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Shows & fairs, 1923

4,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 203

Ryde Show Trotting and Hunting Events

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 2

The programme of ring events at Ryde's third show, on February 23 and 24. is advertised on pane 7. There will be four trots (mile each)…

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The Moving Picture Show The Curved Clue

The Sun · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 6

Failure of the brakes caused excitement on a Bellevue Hill tram. This line is said to possess between 40 and 60 curves. Woollahra residents say that…

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Manly Carnival

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 9
Also in The Daily Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald

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The Newcastle Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 11

In spite of the recent industrial depression it is expected that the Newcastle Show, conducted under the auspices of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial…

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Ryde Show Trotting Events

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 9

The third annual show of the Ryde District Agriculture and Horticultural Society will be held on Ryde Park on February 21 and 24. The following programme of trotting…

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Manly Carnival Oriental Parade To-night

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 7

Tens of thousands have visited the Manly Venetian Carnival since its opening on Friday night, and local charities will benefit largely from what…

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Royal Show. Schedule for 1923

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 3

Easter will be early this year and the Royal Show will be held from March 26 to April 4. This has rendered it necessary that the prize schedule shall be…

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The Moving Picture Show Reckless Gambling

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 6

In a "ziff" billiard match between old and younger members of the Rowditch Institute, Derby, the conditions were that the older player, if he lost, sacrificed his…

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Albion Park Show Magnificent Dairy Cattle

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 29

NOTWITHSTANDING the preva[?] drought conditions, the exhibit of dairy calle at the annual exhibilion of the Albion Park A. H. and [?]…

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The Letter Bag Motor 'Buses Wanted—A "Fair Go" To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 6

Sir,—Is it not time the unfair dealing with motor 'bus drivers anil conductors was put an end to? A tram may pick up passengers, and. like…

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World's Purest N.S.W. Milk Supply a Great Show

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 8

Sydney rabbet us eyes and looked again when it say hundreds of milk carts passing through its principal streets to-day is a seemingly…

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Cycling Carnival at Parramatta The Six Hours Race. K. Ross Defeats L. Hammond

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 1

The carnival promoted by the Central Cumberland Cycling Club drew a very large crowd at Parramatta Cricket. Oval on Saturday afternoon, and again in the…

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Floating Exhibition. London, Jan. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 9

The directors of the British world trade expeditions have purchased the steamer Orontes 9023 tons, for a tour of the world as a floating exhibition…

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King Carnival Gaiety at Manly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 4

Prawns, peanuts, policemen! Kids, crackers, candy ! Rockets--A - h - ah! Stiff necks!…

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Newcastle Show Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 6

Newcastle show will be opened on February 27. and be continued until March 3 (inclusive), and a "Back to Newcastle" week is being held during the same week…

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The Moving Picture Show An Even Balance

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 6

"Observe, William how evenly balanced are the scales of Justice," said the Count. "I read of a Waverley publican who having handed out four…

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Reduced Freights Conference Reply. a Fair Offer. State Lines and Imperial Relations. LONDON, Jan. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 9

The shipping conference in a reply to Mr. Larkin, says: "In reference to freight cutting, Mr Larkin's reasons are said to be due, firstly, to a failure of prolonged conciliatory efforts…

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Victorian Agricultural Society. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 10

At the annual meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society to-day, the president, Colonel C. E. Merrett said that the expenditure on work[?] last year was the lowest…

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