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Shows & fairs, 1922

3,552 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 178

Albion Park Show Dapto

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1922 · page 4

Albion Park show concluded to-day. Chief interest centred in the ring events. Results:--14st hackney, miss Daphne Phillips 1, J. Seymour 2:…

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The Moving Picture Show Looking Backward

The Sun · Monday 23 January 1922 · page 6

It is the evening of Saturday, January 21, 2001, in the home of old Daniel Dichard. Outside the rain is falling heavily and steadily. Daniel,…

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Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1922 · page 10

Commenting upon the fact that the Agricultural Society has raised "the subscription for membership by 100 per cent. to its old members," a correspondent, signing himself "An…

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A Fair Show

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 January 1922 · page 4

The interesting interview which we published yesterday on migration within the Empire pays to the farmers of New South Wales the tribute that they give to their…

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Swimming. Freshwater Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1922 · page 6

The annual carnival of the Freshwater Surf and Lifesaving Club will be held at Freshwater on Thursday, commencing at 2 p.m. A special feature of teh carnival will be the "Cecil Healy Shield" and the "Johnale…

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Carnival Tents Burned Fire at Centennial Park

Evening News · Tuesday 24 January 1922 · page 8

Damage amounting to 150 was caused by a fire yesterday among the tents at a carulval which is being held at centen-nial Park in aid of the New South Wales…

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Fire at Carnival Electric Wire Fuses Four Men Burnt

The Sun · Tuesday 24 January 1922 · page 8

While trying to subdue flames from a fire which broke out in a canvas ball-room at a carnival in Centennial Park owned by the Carnival Supply…

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The Moving Picture Show The New Censor

The Sun · Tuesday 24 January 1922 · page 6

I have at last found a use for the Post-office (writes Dr. Grubb). It may fall to deliver letters promptly, but it is determined to keep an eye on our…

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Lawn Tennis. Exhibition Matches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 14

Some exhibition matches, in which J. O. Anderson, P. O'Hara Wood. N. Peach, and R. V. Thomas will be seen in action will be played at the Double Bay ground to-day at 2 p.m. It was hoped that G. L. Patterson…

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Guildford Horticultural Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 11

The following awards were made at the Guildford Horticultural; Society's show:- Tomatoes: Mr. Pyle, 1; Mrs. Pyle, 2; Mr. A. J. Mackie, 3. Six roses: Mr. G. E. Connolly, 1;…

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Cycling Record Melbourne Carnival Local Club Doings

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 5

Instead of conducting its next carnival on Saturday, the Cumberland Club has arranged to hold it on Anniversary (to-morrow) Night, when an attractive programme is promised amateur contestants…

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St. Ives Show: a Rich District

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 17

NEARLY 2500 people attended the second annual show of the St. Ives Agricultural and Horticultural Association. The exhibition was a…

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Royal Centenary Show. Back to Parramatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 11

A committee of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society visited Parramatta on Monday afternoon, and was received by the Mayor and aldermen and other leading…

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The Moving Picture Show Divorce, Ltd

The Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 4

Though we hear of unemployment, and certain industries are slack and some even threatening to close up (writes Dr. Grubb), I refuse to be…

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Retail Shops. Must Show Fixed Prices

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 12

The Secretary of the Profiteering Prevention Court stated yesterday that complaints have been received that many traders were not exhibiting complete lists of the prices fixed by…

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Back to Parramatta the Royal Centenary Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 7

The committee of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society visited Parramatta on Monday afternoon, and was received by the Mayor and aldermen and several other leading…

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J. O. Anderson to Meet Gerald Patterson Exhibition Match in Melbourne

Referee · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 16

In preparation for the Davis Cup team, to be despatched to America this year, teams from New South Wales and Victoria…

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Death of the Pope—and Other Topics Country Week Tennis Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 15

THE enthusiasm which evoked from the country players the splendid displays in the teams matches between City and Country evidently burned out the last sparks of energy of the leading Country representatives, for the play of the acknowledged champions A Sieler R. Spencer and D. Yeo, on Monday of…

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The Trotters Winners at the Perth Carnival Meeting at Epping on

Referee · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 6

At Epping on Monday the first half of the current season will be concluded. A recent visitor to Sydney, in…

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The Cyclists South Africans Win More Good Races Carnival for Monday Night; Bob Spears Beaten in France

Referee · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 15

The South African amateur cycllete continue in fine form. In Melbourne on Saturday Thurefold won the quarter-mile…

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