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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

4,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 203

Empire Exhibition. London, Feb. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 9

It is rumoured that the Duke of Devonshire has resigne[?] the chairmanship of the British Empire Exhibition. It is understood that the Duke of…

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Empire Exhibition London, February 5

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 5

It is rumored that the Duke of Devonshire has resigned the chairmanship of the British Empire Exhibition, and that Sir Robert Horne has…

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Swimming. Casino Carnival. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 11

The Casino swimming carnival was concluded on Saturday night. Results:- North Coast Championship, 50yds.—H. Boag (Bangalow), 1; K. M'Queen, 2; K. Small, 3. The race…

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Electric Light Carnival. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 11

An effective scheme of electric lighting has been completed on the Maitland Showground, at a cost of upwards of £500. Round the ring 3[?] lights, each of 2000 candle-power, have been provided, and there are…

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In Charity's Cause the Police Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 9

With the slogan of "charity only" the promoters of the Police Hospital Carnival and Art Union are hopeful that this year's effort on behalf of the hospitals will…

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Royal Show Prospects. Ground Improvements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 7

Sir Samuel Hordern, president, presided over a full meeting of the council, when important matters in connection with the new improvements at the showground and the…

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Show Sport. Is Trotting So Popular?

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 8

From Wellington (N.S.W.): The show committee has decided to cut out all hunting and jumping events from the schedule for next show, and…

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Manager Blamed Empire Exhibition Affairs Drastic Report London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 1

While he acquits of corruption Mr. U. F. Wintour, manager of the British Empire Exhibition, Sir W. Joynson Hicks In his report on the affairs of…

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Old Sydney Meter Testing Station. Wollongong Show

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 10

A REMNANT OF OLD SYDNEY. (See letterpress, page 4.) AN INCIDENT AT WOLLONGONG SHOW. Mr. BLAKELEY, M.H.R., who is presiding at the O.B.U…

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The Moving Picture Show Epic of Moresby

The Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 6

Officials at Fort Moresby seized the collection made by Captain Hurley and Mr. McCulloch for the Sydney Museum, apparently suspecting the Sea Gull of…

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Manly's Carnival

Evening News · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 10

The Manly Carnival is a huge financial success. Although it will not come to an end until next Saturday, the takings have already far exceeded those of any…

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Manly Carnival

Evening News · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 9

[?] the Manly Carnival a lantern night is [?] for to-night To-morrow will be fancy dress and con[?] night Poster and P[?]ol costumes…

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Police Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 14

No effort is being spared to make the police carnival on February 24 the best of its kind yet held. The programme for the sports has been drawn with a judicious sprinkling of humorous items, and visitors…

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Bowls. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 14

The Country Carnival competitions will begin at 10.30 a.m. on Monday with the Country Club Rink Championship, 25 ends. The programme is as follows…

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The Cycling Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 6

In our report concerning the Carling-ford three-miles, invitation scratch race, it was made to appear that Ken. Ross won the final sprint from Routley, with…

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Manly Carnival New Awards

The Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 7

Manly charities expect to receive ft record sum as the result of this year's Venetian carnival, which, so far, has broken all attendance records…

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For Charity Police Carnival

Evening News · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 13

A record of public service that stands un[?]led is that of the Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival and Art Union appeals, which had [?]…

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Manly Carnival Pageant for

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 10

The climax of display in connection with tile Venetian carnival for charities running at Manly is being reserved for the linal night (Saturday), when the revels…

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Blacktown. to Open the Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 5

Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following communication from the Hon. Frank A. Chaffey, Minister for Agriculture:—"With reference to your…

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A.n.a. Exhibition. Big Display in Melbourne

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 11

The tenth exhibition of Australian primary products and manufacturers, promoted by the Metropolitan Committee of the Australian Natives…

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