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Shows & fairs, 1921

3,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 161

The Passing Show:———— Harassing the Farmer

The Land · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 10

A correspondent writes: Sir,—In Friday's issue of the "Land," in the Passing Show column, I notice the experience of a…

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"Health on the Farm." Important Royal Show Lecture

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 4

In the Hat of very interesting and important lectures to be given in the Lecture Hall on the show ground during the Royal Easter Show at Sydney…

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Our Products Show Them in London Banker is Enthusiastic

Evening News · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 6

Mr. C A. B. Campion, London manager of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, now in Sydney on a holiday, speaking this morning, said he had never before…

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A Veteran Rider a Show Competitor Blue Ribbon of Honor

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 10

Great interest was taken in a special competition for the best gentleman rider at the Blacktown (N.S.W.) show last week, because of the fact that…

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Police and Firemen Annual Charity Carnival Big Crowd at Show Ground

Evening News · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 5

In spite ot the counter attraction of the test match there was a good attendance at the tenth annual sports carnival promoted by the police and Fireman at the…

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Luddenham Show Another Successful Carnival. Many Entries of Splendid Quality. Interesting Ring Events

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 3

That progressive body, the Luddenham Agricultural Society, has added another very creditable show to its record. The carnival held on Friday and…

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Nepean Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 2

There are many indications that the show to be hold on the Penrith Show-ground on Friday and Saturday of this week will be one of the best the…

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Fairfield Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 9

A list of the awards and a full report of the show was published in Wednesday's edition of "The Argus." It was suggested by one of the…

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Luddenham Show Judges

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 2

The following is a list of judges at Luddenham Show:—Horses, Messrs. J. Smith and C. Black; cattle, Messrs. J. McIntosh, Darey Lowo and J. W…

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Schools and Teachers Schools Art Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 3

The Public Schools Art Exhibition which attracted 2000 exhibit, was open for 18 days, and the attendance averaged nearly 200 daily. It is estimated that 200…

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"Fair Return Wanted" Future Not Bright Camden

The Sun · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 6

"It is most unreasonable and unfair that the dairy farmers should be branded as baby murderers because they choose to convert their products…

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Luddenham Show. A Big Success

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 5

The annual show at Luddenham, held at the show ground on Friday and Saturday last, was a great success and was largely attended. The grounds are in the centre…

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The Moving Picture Show Playing to Music

The Sun · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 4

The suggestion made in the morning press that test matches should be played to an orchestral accompaniment (writes Dr. Grubb) appeals to me. An…

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Dominion Gifts Prince's Exhibition LONDON, February 24

The Sun · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 1

The Prince of Wales has arranged his gifts and addresses from the Dominions, and they are being exhibited at the Imperial Institute, to which the…

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A Fair Double Lady Jockey's Performance FORBES

The Sun · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 8

The annual sports at the Pinnacle soldiers' settlement, between Forbes and Grenfell, was notable for the appearance of Mrs. Gerard, the wife of…

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Vanity Fair Baubles and Bubblings Clever Notions That Count

The Sun · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 17

Shades of Victoria the Good. We are facing literally a return of the sensible nightie of the forties, with long straight skirt, and buttoning…

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Give Us a Show. Her Majesty's

Truth · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 11

"The Mikado" will charm Sydney for three nights and one matinee longer, the Gilbert-Sullivan season concluding on Wednesday evening. "The Mikado" is…

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"Jolly Good Show" His Lady Friends. Mr. Coyne Is Refreshing

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. Joseph Coyne is refreshing; he comes to us with an international reputation that is fully warranted by his present performance. He is a very…

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Newcastle: Show an All-round Success Previous Records in Each Department Surpassed

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Saturday.—The Newcastle A.H. and I. Association brought its annual show to a close this afternoon in perfect weather and before an…

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Odious O'sullivan Fleeces a Fair Friend and Makes a Mean and Shabby Defence, Upon Which the Jury Convict Him for Stealing

Truth · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 4

A strange case, following upon a young married woman entertaining an angel unawares, came before Judge Cohen and a jury at the Darlinghurst Sessions on…

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