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Shows & fairs, 1921

3,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 161

Some of the Competitors at the Taronga Park Baby Show on Saturday Afternoon

Evening News · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 1

The [?]bered [?]00 al[?] dark, and [?]…

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Horse Carnival. Trotting Events at Show Ground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 10

A fine programme was presented at the second night of the Horse Carnival last night. The threatening weather militated against a big attendance, but the sport was of a high…

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Horse Carnival

The Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 7

The Australian Horse Carnival programme at the Show Ground to-night will be one of the finest of the series. The star event will be the Unhoppled…

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Hone Carnival Attractions

Evening News · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 6

The Australian heros carnival will be continued at the Agricultural Ground, Moore Park to night The main attraction will be Unhoppled Trotters' Handicap of £130. There…

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Horse Carnival. Attractive Entertainment

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 6

In spite of the very threatening weather, here was a large attendance last evening at the Show Grounds, where the Australian Horse Carnival was continued. Frequent showers…

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Lane Cove Flower Show

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The committee of the Lane Cove Flower Show has fixed the date for the autumn show for Saturday, March 12, and, as usual, the not result of the show will be handed to the Royal…

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Athletic Notes Horse Carnival in Progress

The Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 5

Few meetings have created such widespread interest as the Australian Horse Carnival, the athletic section of which was commenced lust evening. For weeks past…

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The Moving Picture Show Banned Antiquities

The Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 6

Lord Dunsany's fine of £25 for being in possession of arms which were declared antiquated raises a large question. One of Peter's friends, Aloys[?]s…

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The Best Babies At Taronga Baby Show

Evening News · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 4

The following were the results of the voting at the Taronga baby show, and the winners of the prizes in the international dancing se[?]on[?]…

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Another Baby Show Carnival for Sprayleigh

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 8

The baby-show season is now in full swing, and the Prince Alfred Park Carnival authorities have arranged for a baby-competition to be held next…

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At the Horse Carnival on the Royal Sydney Show Ground

Referee · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 6

MR. W. J. WEIR'S GREY GELDING MISS EMILY ROACH, THE NOTED AUSTRALIAN MR. T. E. JUDD'S GREY DARIEL. RIDER OF HIGH JUMPERS. GELDING CORRIGAN…

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Horse Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 12

Last night's programme of the Horse Carnival was as attractive as those of preceding nights but the threatening weather again affected the attendance…

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The Moving Picture Show The Baby Show

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 6

The Babies Association takes action --and not a moment too soon. At an indignation mooting of members the recent outbreak of Baby…

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Athletics the Australian Horse Carnival Sports Police and Firemen's Carnival: Concerning Sprinter Davidson

Referee · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 9

A very auspicious start was made with, the Horse Carnival last Saturday evening at the Show Ground, and provided the weather be fine it should be a big…

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Horticultural Show for Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 2

A suggestion recently made by a member of "The Argus" that a Flower Show should be held in aid of the School of Arts funds has been taken up…

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Australian Horse Carnival. Good Evening's Entertainment

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 4

The Horse Carnival at the Show Ground made a start on Saturday night last and drew a big gate. Many people thought that jumping fences by electric…

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A Fair Rent Case. Had the S.M. Jurisdiction ?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 2

Agnes Matterson proceeded against Vera Clark at the Parramatta Police Court on Monday on a charge of overholding a tenancy. Mr. Todhunter for the…

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Baby Show Awards. Results of Voting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 5

The awards in connection with the Baby Show, in which there were 400 competitors, including 12 sets of twins, held at Taronga Park on Saturday, under the management of the Society for the Prevention of…

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Easter Show. Early Opening This Year

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 12

The start of the Royal Agricultural Society's Show this year will be earlier than usual. The gates of the huge showground are to be opened on March 21, and the president of…

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