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Shows & fairs, 1922

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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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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

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

Another extensive list of matches kept the courts at Double Bay fully occupied from 9 a.m. until after 7 p.m yesterday. The day's results threw much light on the teams that will probably qualify…

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CYCLING. Cumberland's Carnival Postponed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 6

The rain on Saturday made the track at the Parramatta Oval unfir for racing, and consequently the third night racing carnival, promoted by the Cumberland…

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Malaya-Borneo Exhibition Canadian Activity

Evening News · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 9

In connection with the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition, to be held at Singapore in March, during the visit of the Prince of Wales, Lord Northcliffe during his visit…

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Warringa[?] Shire's Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 9

An attractive programme has been provided for the first annual show of the Warringah Shire Agricultural Herticultural, Amateur Sports, and Athletic Association to be held on…

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A Show Down Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 6

It happens that the three new Ministers brought into the Commonwealth Government by the recent re-construction are all strongly against removing the Federal…

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Country Week Carnival Position of Teams Cleared

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 16

It is certainly hard luck for the country players that to the number of nearly 400 assembled at Double Bay to do battle for the supremacy in lawn tennis, that…

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Nearly 400 Country Players Hold High Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 18

ONE has only to watch at Double Bay the play of the 400 or so country enthusiasts to realise that "going slow" or the…

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Country Tennis Players in Sydney : the Annual Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 18

THE players, whose great "country week" carnival began at Double Bay on Thursday last and will…

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At the W.a.t.c. Christmas Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 6

Top: Tasingwold, ch e, by Eaton Lad (imp.)—Bahloo, winner of the West Australian Derby and All-Aged Stakes. Middle: Easingwold winning Derby from Princess Smiles and Poondarra…

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The Moving Picture Show Willie's Sacrifice

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 6

A wealthy American has given £10,000 to the London Hospital as a thank-offering to the hospital for finding a volunteer wining to give a pint of his blood to save…

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The Sun Stop-press Empire Exhibition First Turf Cut London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 1

The Duke of York to-day cut the first turf at the entrance to the National Sports Ground at Wembley, thus inaugurating the work…

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Scoutdom in the Water Carnival at Domain Baths Noise and Accomplishment

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 7

To-day was a wonderful occasion for the scouts. It marked the holding of their swimming carnival at the Doman baths, and…

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Unemployment Not So Bad in Comparison Threatens to be Worse With the New Fair Rents Bill

Construction and Local Government Journal · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 17

It is stated that there are 40,000 unemployed in New South Wales alone. The unemployment is not local, however, for the whole world is undergoing similar…

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Group of Our Own Lads at the Show Ground, Moore Park

Evening News · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 1

Some of the Sydney Scouts who are taking part in the Corroboree…

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The Cyclists League Carnival for To-night South Africans Performing Well: Sydney Programme for Visitors

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 15

That the South African cyclists can hold their own with Australia's best amateurs was proved in Melbourne on…

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Big Bowling Carnival Ends Finals of Australian Championships Ballarat Williams Stands Out Supreme His Great Record

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 11

The Australian Bowling Carnival of 1921-22 ended as auspiciously as it began. The arrangements throughout were a triumph of organisation. During the whole twelve days there was not the slightest hitch. South Australia has set a standard in carnivals which it will…

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Trotting Favorites Beaten at N.S.W.T.C. MEETING Lady Louise and Driver Disqualified: Doings at Perth Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 7

Rain blocked the N.S.W.T.C. from holding its Christmas meeting on each of the three days arranged; and when it was…

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Sailing Arlene Wins 16ft Skiff Championship Her First Outing Since Last Season : Great Battle for Second; Boats for Perth Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 15

The 16ft Skiff Championship of N.S. Wales en Sydney Harbor will long be remembered so one of the most spectacular events…

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League Carnival Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1922 · page 6

Owing to the thunderstorm last evening it was decided to postpone the Legue of N.S.W. Wheelmen's carnival, set down for decision at the Sports Ground, until next Wednesday…

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