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Shows & fairs, 1924

5,068 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 250

Nepean Swimming Club Rangers Appointed. Another Carnival to Be Held

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 5

A meeting of the Nepean District Amateur Swimming Club was held in Mr. C. H. Fulton's office on Tuesday night. Mr. T. M. Masters, president,…

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Close of the Fair Children's Free Treat Grand Opera Chorus To-night

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 12

With this evening's performance by the Grand Opera Chorus, the Empire Fair at the Town Hall will be brought to a close. During its nine days' run it has…

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Royal Show Increased Prizes and Reduced Entry Fees

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 5

The schedule for the Royal Sydney Show, 1924, has been made available by the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. The book is well turned out,…

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The Nepean Times Saturday, January 12, 1924. the Show and the Public

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 4

All well-wishers of the Nepean A.H. and I. Society must rejoice at the Society's success in negotiating with the Rural Bank for…

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First Coast Show Albion Park Strong in Dairy Cattle Albion Park

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 5

The most striking feature to-day of Albion Park Show the first of the season on the South Coast was the magnificent display of dairy cattle, both as regards numbers and…

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Manly Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 4

Manly Venetian Carnival will commence on Friday, January 25, and be continued on Anniversary Day January 26) and every night for the following…

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Manly Venetian Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 4

Manly's annual effort for charity, a Venetian carnival, will comment on Friday, January 25, and will he continued on Anniversary Day, and for a…

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Firemen Want Goals for Their Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 4

Organisers of the Flremen's Art Union and Carnival have procured two Boats for the race at the carnival on the Show Ground on February 23. But…

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Exhibition Visitors Where Will London's 300,000 Sleep?

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 7

Every available room in London will be needed for the accommodation of the 300,000 persons who will go to see the British Empire Exhibition which opens…

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Chaffey Getting Busy The Empire Exhibition Advertising Our Butter

The Sun · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Chaffey) has taken up his work as chairman of the State Commission for the Empire Exhibition, to be held in…

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Scout Corroboree Carnival in Adelaide Public Enthusiastic Adelaide

The Sun · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 2

Much public enthusiasm was shown in the Scout movement to-day, when the lir[?]e of march through the city was thronged by interested spectators…

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Country Tennis Carnival at White City City Against Country Interesting Teams' Matches Many Keen Games

The Sun · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 8

The various City v. Country matches in which six men's teams of six-a-side and four ladles' teams of four-a-side took part--were contested…

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Hard Fighting Day at Canterbury Ends in Favor of Bookmakers Tip-top Racing Winners Very Hard to Find First Artillery Again Glen Song Proves Himself a Fair Stayer

The Sun · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 6

The system bettors that we have read so much about for a week had a good day at Canterbury. Two favorites, one second favorite, two third favorites and at least one winner in each newspaper tip would bring…

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Vanity Fair. The First Big Flutter of the Season—Country Tennis—The Royal Hospital for Women—Al Fresco Fete at Manly—The Wedding of the Week—A Beautiful Bridal Gown—Younger Sot at Dungowan—Jazz for the Seaside Homes—Party for Poor Children—Komies for the

Truth · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 16

THE CAUSE of the Adult Deaf and Dumb building fund has been taken to heart by Society, and Mill nerve as a raison d'etre for the first big charity…

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White Courts Exhibition Matches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 8

Exhibition matches in which J. O. Anderson will participate, will be played at the White Courts, Strathfield, to-night. The events are:- 8 p.m.: J. 0. Anderson v J. Clemenger…

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Empire Fair Australian Chorus Sings

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 3

The feature of the last night of the Empire Fair, which was in progress for some time at the Town Hall, was the appearance of the Australian Chorus…

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Empire Exhibition Farming Displays Electricity and Grain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 4

Special endeavors for a display dealing with agriculture and scientific farming are being made by the Empire Exhibition authorities, says Mr. F. A. Chaffey[?]…

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Girl Shot Boys Show Revolver

Evening News · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 4

Following the shooting of Clarice Copp, 14. of 13 Dulwich—street. Dulwich Hill, last night. two boys—one aged 16 and the other 15—have been arrested and…

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Melba Chorus. Sings at Empire Fair. "All or None."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 10

An enthusiastic reception was accorded to the choristers of Mr. Ernest Mowle's opera class, organised in anticipation of the Melba season, on their appearance at the Town Hall…

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Tennis Carnival City v. Country Five Matches All

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 8

The City versus Country tournament at the White City courts on Saturday provided many splendid exhibitions. Six teams of men and four of women…

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