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Shows & fairs, 1920

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Bondi's Carnival Starts Next

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

The Bondi Carnival will be held on the promenade, Bondi Deach, for a fortnight, commencing next Friday afternoon. The committee has received a communication…

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Motor Show Ends. a Successful Venture

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

The Motor Traders Association is pleased with the unqualified success of the motor show in the Hall of Industries at the Royal Agricultural Society's Showground…

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The Moving Picture Show Straying Teeth

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

"A Forbes lady, who recently secured a bag of sugar from a store, discovered that there was a full set of false teeth in the bag."…

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Stage, Song, and Show "The Little Damozel"

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 7

An enthusiastic reception was accorded Emelle Polini on her return to the Palace on Saturday night. The new play, "The Little Damozel," made…

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The Great Easter Show Magnificent Exhibition Promised. Prize Money, £11,900

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 5

Exhibitors in all the States of Australia and the general public are looking forward to a bumper Agricultural Exhibition in Sydney next Easter. The…

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Empire Timber Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 5

The Department of Overseas Trade is organising an exhibition of timbers grown within the British Empire, to take place in London from July 5 to July 17 next…

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The League Carnival

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 3

An event which will give League swimming a boost in this State is the Lelch hardt and District League's carnival, which is to be held in the local baths on…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 8

There was much to interest the spectators in the country carnival yesterday, the ringles championship being brought to the semi-final stage, and the ladies' singles championship to the final round. Some good…

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Lawn Tennis Davis Cup Country Carnival

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 3

The British Isles Davis Cup team, having spent the week-end at Blackheath, where they were accompanied by the Australasian captain, have returned for a few days final…

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Red Cross. Forthcoming Exhibition. Cutting Into Foreign Toy Trade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 6

Matters are progressing favourably for the Red Cross exhibition, to be held at the Town Hall on May 27 and 28. The organising committee has decided to…

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The Moving Picture Show Tides Out of Joint

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 4

The recent behavior of the tides in Melbourne has been opposed to their reputation for regularity Peter understands that the tides…

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A Fair Offer Government's Terms Mr. Thomas's View Removing Misunderstandings LONDON, Sunday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

In response to a summons from Mr. Lloyd George respecting the railway situation Sir Eric Geddes, Minister for Transport, and Sir Robert Home…

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Wheat for Show Sydney Royal Grain Classes. Will Close in February

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 7

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

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Motor Traction Motor Show. Big Exhibition

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 7

Saturday night last was the conclusion of the big motor exhibition in the Hall of Industries, Royal Agricultural Ground. The, exhibits shown…

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Bondi Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 12
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A carnival will be held on Friday night on the front [?] Bondi in aid of St. John Ambulance Brigade (East[?] Suburbs Corps) and the Voluntary Workers' Cafe, Elizabeth-street. The official opening will take pla[?]…

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Bondi's First Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 13

Bondi's first real carnival is to be held on the pro[?]ade for a fortnight, com[?]cing next Friday afternoon. Lieut Walter Marks, R.N.V.R., M.P., the…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 12

History repeated itself yesterday, when A. S[?]eler beat E. J. Ashcroft in the final of the singles, as he did last year. Many would have liked one or other [?] the two Diggers—l. Yeo and W. C…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 8

In the past the Police and Firemen's carnivals have raised otor £50,000 for different charities, but the proceeds of the opproaching carnival are to go to the Police and Firemen's Charity Fund. Results…

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Mosman-cremorne Venetian Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 6

A largely attended meeting of the committee of the Mosman-Cremorne Venetian carnival was held at the club rooms, Cremorne, on Thursday night (Mr. Percy W. Pearson…

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