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Shows & fairs, 1922

3,552 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 178

In the Garden in the Glass-house Some of the Essential Rules Varieties to Make Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1922 · page 25

Some fertile seed in little lors. In well-made soil and nice clean pois: Some careful work and close attention— Result : Some plants well worth a mention…

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Mosman Venetian Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 10
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Despite unfavourable weather the Mosman Venetian carnival, which had been postponed from the previous Saturday, was held on Satday evening. In addition to the usual ferry…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Sharing the ill-fortune which has attended so many recent tournaments, the country carnival experienced rain on Saturday that prohibited the playing of any matches. The country players have now had…

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Surf Carnival at Bondi

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 5

MANLY, THE WINNING TEAM IN THE CECIL HEALY COMPETITION…

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Swimming. North Bondi Life Saving Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Owing to the wet weather the annual carnival of the North Bondi Surf and Life Saying Club, which was originally fixed for New Year's Day, was again post poned. It has now been put off until February 11…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Resumption of Play

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 7

Play was resumed at Double Bay this morning, after being interrupted since Friday. The courts were in splendid order, and play commenced at…

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The Moving Picture Show New Gases

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

"I see," said Weary Willie, "they're not goin' to allow the use of assfixitin' gases in war." "Quite right too," said the Count…

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Fair Rents Bill. Landlords' Powers Restricted. Right to Eject Limited

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 9

Mr. M'Tiernan, Attorney-General, yesterday outfined some of the provisions of the Amending Fair Rents Bill, which was held up by the prorogation of Parliament. The new bill, he…

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On the Land. Fruitgrowers' Executive. Coming Citrus Fruit Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the executive council of the Fruitgrowers' Association of New South Wales was held at the association's new rooms, No.2 Bridge-street, on Saturday. The…

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SWIMMING Eastern Districts Carnival

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 10

To-morrow night the six Eastern District Clubs' Combined Carnival will be held at the Coogee Aquarium Baths. The entries include the pick of eastern district…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 6

An extremely heavy programme was run through yesterday in bright, cool weather, a pleasant contrast with that of the earlier days of the meeting. A close match won by Harden from Orange practically assures…

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Two Men Robbed Fair Work Together

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 5

John Mentles, of Burwood-road, Enfield had his vest torn open by a man who sprang at him in a deserted part of Castlereagh-street last night, while…

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Athletic Notes St. George Carnival

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 4

The principal attraction in athletic circles on Saturday next will be the carnival organised by the St. George Club to augment the funds of the local hospital. The…

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Big Reductions Made by Fair Rents Court

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 4

The magistrate, Mr. Jamieson, in the Fair Rents Court to-day, reduced the reptal of three houses in City-road, City, from the notified increase of £[?] 15s a…

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White Australia and a Fair Deal Manufacturer's Attitude

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 5

At the last meeting of the council of the Sen South New South Wales Chamber of Manufactures. the following resolution was unanimously carried.—…

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The Moving Picture Show Prison Cruelty

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 6

"Ono day, Willie," said the Count de Main, "I'll induce someone to start a new society." "Whaffor?" asked Willie…

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SWIMMING Who Will Represent N.S.W.? Sydney Ladies' Carnival

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 5

The main topic in the swimming world of Sydney is "Who will represent N.S.W. in the 100 yards championship of Australia?" Never in the history of swimming in this…

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Among the Bowlers the Adelaide Carnival N.S.W. Might Have Won

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 3

New South Wales bowlers who took part in the Australian carnival at Adelaide returned to Sydney on Sunday. In the Party was Mr. John [?] president of the New South…

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League Carnival To-night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 12

The principal cycle meeting to-night will be the League of N.S.W. Wheelmen's first weekly carnival of the summer at the Sports Grounds. A good programme of cycling events has been arranged, and if there are…

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