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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

3,552 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 178

'Battling for Fair Deal' Animated Discussions. Ald. Bramston's Position

The Sun · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 7

There was only one subject for discussion among members of the Australian Labor Party to-day, and that was the decision of the A.L.P…

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The Moving Picture Show The Kingdom of Sussex-street

The Sun · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 6

A now chapter in "Gulliver's Travels" Two days after this adventure in Lilliput I came to a new land called Sussex-street. Here I found that the…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Land · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 13

At the monthly meeting of the Council of the Society, the President presiding, the report of the Education Committee on the…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Propeller · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 5

The sixth annual carnival and village fair, which was held at '' Shady Nook," Brighton-le-Sands, in aid of the St. George District Ambulance during…

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Britain's Exhibition Ship

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 4

The proposed world cruise of the trade ship British Industry has been widely heralded. The fact, which has been stressed—and justly stressed—…

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Wollongong Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 7

AVOLLONGONG.—The annual show of the Wollongong Agricultural Society, the oldest society on the South Coast, having been first established in 1843, was opened yesterday in propitious weather After lunch,…

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Nowra Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 4

The Nowra show, to be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next, is the chief feature in the centenary celebration of the Shoalhaven district. The prize money allotted totals…

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Dancing Carnival Brilliant Spectacle

The Sun · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 2

The carnival at Sydney's Own last night was a great success, the floor being crowded with enthusiastic jazzers. The grand parade of fancy…

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"Fair and Equitable" Harbor Bridge Bill

Evening News · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 1

A minute by the President of Ku[?] shire (Cr. Mackintosh) stated that he had considered Lane cove Council's letter relative to the Sydney Harbor Bridge Bill…

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Singapore Exhibition Visit of the Prince

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 10

In connection with the Singapore exhibition. Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, have been advised that, in view of the proposed visit by the Prince of Wales, arrangements have been…

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St. George Hospital. Village Fair to be Arranged

The St George Call · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 1

A public meeting, called by the Mayor of Kogarah (Ald. Jones), took place in the Council Chambers, on Monday night, to arrange to raise funds…

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Athletic Gossip the Police and Firemen's Carnival

Arrow · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 7

This is the last day for making entries for the Police and Firemon's Carnival on Feb. 25. Members of the A.A.A…

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Royal Centenary Show Back to Parramatta

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 8

The Committee of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society visited Parramatta recently and was received by the Mayor and Aldermen and several…

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The Passing Show Farmers' Excursion Tickets

The Land · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 8

"Booran" makes a timely suggestion which is worthy of serious consideration: As you are aware, the Railway…

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The Royal Show. The Wheat Competitions

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 6

At a meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society in Sydney last week, consideration was given to a proposal from the Narromine…

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Film First Nights Saturday's Programme the New Stories "Carnival"

The Sun · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 3

A story of Venice, and a great jealousy, the coming week's feature at the Globe Theatre, will be notable for its scenery, and an unusual plot…

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Nepean District Show. a Comprehensive Prize List

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 9

The schedules for the thirtieth annual show of the Nepean District A.H. and I. Society, to be held at Penrith (N.S.W.) on February 16th 17th and…

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The Moving Picture Show What is Whisky ?

The Sun · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 6

"What is whisky?" asked the Count "I'll try one, and see," replied Willie. The Count patiently explained that an English judge had some doubt…

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Bank Robbed £5000 Taken by Bandits Irish Fair Spoilt London, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 1

The fair at Charlestown, near Claremorris, has been abandoned, owing to lack of cash to meet cheques as a result of armed men last night…

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The Show and Good Friday Church-Goers Protest

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 13

More than five hundred members of the congregation of St. James' Church of England, Sydney, have a signed a declaration supporting the objection of…

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