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Shows & fairs, 1923

4,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 203

Country Carnival Keen Tennis at White City Some Close Games

The Sun · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 7

The White City Courts were crowded again to-day for the Country Lavon Tennis Carnival. Good tennis was witnessed, but several of the matches were won very easily…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Land · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

Sir Samuel Hordern, President, presided over a large meeting of members of the Council of the Society on Friday, when the…

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Royal Agricultural Society a Great Improvement Scheme

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

Sir Samuel Hordern, President, presided over a large meeting of members of the Council of the Society on Friday, when the proposition to raise…

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London Art Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

Sir,-- "Well-wisher's" letter in last Friday's issue approaches this subject from the right angle of criticism. In effect, he says:-- "Judging by…

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Cronulla Surf Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

Cronulla S.L.S. Club's annual carnival on New Year's Day was a spien[?]dly managed affair. Cronu[?] ladies are great enthus[?]ts. A bevy of…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 12

The Country carnival was continued this morning at 9.15, and from that time the courts were fully occupied with matches in the teams competitions. Some of the players in the men's teams matches are…

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Miranda Annual Show

The St George Call · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

This Show opens this evening, at 7 p.m., and is continued to-morrow. Following is an abridged programme:— TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY)…

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Swimming. Sydney Ladies' Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 10

At Coogee Aquarium Baths the Sydney Ladies Amateur Club held its 17th annual carnival last night. There was a large attendance. An attractive programme was presented. The principal event was the…

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Empire Exhibition. Committees Appointed. AUSTRALIA's EXHIBITS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

Arrangements for the British Empire Exhibition, to commence in London in April, 1924, have now so far advanced that steps are being taken in this State to form the…

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Start Made Empire Exhibition Local Committees

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

To set machinery moving for the representation of New South Wales at the British Empire Exhibition, in London, in April, next year, a…

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Warringah and Manly Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 7

The enterprise of the Warringah and Manly Agricultural and Horticultural Society in holding its initial show at Brookvale Park last year proved so successful that a much more…

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Put the Show Away

The Propeller · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 7

Little Amy: Mamma, may I go with papa to see the fairies? Mother: What fairies, darling? Little Amy: I don't know, but I heard…

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"A Fair Deal" Govt's Land Scheme Premier's Confidence

Evening News · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 7

Sir George Puller to-day replied to criticisms of the Government's closer settlement scheme. "Knowing many of the big…

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Royal Show Early Entries Close

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

Wheat growers are reminded that the entries for the wheat section in the Royal Show close on 23rd January. These entries have to be in early in…

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On the Land. Northern Tobacco Crop. Fair Harvest Expected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 7

Although estimates made earlier in the Beason regarding the main northern tobacco crop indicated that an area of about 3000 acres had been planted it is now certain that…

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The Moving Picture Show The Collector

The Sun · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

Peter has received the following letter from a resident of Woop Woop, and publishes it in the hope that any readers who feel inclined to do a…

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At Manly "News" Competition a Great Show

Evening News · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 7

The kiddies are having a great day in the "New Evening News" sand modelling competition at South Stayns today…

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The Passing Show A Squeal from Riverina

The Land · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 10

At the declaration of the Riverina poll at Junee Mr. Hoad (defeated Labour candidate) indulged in one of those splenetic outbursts which…

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The Sydney Show Ground. New Industrial Hall and Members' Stand

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 10

At in meeting of the [?]ell of the Royal Agricultural Society in Sydney last week, it was decided to raise loan of £75,000 to build a new stand…

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