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Shows & fairs, 1921

3,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 161

Finland's Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 7

An industrial and trades exhibition was recently held at Helsingfors, Finland, and the Premier made arrangements to supply a collection of suitable photographs depicting the…

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Fair Rents How Tenants Suffer Property in Pyrmont

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 3

Following are extracts from a speech in the N.S.W. Assembly by Mr. V. Molesworth (Cumberland), on the Legislative Council's amendments in the…

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EISTEDDFOD Kurri Kurri Carnival West Mattland

The Sun · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 6

The annual Kurri Kurri Eisteddfod, for which over 400 entries have been received, opened last evening. The principal events resulted as follow:--…

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The Moving Picture Show On Bigamy

The Sun · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 4

"I see, Count," said "Weary Willie, "that the judges in London 'ave been sayin' there oughter be severer sentences for bigamists. There's three…

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Rich Man's Taxes Again, Poor Man Pays a "Fair Rent" Enigma

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 3

In last issue it was noted that the N.S.W. Legislative Council, in mutilating the Anti-Profiteering Bill, had invited the profiteers to pass on to the…

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KENDENUP Is It Fair to Load Australia With Mammoth First Cost?

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 4

Concerning Mr. C. J. de Garis's scheme of subdivision at Kendenup, W.A., "Smith's Weekly" has offered criticism for the guidance of investors…

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Pellew and Gregory Centuries Superb Batting, Exhibition 173 Runs for the Eight Wicket England Makes a Bad Start MELBOURNE

The Sun · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 5

Melbourne takes test matches very seriously. Nobody seemed to worry about the stewards' strike or the coal shortage this morning. Instead…

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Coogee Carnival

Truth · Sunday 2 January 1921 · page 10
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As buckjumping seems to be in the [?] the committee of the Coogee Carnival in aid of the Eastern Suburbs District. (N.S.W.) Ambulance Service, is…

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Give Us a Show. Her Majesty's

Truth · Sunday 2 January 1921 · page 10

"The Gondoliers" is proving very attractive at Her Majesty's Theatre, and owing to its popularity the picturesque comic-opera will run for eleven nights,…

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New Year's Eve Carnival Revels at the Wentworth Cafe

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 January 1921 · page 16

The Wentworth Cafe was the most enchanting place in Sydney on New Year's Eve, when Mrs. Maclurcan specially decorated it for the mask and…

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MOTORING Tendency of Design, at Olympia Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 January 1921 · page 10

The annual Olympia Motor Show arouses a great deal of interest the world over. The big London show was held last month and was a great success…

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Cycling Carnival Great Ride by Ross-Henry Still Paced Champion

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 January 1921 · page 9

One of the features of the cycling carnival last night was the exhibition of unpaced riding in the pursuit race by Ken. Ross. He lost his two team mates early, but continued unaided to the…

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Men Mannequins New Fashions For Berlin Bucks Riot of Color in German Show Berlin, November 17

The Sun · Sunday 2 January 1921 · page 13

The first trade fashion parade to be held in Berlin since the war took place yesterday evening in the Marble Hall of the Zoological Gardens. It was…

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Carnival Postponed

The Sun · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 5

Owing to the wet weather tonight's events in connection with the cycling carnival at the Sydney Sports Ground have been postponed until Wednesday…

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Coogee Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 6

The carnival at Coogee in aid of the Eastern Suburbs District N.S.W. Ambulance Service, continues to attract crowds, On Friday night an ox was roasted, and on Saturday…

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North Steyne Surf Carnival

Evening News · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 5

The North Ste[?] Surf [?] was held this afternoon on [?] to the presence of [?] wind [?] up…

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Stage, Song, and Show "Welcome Stranger"

The Sun · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 3

The reception given to the new comedy on Saturday night at the Palace Theatre fitted in well with its title of, "Welcome Stranger." In the…

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The Moving Picture Show The Innocent Black Snake

The Sun · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 4

Peter is glad to see that Dr. Tidswell does tardy justice to the black snake. This snake, he says, "which most often bites man," is comparatively Innocuous…

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