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Shows & fairs, 1922

3,552 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 178

Kiama Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 5

KIAMA.—The annual show was opened yesterday morning in excellent weather. During the afternoon, however, several heavy thundersto[?] rather spoiled the proceedings, having the effect of clearing the…

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Hippodrome Show

The Sun · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 5

At the Hippodrome last night Tommy Hammond drew with Jack Humphries over 10 round; Jack Robinson beat. Tibby Reid on points over six rounds, and Eric McLeod…

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Chatswood Carnival Funds for School of Arts

Evening News · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 4

[?] day or two the [?] has been transformed into a minutes Coney Island. there are captive [?]…

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The Moving Picture Show Willie's Income Tax

The Sun · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 6

"Taxpayer!" said the Count. "Meanin' me?" answered Willie. "Garn, I ain't nor verander post for union secretaries to lean against!"…

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Bradley Beats Stone a Poor Exhibition Winner's Superior Stamina BRISBANE

Evening News · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 6

As a boxing [?] versus Harry Stone [?] contest of 20 rounds, at [?] park this morning ill-repaid the…

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Surf Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 4

A heavy surf somewhat interfered with the progress of the surf carnival at Freshwater yesterday. in the senior boat race all the teanns were capsized ex[?] [?] the winners, and in the junior event [?]…

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Manly Venetian Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 4
Also in The Propeller, The Sydney Morning Herald

To-night will see the opening of the Manly Venetian Carnival, which will continue with varied attractions until February 11, The carnival will open with a fancy dress…

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Royal Centenary Show

The Land · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 14

The Committee of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society visited Parramatta on Monday afternoon and was received by the…

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Manly Carnival Opens To-night

Evening News · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 4

The Manly Venetian Carnival which for years has been the biggest event of its [?] around Sydney opens tonight The festivities will staff with a [?]…

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This Week's Sermon Fair Colors and Sapphires

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

"O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold I will set thy stores in fair colors, and lay thy foundation with Sapphires."—Isaiah liv., ii…

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The Garden Fair Winter Flowers the Best Varieties

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 9

In the coastal and warmer districts the first job that must be done is sowing a bod of the new tree, or hybridtroo lupin. There are many varieties…

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The Baseballers It Was Quite a Splendid Exhibition

Arrow · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 7

Some particularly good pitching was performed last Saturday by W. Hogg, who established something like record…

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The Passing Show Labour's "Moderate" Leaders

The Land · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 10

Judging by statements made lately the Labour party's "policy" for the general election will consist primarily of higher pay and shorter…

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The Moving Picture Show Another Threatened Strike

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 6

S.M. Jennings consulted the defendant's long record, which included two convictions for stealing from the person last your. "I am afraid it has become a…

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Royal Show. Open on Good Friday. Church People's Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 6

A declaration signed by 510 members of the congregation of St. James', King-street, has been forwarded to the Archbishop of Sydney supporting him in his endeavours to have the…

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Snake-charmer's Death Show at Hyde Park Danger Pointed Out

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 8

The death of a "snake-charmer, Anthony Kimbel, aged 38, at Sydney Hospital on January 12, was the subject of an inquiry by the Coroner (Mr…

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The New Pig Pens a Modern Structure Show-ground Improvements

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 7

Among the most important of the many improvements carried out by the Royal Agricultural Society at the Sydney showground during the year…

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"Set Fair" Cook's Australia Day Message Luncheon to Duke of York Hopes of Visit to Australia London, January 25

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 1

An Australia Day article is featured by "The Times" headed as a special message from Sir Joseph Cook. It says: --…

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