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Shows & fairs, 1921

3,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 161

Horse Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 4

The Australian Horse Carnival is to be opened at the Agricultural Ground next Saturday night. The entries have far exceeded the anticipations of the…

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Australian Horse Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 2

Trotting racing under electric light has been popular for many years in other States of the Commonwealth, but has' never been attempted in Sydney. The…

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Carnival for Dixieland

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 2

Encouraged by the success of the recent carnivals at Dixieland, the manage-ment are arranging another big function to take place on Wednesday, February…

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Motor Show

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 2

The motor show attracted another good crowd at the Show Ground yesterday and last night. It will be brought to a close at 10…

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At the Manly Surf Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 3

BRINGING IN THE PATIENTS IN THE RESCUE COMPETITION…

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Feast of Lanterns Cremorne Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 2

All the afternoon Dad had been preparing for the Illumination of his home. He had laid in a large stock of Chinese lanterns, and enlisted the…

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Notable Motor Show Exhibits

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 24

One of a fleet of Guy 2[?]ton Lorries supplied to Joseph Nathan and Co., Ltd., proprietors of Glaxo, for work at their factory at Port Fairy, Victoria, carrying 2[?]tons and hauling 2[?] tons. FEDERAL Motor Trucks are among the oldest in use In New South Wales. Their owners are satisfied that they are strong and reliable, and capable of withstanding the heavy work resulting from daily service. Sole Agent, H. W. Crouch, 26 Wentworth-avenue, Sydney…

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Confetti and Ticklers Manly Makes Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 2

Although officially opened on Friday, the Manly carnival did not really begin until last night. There was something lacking about Friday's…

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MANLY-CARNIVAL North Bondi Wins Walker Event

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 2

A strong current running close inshore added an element of reality to Manly's surf carnival yesterday. The sea was choppy, but not over rough,…

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MOTORING Show Attracting Big Crowds

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 11

Although it has run a week the motor show is still attracting big interested crowds. Those who have not yet seen the exhibits have two more sessions—…

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The Australian Horse Carnival. Big Sporting Fixture

Truth · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 4

Although trotting races under electric light have been popularised in other States of the Commonwealth, they have never been attempted in Sydney. The…

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Surf Carnival Troublesome Undertow Fine Swimming at Manly

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 11

The annual carnival of the Manly Life- Saving Club was decided at South Steyne Beach yesterday afternoon, in dull weather. A very large number of spectators…

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Give Us a Show. Her Majesty's

Truth · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 4

The Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera season is still going strong at Her Majesty's. Last evening "H.M.S. Pinafore" and "Trial By Jury" were again…

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Bondi Baby Show--a Section of the "Exhibits"

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 1

"The world has no such flower in any land--and no such pearl in any gulf the sea--as any babe on any mother's knee."…

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Interstate Sailing Big Carnival Ends Easy Win for Advance Visitors Outclassed

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 10

The Interstate 18ft. Sailing Carnival was brought to a conclusion yesterday, when Advance (N.S.W.) won the biff prize…

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Young Australia Bondi Baby Show The Immodest 300 Proud Parents and Plump Off-spring

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 2

If, by some dispensation of ironic providence, you were dragged by animal force to a public arena, digested of most of your clothing, and invited to…

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The Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 10

COMPETITIONS ON THE OCEAN BEACH ON SATURDAY. The Venetian carnival at Manly will be continued for a fortnight, and the proceeds will be devoted to the Manly Cottage Hospital, Manly Motor Ambulance, Manly Benevoient Society, Manly Distress Fund, and Furlough House, Narrabeen…

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The Motor Show

Evening News · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 3

The two sessions of the motor sow at the Royal Hall of Industries, Agricultural Grounds, on Saturday, were well patronised by the public. The free…

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Carnival Night. Mosman and Cremorne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 9

Cremorne Point and Mosman Bay presentent a beautiful picture on Saturday evening, when the Mosman nnd Cremorne Venetian carnival was held, in aid of the Graythwaite…

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Baby Show at Bondi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 7

The judge at a baby show has no enviable task at any time, but the judge at the baby show at Bondi on Saturday seemed to be the most perturbed man on earth. A perfect…

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