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Shows & fairs, 1923

4,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 203

Manly En Fete Venetian Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 28 January 1923 · page 5

Yesterday afternoon the Manly Venetian Carnival, in aid of local charities, was continued with all its old-time merriment, and the streets were…

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Manly Surf Carnival Local Club's Great Success Cook's Hill Win March Past

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1923 · page 5

Manly Surf Life Saving Club's 12th annual carnival was held in ideal weather yesterday afternoon. Water conditions were excellent. The fixture was the most successful held this…

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Swimming Mosman Carnival: Manly Reaps Titles Madge Johnson (15), L. Wines and W. Cocker Shine

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1923 · page 8

Mosman Men's and Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club's third annual combined carnival was held at Clifton Gardens Baths yesterday afternoon before a large gathering. The principal items of…

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Riverina Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

ALBURY, Saturday.--Twenty members of the Albury Swimming Club went to the Wagga carnival. H. D. Roxburgh (Albury) broke the Riverina record for…

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Swimming. Mosman Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

Mosman Ladies' and Men's Amateur Clubs held their second annual combined carnival at Clifton Garden Baths on Saturday. There was a large attendance. A long and attractive programme was pro[?]led, and entries…

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Manly Surf Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

The Manly Life-Saving Club's twelfth annual surf carnival, held on Saturday afternoon, was most successful. An enormous crowd of spectators watched the events, both from inside the enclosure by the…

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Warringah Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

The second day of the Warringah Shire and Manly Agricultural and Horticultural Society's show was as successful as the first. There was a large attendance and keen…

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Overseas Trade. British Industries Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 10

Au outstanding feature of the forthcoming British Industries Fair is that, in connection with it, a now oversea trade service is being established between the foreign buyer and the…

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Country Carnival. Narrandera

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

The Leeton Anniversary Day swimming carnival was a great success, the gate takings amounting to £100. Principal results:- Yanko Championship, 40yds.—R. L. Hawke…

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Carnival at Wellington. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

The annual swimming carnival was held in the presence of a record attendance, swimmers from all parts of the west taking part. Results:—33yds, under 15yrs.—C. Hodge, [?], 1. Time, 27s. 50yds Open…

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Granville Show. Second Day's Results

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 7

An interesting programme of sporting and other events was provided for the second day of the show promoted by the Granville Chamber of Commerce in aid of the local soldiers' memorial. The officials were: Messrs…

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Manly Carnival Confetti, Fireworks, Lights Revelry at Seaside

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 8

Under a canopy of multi-colored Japanese lanterns and electric lights, youth ran riot at Manly on Saturday night on a thick carpet of confetti, so…

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Week-end Sport Manly Carnival Press Delegates Arrive

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 10

THE WINNERS OF THE JOHNNIE WALKER ALARM REEL RACE at the Manly Surf carnival on Saturday. This is the Manly team; from left to right: G. Wyld, N. C. Smith, H. M. Hay, J. S. Crakanthorp, A. Marton…

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Kiama Show. Fine Display of Cattle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 7

KIAMA.—Glorious Weather attracted a large gathering of visitors, to the second and concluding day of the seventy-third annual exhibition of the Kiama Agricultural Society…

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The Moving Picture Show Her Permission

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

Peter has Just become aware of a startling Commonwealth regulation that has hitherto escaped notice. A distinguished professional man having…

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Manly Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 5

Fortune favored the promoters of the Manly carnival again last night. The influx of thousands of visitors blending with the sightseers of the…

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Empire Exhibition Industrial Activities

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 6

In the work of organising a complete representation of all the many industries of the British Empire at the Great Exhibition, which is to be…

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Wollongong Show

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 3
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The Wollongong Agricultural Association has provided £900 in prize money for its three days' show, opening on Thursday next. The horse and…

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Warringah Shire Show. Dog Section

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 12

The dog section of the second annual show of the Warringah Shire and Manly A. and H. Society concluded on Saturday. The special for best dog in the show was awarded…

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