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Shows & fairs, 1920

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Royal Easter Show

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 3

We have received from Mr. H. M. Somer, Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, the usual schedule of prizes for the…

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The Moving Picture Show The Prince of Mustn't

The Sun · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 4

By the time the Prince of Wales reaches New South Wales he will wish himself back in Old North Wales. The programme for his visit is a necklace…

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The Day of the Motor: Fine Show in Sydney

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 19

The Motor Traders' Association of N.S. Wales conducted a fine automotive display in the Hall of Industries at the Agricultural Grounds, Sydney, from January 2nd to the 10th inclusive. The attendance of the public on each and every day of the exhibition was an overwhelming evidence of the interest taken by the public in things automotive. In some ways the show Was premature—many of the latest models have not yet arrived—yet it was a great success. IN that remote, almost prehistoric, period known as…

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Swimming. Finish of Summer Carnival. Norman Boss Unapproachable. Scoops 100, 220, 440, and 880 Yards Championships

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 5

The swimming carnival was continued on Wednesday night, when the American visitor, Norman Ross, further accentuated his wonderful powers by…

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Davis Cup Lawn Tennis Practice Patterson and Brookes Show Great Form : British Isles Team in Fine Fettle

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 12

After his short trip to the Mountains, Norman Brookes showed great improvement in his play on Monday afternoon. He had a couple of sets against Thomas,…

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Norman Ross Supreme Gathers Four Championships in Good Style Does He Hide His Full Power?: Highly Successful Carnival Concludes : History of 100yds Figures

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 1

The Norman Ross carnival was continued on Wednesday night, and concluded on Saturday afternoon last, at the Municipal Baths, Domain. On…

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The Moving Picture Show Culinary Executioners

The Sun · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 4

Dr. Archibald Grubb writes:-- I have perused with considerable interest the resolutions from the shearing-sheds for presentation at the…

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Bondi Carnival

The Sun · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph, Evening News

The Bondi carnival committee has given a shield to be computed for by the Bondi and North Bondi Surf Clubs to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. The programme include surf board…

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The Passing Show: Kamerad!

The Land · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 8

Mr. Holman holds up his hands and dismally cries "Kamerad!" He recognises in the Progressives long-lost political brothers whose fealty has…

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Brass Band Carnival On Sydney Sports Ground

Evening News · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

Record entires have been received for the contezts promoted by the Band Association of New South Wales to is held at the Sydney Sports Ground from January 21 to [?]…

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Wheat Classes at Royal Show

The Land · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 10

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…

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Standard for Pony Show Competition

The Land · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

"Cinder" writes:—I had an argument some little time back about the height a pony should be to compete at a show. There was an event in the schedule of an agricultural…

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Stage, Song, and Show Pantomimes Booming

The Sun · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

There will be a matinee to-morrow of "The Bing Boys on Broadway" at Her Majesty's. The brilliantly staged revue is providing excellent holiday…

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The Moving Picture Show Their Home Land

The Sun · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

"Whither away?" asked the Count de Main in surprise, as Mr. I. W. Soak met him. For Mr. Soak was carrying his swag…

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The Passing Show Vestey's in the Territory

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 6

In the course of evidence at the Darwin enquiry last week, it was stated that Vestey Brothers hold in the Northern Territory about 23.000 square…

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Albion Park Show. Fine All-[?]ound Display

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 5

The South Coast show season opened on Wednesday at Al[?]ion Park, when there was a fine all-round exhibition of cattle, horses, and farm produce. In of[?]cially opening the show Sir George Fuller…

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Agricultural Society Preparing for the Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Nepean A. H. and I. Society was held at the Exchange on Saturday night, when there were, present: Messrs. D…

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Ryde. Show and Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 8

Ryde is organising for a big annual show. nod carnival, to be held next month. The schedule includes poultry, horticulture, farm produce, dogs, cooking, school work,…

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