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Shows & fairs, 1922

3,552 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 178

Leasing Houses Fair Rents Court Case Charge Dismissed

The Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 7

At the Fair Rents Court to-day, before Mr. Jamieson, S.M., Stanley James Harrison was called upon to answer charges of having received money…

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Agents Charged Under Fair Rents Act Purchase of Furniture

Evening News · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 7

Information laid by the police under the Fair Rents (Amendment) Act led to several agents appearing before Mr. [?] at the Fair Reuts Court…

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"Not Doing Fair Thing" Relief work Men Gang Protests Against Discuissal

Evening News · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 4

Seventy-five men who sluce Christmas were employed on relief work on the Glebe Island, Gladesville, and Fig Tree bridges, here been…

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The Moving Picture Show The First Bite

The Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 6

Peter is disappointed to learn that an English Judge recently upheld the right of a dog to have its first bite at Peter free. The Judge in giving judgment,…

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The Royal Show Back to Parramatta Tour Centenary District Exhibit

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 9

At the monthly meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, the president presiding, the report of the education committee on the arrangements for the back to…

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Building Main Roads For Show, Not for Wear Government's Method Condemned

Evening News · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 6

That the methed adopted by the Works Department is receastracting the main reads leading sat from sydney in [?]…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 11

At the monthly meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, In addition to the arrangements for the Centenary Show, routine matters were considered…

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Architects' Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 3

Considerable Interest is being taken in the annual exhibition of the Institute of Architects, which is to be held in the art ex[?]ibition room; of the Education Building, Sydney, from March…

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The Exhibition Fete

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 3

Arrangements for the Exhibition Fete are practically finalised, and all is prepared for the commencement, which is to take place to-morrow (Thursday). The…

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Fairfield's Night Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 6

The Fairfield District Cycling Club are holding night cycling on the 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th February for the club only. The Fairfield Oval will be lit up with…

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Newcastle Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 30

THE Newcastle A. H. and I. Association's show is to be held this year from…

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Wollongong Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 7

The annual show at Wollongong opens to-morrow, and will be continued on Friday and Saturday, and, given fine weather. It promises to add to the series of records the society has…

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Manly Carnival : Life-savers' Fine Displays

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 9

Twelve clubs took part in the parade, and the splendidly set-up youths, full of eagerness and enthusiasm, and presenting the appearance of perfect health, made a marked impression upon the 3000 spectators who attended the carnival on Saturday afternoon. Collaroy came first in the Grand Parade and March-past, Cook's Hill coming second and Manly third. Inset is the start of the Senior Surf Boat…

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Swimming. Metropolitan Ladies' Carnival. a New Champion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 16

At Coogee Aquarium Baths the Metropolitan Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club held its eleventh annual carnival last night. There was a capacity attendance. A very attractive programme was presented. The…

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The Cattle at Kiama Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 11

KIAMA is the centre of a rich dairying district, and the local Agricultural Society's show is always an interesting and educational exhibition…

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Carnival Days in Sydney: the Regatta and Other Sports

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 1

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The Moving Picture Show The Scratching Tower

The Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 6

It is with pleasure that I note the provision by the Moorefield Racine Club of a scratching tower for the use of its patrons. Taken in conjunction…

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Singapore Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 11

Messrs. R. and D. Blair announce that they have sent a shipment of Austrnlian-made furniture to Singapore for the forthcoming exhibition, which is being held in honour of…

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League's Night Carnival. Well Contested Pursuit Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 11

The weekly night race meeting of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen took place at the Sports Ground last night. There was a moderate attendance. In place of a motorcycle race, H. R. Hodgeon, of the…

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Wollongong Show Opened WOLLONGONG

Evening News · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 6

Wollongong Show was opened to-day in ideal weather. All sections are well filled and the display is a good oil-round one…

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