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Shows & fairs, 1922

3,552 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 178

The Council and the Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 2

At the last meeting of Lidcombe Council the Mayor (Ald. F. Wilson) submitted the following minute:—"At last meeting an application to council by the Auburn…

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Open Air Markets Worthy of Fair Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 9

It is really bad news for the housekeeper that the Mosman Municipal Council is considering the closing of the open-air markets. The Housewives' Association has fought hard and…

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The Stores at Show Time

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the Penrith Storekeepers was helil at the School of Arts on Thursday evening to discuss what arrangements would be…

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The Moving Picture Show Snail Mails

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 4

"I do not belleve that trade line been materially prejudiced by the lessened frequency of deliveries. The mail is becoming of less Importance every year .--The…

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Production. an Actual Decline. What Statistics Show. Disquieting Position

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 12

The statistics of the total production of Australia show that there has been a reduction in the volume of production in 1919-20, compared with 1913, of more than…

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Real Estate World Doings in the City and the Country Fixing Fair Rent New Buildings for Banks -- How Sydney Land has Appreciated -- Another Bit of Old Sydney Disappears -- H.C. of Building and Subdivisions a Wrong Estimate

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 26

A recent reference to the Sydney Fair Rents Court considering 10 per cent., gross return as its basis of calculation in determining the rental value of a…

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Bondi Carnival Opened

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 2

The official opening of the Bondi Carnival in aid of the Warriors' Friend Campaign and the North Bondi Life-Saving Club was performed by the Hon…

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Cycling Carnival Postponed

The Sun · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 5

Owing to the threatening weather, the N.S.W. Cyclists' Union decided to postpone its carnival from last night till to-morrow night, at 8 o'clock. The South Africans had…

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Carnival at Globe

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 26

Last night, at the Globe Theatre, commenced the fourth extended season attraction, Carnival, a picture gorgeous in production and beautiful in setting…

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"CARNIVAL" English Film Success

The Sun · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 4

Striking scenery, with fireworks beautifully reflected on the canals, are interesting features in the new English film production at the Globe Theatre…

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"Carnival" and Venice Splendid Romantic Picture at Globe

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 3

In its superb Venetian setting, Carnival is as colorful a picture as one could wish to see. It exhales the very atmosphere of romance. To the traveller who…

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The Lure of Venice. a Night of Carnival

Truth · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 3

It is said that environment plays a big part in the destiny of individuals possessed of a soulful nature. Well, imagine a puny neglected wife in the…

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Between the Showers Australia's Batting Effort Wickets Fall Cheaply After Fair Start

The Sun · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 8

Nine thousand spectators saw the Australian Eleven batting against the Rest in between rain showers on the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday…

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Give Us a Show. Her Majesty's, Royal and Criterion

Truth · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 11

"The Boy" is still entrancing large audiences at Her Majesty's Theatre. Arthur Stigant, Gladys Moncreiff, Ethel Morrison, Nell Payne, Lance Lister…

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Struggle with Shark Surfer's Terrible Death at Coogee Carnival Audience Horrified Splendid Effort to Save Dying Man

The Sun · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 2

A shocking tragedy of the surf, marked by great heroism, occurred at Coogee yesterday afternoon, when a prowling shark mutilated the body of a young man and caused his death. Thousands of people saw the tragedy from tho beach, and…

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The World of Finance The Real Estate Business—Richardson and Wrench Show Reduced Profits Improvement Noted in High-grade Stocks

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 6

A leading feature of the investment market during the past week has been the strong demand for shares of such solid companies as Bank of New South Wales, Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney, and Colonial Sugar Refining Co…

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Ruby and "Ructions". Father Objects to Picture-show-going Implies Young Man Has "Fondness for Young Girls". Man Convicted of Assaulting Father; But Intends Appealing

Truth · Sunday 5 February 1922 · page 4

A seventeen-year-old miss was the storm centre of a general disagreeableness between her own and another family that led eventually to the girl's father…

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Manly Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 6

There was a heavy sea breaking at Manly on Saturday. when the first round of the Northern Metropolitan District championship was decided. The competition was made interesting by the fact that the conditions…

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Ladies' Swimming Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 10

THE 250 YARDS TEAMS' CHAMPIONSHIP OF N.S.W…

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Wollongong Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 7

WOLLONGONG.—In the early morning adverse weather conditions prevailed, but ns the day wore on condition improved and as a result a record attendance was present at the final day of the…

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