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Shows & fairs, 1923

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Agricultural Society

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 11

A meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts on 8th inst. Mr. J. H. S. Angus occupied the chair, and eighteen councillors were present. Apologies were…

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Blacktown Agricultural Society Getting Ready for the Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 7

A meeting of the Blacktown Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts on January 8, Mr. J. H. S. Angus occupied the chair; eighteen…

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Prague International Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 15

Au international sample fair will be held at Prague, Czecho-Slovakia, from March 11 to March 18 next. Applications from foreign exhibitors must be filed before January 31. A…

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Sports Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

The Liverpool United Friendly Society sports committee are making big preparations for the picnic and sports carnival to be held at the coursing ground on the…

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Swimming Carnival

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

At a meeting held on Tuesday evening, in Mr. C. Hackett's room, Victoria Street, it was decided to held a swimming carnival on Saturday, 3rd…

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Manly Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 15

On Friday next, and for the following fortnight, the streets of Manly will be transformed with illuminations, colored streamers, Japanese tea houses, and…

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Manly Venetian Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 15

Next [?] is the opening night of the Ma[?] Venetian Carnival, an event which for more than a decade has resulted in substantial annual assistance to local charities, as well as providing a unique…

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Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 6

Strictly speaking, the correct title bestowed on the annual show, held at Castle Hill, is tile Central Cumberland Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Easter Carnival. Bath[?]rst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 14

The Bathurst Cricket A[?]lation has received a communication from the Newcastle Cricket Association stating that the latter body is not going to participate in the country week carnival in Sydney at Easter owing…

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Gum Tree Fair a Successful Jamisontown Function

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 4

A "Gum Tree Fair" was held in the grounds of the Jamisontown United Sunday School on Wednesday and Thursday, 3rd and 4th inst. The…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival Dubbo Champion Team

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 14

Dubbo and Barraba met again yesterday in the final round of the teams' championship. Interest had been aroused to the highest pitch on account of the two ties which had been recorded when they met on…

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War and Sport British Carnival Ex-Service Athletes

Evening News · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 1

The British Empire Service League intends to conduct a big sports carnival in England about next April, at which it is hoped…

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The Motor Show Move in Favor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 21

A movement is on foot in Sydney, to revive the annual motor exhibition, under the auspices of the Motor Traders' Association…

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The Moving Picture Show Dot Magnate

The Sun · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 4

The Gorman mark is now quoted at 84,000 to the pound sterling. Karl was just bringing Lord Montmorency Pummeloc's soup when he…

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Agricultural Committee Meeting on the Show Ground

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Nopean A., H. and I Society was held on the Show Ground' on Saturday afternoon, the president (Mr. C. Holswich)…

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Mortdale Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 7

To raise funds for a soldiers' memorial hall a seven days' carnival was opened at Mortdale yesterday afternoon by Mr. McDonald. M.H.R. Those…

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Supple's Success Melbourne Cycling Carnival MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 2

At the bicycle races exhibition to-night 10,000 people witnessed the motor-paced match of five miles, in which J. L. Fitzgerald (Vic.) beat J…

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Aubrey Sieler Champion Country Lawn Tennis Carnival Great Doubles

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 9

The champions produced by the Country Lawn Tennis Carnival were: -- Singles: -- Aubrey Sieler (Goulburn). Men's Doubles: -- C. A. Grogan and J. Willard (Illalong)…

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Plenty of Thrills Cook's Hill Surf Carnival Lifeboats' Rough Time Newcastle

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 2

The Cook's Hill Life Saving and Surf Club held a Carnival at the Bar beach this afternoon in a heavy surf, which provided plenty of thrills. Prior…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Concluded A. Sieler Country Champion—Miss M. Cox's Success

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 9

The Country carnival was concluded at the White City courts, Rushcutters Bay, yesterday. The weather was ideal, and courts, which have withstood the strain of dthe hard ten days's…

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