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Shows & fairs, 1923

4,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 203

The Moving Picture Show Philosopher's Gold

The Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 6

On the other side of the tree-trunk the mosquito curtains rustled excitedly. "Hey. Count!" Willie called, "Ave yous sent along y' income tax papers…

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Empire Exhibition Matter of Concessions No Corruption London, February 7

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 9

Sir William Joynton Flicks, in his report on the inquiry into the affairs of the Empire Exhibition, states that he saw 30 witnesses in the course of the…

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School Sport Easter Show Display Cricket Contests

Evening News · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 2

For the forthcoming successive year the Royal Agriculture Society has asked the P. S.A. A.A. to set one of the features of the forthcoming Easter Show—the…

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Swimming Australian Titles Championship Carnival at Perth Harris, Sousarri & Christie Win

Referee · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 16

The great swimming actlvities of the moment are being carried out in West Australian waters, whore William Harris and men…

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Empire Exhibition. Report of Inquiry. Unfortunate Occurrences, But No Corruption. London, Feb. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 13

Sir William Joynson-Hicks, Secretary for Oversea Trade, has furnished his report on the arrangements for the Empire Trade Exhibition…

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Police Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 10

The principal event this year of the annual effort in aid of the hospitals, hitherto known as the police and firemen's carnival, but which is now being carried on by the police, under…

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Manly Carnival

Evening News · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 12

The Manly Carnival is nearing the close of what, if the weather xcepts fine, promises to be a record fortnight. To-night (Thursday) the revals will start…

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Voluntary Workers' Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 5

Under the auspices of the South Kensington Voluntary Workers' Association, the carnival and fancy fair in aid of a cottage for a disabled soldier at…

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Mixed Marriages. a "Fair Dinkum" One

Watchman · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 2

The following item of news has just been received from Canada, and will no doubt prove interesting to your readers.—R. C. K…

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Castle Hill Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 2

Notwithstanding the drought, the entries for the Central Cumberland A. and H. Association's show, to be held at Castle Hill to-morrow and Saturday…

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Police Swimmers First Annual Carnival

The Sun · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 4
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The first annual carnival of the N.S.W. Police Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club will be held at the Coogeo Aquarium Baths on February 10 at 8 p.m, Sergeant…

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Country Cricket The Easter Carnival Bathurst Charges

Evening News · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 2

It is difficult to understand the attitude of Bathursh Cricket Association delegated regarding the easter Country Week Carnival. The dele…

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Empire Exhibition High Commissioners Gratified London, February 7

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 7

Sir Joseph Cook, in an interview to the Australian Press Association, staled that Sir William Joynson Hicks' report wan generally satisfactory,…

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The Moving Picture Show Stuffed Heads

The Sun · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 6

As Peter walked down Pitt-street yesterday he saw a "Sun" bill:-- "Stuffed Heads," "Papuan Playthings." "Ah!" he said to Dr. Grubb, "I see…

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Cricket Carnival. Inter-district Matches. Sharing the Cost Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 9

At a meeting of the Bathurst Cricket Association a circular was received from the New South Wales Cricket Association, explaining the conditions under which country teams are…

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Empire Exhibition. the Air Cleared. High Commissioners' Comments. London, Feb. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 9

The High Commissioner (Sir Joseph Cook), interviewed by the Australian Press Association, stated that Sir William Joynson-Hicks's report is generally satisfactory, inasmuch as it…

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Executive Roused Empire Exhibition Report Seeing Their Solicitors London, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 1

The executive of the Empire Exhibition, at a meeting which Sir Joseph Cook (Australian High Commissioner) attended, carried…

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That Empire Show Government's Threat LONDON, Wednesday Night

Evening News · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 1

It is understood that unless the Executive constantially accepts Sir William Joynson. H report on the Empire Exhibition which the…

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Carlton's Carnival

The Propeller · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

A carnival in aid of the St. George Ambulance was held at Carlton last week-end. Lady Rickard performed the opening ceremony. Fifty entries were…

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