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Shows & fairs, 1921

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Castle Hill Show. The Governor's Visit

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 1

Next Friday his Excellency the Governor, who will lie accompanied by Dame Davidson, will open the annual show in connection with Central Cumberland A…

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The Kennel. Wollongong Agricultural Show (Dog Section)

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 10

Sixteen classes in all were provided for dogs at the annual A. and R. L. Local Show. the judge being Mr. H. Me. A. Liddell. Unfortunately no catalogue for…

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Fire at Show Grounds Two Buildings Alight

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 7

Firemen were called this afternoon to the Agricultural Show Ground owing to an outbreak of fire at the buildings of Rushton and Hornsby, Ltd.,…

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Venetian Carnival in Aid of Charities Move by Motor Yachtsmen

The Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 10

At a dinner given to the members of the Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales, at the clubhouse, Rose Bay, last evening, by the commodore Mr. J…

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Jumpers and Trotters and Riders at the Horse Carnival in Sydney

Referee · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 9

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Newcastle Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--The booths at the Newcastle show, to open on the 23rd lost., wore sold-by auction to-day. The price realised was $490 being 4300 about what was given last…

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Lismore Show Society

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 7

LISMORE.--The report adopted at the annual meeting of Lismore Agricultural Society mentioned that the past year was unique, inasmuch as two shows were hold, one being the…

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Women Swimmers First Carnival on

Evening News · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 3

As Miss Blelbtrey, the American champion, will not he [?] for the [?] of the women's championship [?] at the Domain [?] on Saturday. It has been…

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Strictly Amateur Sport at Warringah Show

Evening News · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 4

Warr[?] Council at its last meeting decided on the recommendation of the [?] to adapt Brookvale Park, at present in a wild state, to the needs of…

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The Moving Picture Show. Relatives Verboten

The Sun · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 6

"The conditions," says Warwick Armstrong, referring to the English tour, "contain certain features which players object to. They want time to think"…

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Horse Carnival. Great Jumping by Ladies. New Record Established

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 10

A fine programme was again presented at the horse carnival last night. Several of the events were productive of great excitement and skill…

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Taronga Baby Show Numbers of the Winners

Evening News · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 5

In reply to correspondents who desire to know the distinguishing numbers of each of the successful babies the following are the numbers…

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Annual Carnival

The Sun · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The Leichhardt League Club is to hold its annual championship carnival on Tuesday, February 22, commencing at 8 p.m. Twelve events are set down on the…

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Bowls. Grafton Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 8

GRAFTON, Thursday.-- The Grafton Bowling Club has decided to conduct a carnival at Easter, and the committee has been empowered to expend £100 in connection therewith. It is hoped to encourage a visit from…

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Athletic Gossip Australian Horse Carnival

Arrow · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 7

The bis Australian Horse Carnival will be continued to-night and concluded to-morrow. To date it has been most successful and of the many interesting…

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Nowre Show. Record Attendance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 7

NOWRA.—Fine weather prevailed for the 47th annual show of the shoalhaven Agricultural and Horticultural Association which was a great suceess, and created a record attendance for the first day. A…

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Horse Carnival. Globe Derby's Fine Performance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 10

The Horse Carnival was continued at the Show Ground last night, before a larger attendance. Driven by J. Williams, Globe Derby, who…

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Horse Carnival. Trotting Mile Record "Broken

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 6

The warmer weather attracted a large attendance to the Show Ground last night, when the Horse Carnival was continued. The feature of the programme was the effort…

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Trotting Topics Horse Carnival Notes: Selections for Epping

Arrow · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 6

The N.S.W.T.C. will hold another meeting at Epping on Monday, when nine events will be decided. The various races have filled well, and some…

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P. G. Rofe's Tenants Fair Rents Court Crowded Conference Arranged

The Sun · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 7

The Fair Rents Court was crowded this afternoon with 31 tenants of Percy G. Rofe, of Turramurra. They were there to ask the court to fix a fair…

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