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Shows & fairs, 1921

3,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 161

Horse Carnival Brilliant Opening Night Trotting Races

The Sun · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 2

As a spectacular event, the horse carnival, which opened at the Sydney Show Ground on Saturday night, was a real success. The arena was…

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Horse Carnival Brilliant Opening Night: Capital Displays

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 2

There was ample proof of Australians love for horses and all sports connected with them in the fine attendance-quite 15,000-at the Show Ground on the…

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Manly Carnival Surf Competitions the Venetian Night

The Sun · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 5

Thousands of people filled all boats and trams to Manly yesterday afternoon, when the Venetian Carnival was continued in glorious weather; and last…

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To Take Part in the Ladies' Swimming Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 3

NEXT SATURDAY AT THE DOMAIN BATHS. ALL THE CHAMPION SWIMMERS OF THE STATE WILL BE…

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MOTORING It Was a Record Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 10

The greatest show ever held in the Southern Hemisphere, just about sums up the exhibition of the Motor Traders' Association of N.S.W., which concluded on…

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Give Ds a Show. Tivoli Theatre. "The Lilac Domino"

Truth · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 4

There is no abatement of the success which "The Lilac Domino" has achieved at the Tivoli since its inaugural production. Lately, much has been rushed…

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Fascinating Fair Glimpse of Paddy's Market Squeezing, Cheerful Throng Ice Cream and Chipped Potatoes

The Sun · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 3

At first you wonder which force attracts most--the crowd, the noise, or the varied smells. Then you quickly conclude that all three have combined…

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Autumn and Winter Styles Show Shorter Skirts and Brighter Tones

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 16

Let us be fashionable and shiver will be the motto of Winter devotees of Dame Fashion, according to Farmer's display of advance Autumn and Winter…

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Dark or Fair?

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 2

A woman who keeps a small tobacco shop is Che[?] says she will never again employ fair-haired girls In her opinion they are not so keen on their work as…

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Mortdale Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 3

A carnival held at Mortdale to raise funds for a memorial hall for soldiers and sailors resulted in a return of £300…

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Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 7

With the Esplanndo festooned with lamps, houses on the foreshore prodigally hung with Chinese lanterns, and the water alive with [?]minated craft of every deser[?]ption, Manly…

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Fair Rents Court. Busy Time

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 6

The amendment of the Act providing that arrears in rent need not be paid before a tenant can apply for the determination of a fair rental has caused a rush of applicants to…

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At the Horse Carnival Races for Amateur Athletes

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 8

These [?] fine racing at the [?] Park to-night, when the first of the [?] of the [?]…

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Horse Carnival. Opening Night. 13,000 People Attend

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 8

Of the 13,000 people who attended the Horse Carnival at the Show Ground on Saturday night not one, it is fairly safe to say, went home disappointed. The association with the…

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Beauty on Show. Competition at Bondi

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 3

Awards for best figures, most beautiful surfing costume, and the prettiest girl in the prettiest costume brought a crowd to Bondi on Saturday, both of competitors and sightseers…

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The Moving Picture Show Beaning Mr. Bean

The Sun · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 6

"The sins of the selectors shall be visited upon the team, even to the third century," said the Count de Main to Weary Willie…

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People's Day. Baby Show at the Zoo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 8

On Saturday afternoon the animals and birds at the Zoo were of secondary interest to the numerous visitors. In marquees erected near the top gates over 300 babies were on…

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Castle Hill Show Compendium of Country Life

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 6

The Governor and Dame Margaret Davidson will attend the Central Cumbervidson will attend the C[?]tral Cumberland Agricultural Association's annual show, which His Ex[?] will open on…

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Baby Show at Zoo. 300 at Taronga Park

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 3

The baby was largely in evidence at Taronga Park on Saturday. It was around the little ones that the bulk of the interest centred. There were over 300 of them on show, in…

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Horse Carnival Successful Displays in Artificial Light. Races for Blind Men

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 9

Fifteen thousand city folk went to the Show Grounds on Saturday night to see whether a "great Australian horse carnival" could be condusted in electric light; and whether. in any…

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