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Shows & fairs, 1921

3,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 161

Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 6

Over £70,000 has been raised by the police and firemen of New South Wales for charity. Their tenth annual endeavor is now being made to raise funds for the hospitals…

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Continental Carnival. Dixieland's Night Out

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 6

Dixieland will hold another of the gay carnivals that have popularised this smart dancing palais. The revels commence punctually at 8, and will be continued until the wee hours…

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To Show Your Banker

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 11

Dealers whose bankers still are of the opinion that motor vehicles as the basis of loans should be viewed with suspicion might profitably be shown…

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The Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 1

It was the meeting of the clans at the Castle Hill show on Friday and Saturday last. These are the days when the men of the Hills foregather to compare notes…

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Blacktown Show. Many Attractions

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

Final arrangements are being made for the Second Annual Show of the Blacktown and District Agricultural Society to be held next Friday and Saturday. Now that…

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Pictures of the Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 5

Some photographs were taken at the show on Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately an accident happened to them at the photographers, so rendering some of…

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Four Greys at the Horse Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 8

DARIEL LITTLE DICK, ROYAL MAIL, AND CORRIGAN…

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Ladies' Swimming Carnival—navy League Sea Cadets

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 11

THE boys of the Navy League Sea Cadet Corps are fine, vigorous specimens of young Australia, with a desire to follow the sea as a career. It is the aim of the executive committee of the league to stimulate this desire by…

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Kennel Notes. Castle Hill Show

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 3

The dog section was judged on Saturday, Mr. Joe Rose, the well-known kelpie and cattle dog man, making the awards. This would almost appear to be a…

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Royal Show. Coming Rush of Entries

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 6

The dates on which entries close for the Royal Easter Show are approaching. Horse entries will be due on the 19th inst., and, with a short extension, will be closed in the course…

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Sensation at Show. Plucky Girl Rider

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 5

The concluding item of the ring events at Castle Hill show on Saturday was an attempt on Blalkefield's ground record trot of 40¼ secs., once round the course. Mr…

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Easter Show Promises to Be a Record

Evening News · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

Judging by the manner to which entrier for the Royal Agricultural Sho are pouring in last year's record should be beaten…

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The Moving Picture Show What Every Wife Wants

The Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 6

"Now, Amelia, how would you like this sort of husband?" sulci Peter at the evening meal. "Here is a husband who committed suicide. In her…

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Horse Carnival Jumping Musician Breaks Two Records Lady Rider Breaks Leg

Referee · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 3

Last Wednesday night's programme at the Horse Carnival embraced plenty of Unrehearsed thrills. Early in the ladies' jumping contest, Miss Emly Roach,…

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Pigeon Racing American Navy's Lofts: The Royal Sydney Easter Show

Referee · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 16

The American Navy Department has been carrying out some very interesting experiments with homing pigeons. Since February, 1918, pigeon, lofts have been established at every naval air…

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SWIMMING Beaurepaire's Victory over Longer : Mina Wylie's Quarter Success : North Bondi wins Johnny Walker Surf Boat : Newcastle Surf Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 10

Unfortunate indeed is the New South Wales Ladies' A.S.A. in the hold-up of Miss Ethelda Ble[?]tbrey, the star performer for the State championship…

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Swimming Records Broken at Hobart Carnival Beaurepaire's Defeat of Langer Mina Wylie Wins State 440 Yards Championship :: Miss Bleibtrey's First Appearance

Referee · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 16

The Australian championships, being held in Tasmania under the direction of the Tasmanian Swimming Association, are providing some mighty struggles and some amazing performances. Already many records have been beaten or equalled. The real racing began last Wednesday, and representatives were present from all…

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Garden Notes: Hints For The Amateur. Monthly Flower Show—Kochia—Perennials—Climbing Roses —Dahlias—Iceland Poppies—Corn Poppies—Loganberries

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 24

AT the monthly meeting and flower show of the Horticultural Society, presided over by Mr. E. N. Ward, dahlias of all classes were shown in a manner that…

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