

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 7

The competition in the milk and butter tests in connection with the Sydney Royal Show was conducted on Friday, Saturday and Sunday last, and…

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The Royal Easter Show Crowds Increase. Successful Second Day. a Win for North Coast

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 9

The crowds at the Royal Show aro increasing. ThE pilgrimage to Moore Park has unml akably set in, and yesterday thousands, where on Monday there were only tens,…

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