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Shows & fairs, 1922

3,552 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 178

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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The Dumb Drama "Carnival."

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 6

It is doubtful if any photoplay shown in Sydney has had such an elaborate presentation as "Carnival," which was screened as an extended season attraction at the Globe Theatre on…

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Cycling. International Carnival Postponed

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

Owing to the threatening weather on Saturday it was decided ty the N.S.W. Cyclists' Union to postpone the first international cycling carnival, in which the South African visitors were to have appeared, at the…

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Swimming. State Ladies' Championship Carnival

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

Under the auspices of the New South Wales Ladies' Amateur Swimming Association the State Championship Carnival was held in the men's baths, Domain, on Saturday afternoon,…

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At the Women's Swimming Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 8

THE COMPETITORS IN THE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIP MISS FEVYER IS ON THE RIGHT (INSET: ONE OF MISS FEVYER'S DIVES.)…

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French's Forest. Successful Show

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

The first show of the French's Forest and District Agricultural and Horticultural Association, was held at the Methodist Hall, French's Forest, on Saturday, and was a…

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Manly's Carnival £4000 for a Week

Evening News · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 5

To date Manly's carnival, which has now been running for over a week, with one more to go, has brought in 1000. On the first Saturday after its opening…

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A Manly Carnival Fireworks & FLAPPERS Rockets and Racket

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 4

Do a thousand confetti-throwing maids, a bundle of fireworks, and an epidemic of low-cut blouses make a Venetian carnivalt…

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Women Champions Miss Wylie Wins 100Yds. Saturday's Swimming Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 6

The championship carnival of the New South Wales Ladies' Amateur Swimming Association attracted a large crowd to the Domain Baths on Saturday afternoon. The chief event was the 100 yards championship of…

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French's Forest Show Orchard and Garden Produce

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 6

The settlers at French's Forest held their first show of locally-raised products on Saturday The quality of most of the exhibits, which consisted chiefly of fruit, vegetables, and…

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The Moving Picture Show Week-end Ends

The Sun · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 6

The secretary of the Old Melbourne cemetery announces that in the future the cost of funerals on Saturdays and Sundays will be greatly increased, in order…

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On the Land. Fruitgrowers. Sectional Associations Suggested. Citrus Show Cancelled

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

The executive council of the Fruitgrowers' Association of New South Wales met inn Sydney on Saturday last under the presidency of Mr. J. Neil…

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Swimming Ladies' Carnival

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 5

The 100 yards ladies' championship of the State, held on Saturday. was a battle of both wits and strength between Mina Wylle and Lily Robertson. Not so much…

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Fair Rent Court Tenant of Myerson

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 10

An application for the determination of the rent of a house in Cathedral-street, owned by Emanuel Myerson, was before the Fair Rents Court…

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House in Cathedral Street Fair Read Application

Evening News · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 6

An application was made to the Fair Rants Court to-day by Mary Mahoney for the determination of rest of No.22 Cathedral-street, East Sydney, of which…

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The Moving Picture Show Washing Up

The Sun · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 6

"And now," sighed Amelia, after a dinner at home that made Peter think that marriage was almost worth what it cost, "and now there's the…

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Royal Centenary Show a Rich Prize List

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 5

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has made many additions to the schedule for the Show which will begin on April…

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Carnival Trivialities

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 3

Everyone is asking as to what the local bachelor who won seven pairs of stockings on the chocolate wheel, is going to do with them…

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Carnival at Parramatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 16

The carnival in aid of the Parramatta District Hospital and Helping Hand Society was openea in Parramatta National Park on Saturday afternoon, and is being well patronised…

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Championship Swimming Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 11

Under the auspices of the N.S.W. Ladies' Amateur Swimming Association, the State championship carnival was held in the men's baths, Sydney Domain, on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of spectators. The principal features of the racing were Miss Mina Wylie's success in the 100yds championship, with only a yard to spare, from Miss Lily Robertson; Miss E[?]ie. Robertson's victory in the…

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