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Shows & fairs, 1921

3,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 161

Another Great Success.—Big Crowds and Splendid Records.—Horses Equal to the Best.—Fine District Exhibits. Perfect Arrangements.—The Governor Pays his First Visit to the Show.—Topics of the Day at the Luncheon

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

The official luncheon was well attended, many ladies being present Mr. McKay (Parramatta) was the oaterer and he carried out his part well…

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Auctioneers. Fair Rents Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 10

At the annual meeting of the Real Estate Auctioneers' and Agents' Association of New South Wales last night, the following officers were elected: Governor of the association,…

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"A Fair Deal All Round."

The Australian Worker · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 10

The sensational drop in the English price of wheat, from 90/- to 75/- per quarter, last week, is probably the beginning of A WORLD-WIDE FALL in the market value of food products. This fall is not caused by a world surplus of food. Gaunt…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 5

The police and firemen, who have already raised over £70,000 for charities, will hold their tenth annual carnival on Saturday week, and both organisations are doing their utmost…

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Yachting Venetian Carnival Fixed Fob April 23

The Sun · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 9

Arrangements for a Venetian carnival In Rose Bay on April 23, under the direction of tho Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales, are now well under…

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The Moving Picture Show. Stepping Stones

The Sun · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 6

Peter has watched with interest the rise of ills old friend Milte Collins. Mike used to be the broth of a boy, a barefooted lad on the next farm to that…

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Royal Show. Closing Dates of Entries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 7

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society announces that horse entries for the Royal Show will be due on Saturday next, and, with a short extension, will be closed up in the course of about three days from…

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Boxing Exhibition

The Propeller · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

A boxing exhibition will be held at the Masonic Hall, Hurstville, on Wednesday evening, February 23. Among the well-known boxers who will…

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Carnival "Devils."

The Propeller · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

Archbishop Kelly said last Saturday that they had in Australia many subjects for reformation. On the Manly boat the other day he heard a man…

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Swimming Carnival

The Propeller · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 1

The 24th annual swimming carnival in connection with Kogarah School will take place on March 1. The programme embraces races for those who can't…

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Mechanical Drawing Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

The annual exhibition of the work done by students of the Sydney School of Mechanical Drawing and Architecture was opened yesterday at Castlereach Street. The exhibits…

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International Dairy Exhibition

The Land · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

An International Dairy Exhibition, which will include dairy cows, milking goats and sheep, will be held in Buenos Aires (Argentine…

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Faint Heart and Fair Lady

The Propeller · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 6

He: "Are you good at conundrums?" She: "Yes." He: "Well, here is one: If I were to propose to you, what would you say?"…

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Fair Rents Rush Assistance Wanted

The Sun · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

It is stated that if the rush of tenants to the Fair Rents Court continues the magistrate will ask for assistance in the form of another valuator…

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London Dairy Show

The Land · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

The most interesting features at the London Dairy Show, held in October last, were the Milking Trials and Butter Tests. Not in…

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The Easter Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 7

Brisk preparations for the Easter Show are being made at the Royal Agricultural Society's grounds at Mocre Park. It is expected that the number of entries in all classes will be…

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At the Ladies' Swimming Championship Carnival

Arrow · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 12

MR. F. C. WILLIAMS ANNOUNCING RESULTS OF RACES. INSET IS MISS MINA WYLIE, WINNER OF THE 440YDS CHAMPIONSHIP…

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Notice to Quit No Bar Fair Rents Decision

The Sun · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

An objection to the jurisdiction of the Fair Rents Court raised by Mr. Cantor on behalf of a landlord to-day, was overruled by Mr. Jamieson, S.M…

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The Passing Show: ———— Nationalist Propaganda

The Land · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 10

In the course of an article published on February 8 the "Western Advocate" (Orange) writes: "The real point is, what is the…

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The Moving Picture Show a Dirge

The Sun · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 4

A message from Paris states that a crisis has arisen un the French wine industry owing to the difficulty of selling produce…

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