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Shows & fairs, 1924

5,068 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 250

Dapto Show Entries

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 5

DAPTO.--Ordinary entries for the Dapto--Ordinary entries for the on Friday next, have closed with a record in dairy cattle, and other sections are well up…

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Swimming Championships : Carnival at Sydney

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 1

ANDREW ("BOY") CHARLTON—A Great Australian Swimmer…

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More Milk Mr. Chafpey's Slogan Exhibition Feature

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 9

It is hoped that as a result of the British [?] Exhibition the people of British Will increase their [?] of milk…

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Forthcoming Show. Granville Steps Out

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 2

A special general meeting of the Granville and District Agricultural Show Committes was held at Mr. W. Bray's room on Monday, Jan. 7, when Mr. C. L…

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Big Tennis [?] Aust. Championship Carnival Opens Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 7

The All—Australia Lawn Tennis Carnival, organised by the Australasian Association. opened on the Albert Ground that afternoon. contests for…

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"Show Up Trams" Motor 'Buses Wanted

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 12

When application was made to mascot Council last night for permission to run a motor 'bus service between Mascot and the Central Station, Ald…

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N.S.W. Championship Swimming Carnival a Pleasing Incident

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 17

BORG accepted his defeat in the most sportsmanlike way. He said after the race that he was "trained right up to the minute," and was as well as ever he had been. He was afraid that Charlton would beat him again in the 880yds championship but in the 220yds to be…

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The Moving Picture Show Nation's Re-birth

The Sun · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 6

Since war laid its devastating hand on the liberties of subjects, the lot of the thinking men among the herd has been to watch, with sinking…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Barbaba at Last. Wins Men's Teams Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 14

After having been tantalisingly close to victory on many occasions in the men's teams championship at previous carnivals since the year 1913, success has at last rewarded the…

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Tennis Topics The Country Carnival — The Australasian Council Meeting—The N.S.W. Council Meeting

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 8

The past week has seen the Carnival in full swing; the team matches are reduced to measurable proportions, and the city versus Country games are over…

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Onda Lands Double From Tasty Mark Saturday's Win No Surprise to Sailing Enthusiasts — Tiller Ticklers Do Not Show to Advantage—Starters Make a Mistake

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 8

Results:— Frist [?]Desdemona I. [?] 2. Eclipse 3. Patime and Mississippi [?] heat) 4. Britannia 6…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 12

As all competitors were free from the tennis contests, it was possible yesterday to give uninterrupted attention to the open events of the tournament. With thirty-two courts [?]ilable, a large number of matches…

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The Moving Picture Show One Touch of Nature

The Sun · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 8

The builders of Tutankhamen's tomb were guilty of negligence... The discovery of Joiners debris Indicates baste or luck of supervision... After the…

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Band Carnival

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 9

At the Sports Ground commenting on Wednesday, at 7 p.m., and concluding with march display and community singing on Sunday afternoon, 22 bands…

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Two Horses "Vanity Fair."

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 7

She was a snorting, iron-grey mare, With pluck and endurance to do and dare, Eyes nobly meek, in her gallop fleet, Proud was the stamp of her shoeless feet…

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Manly Venetian Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 11

Manly's annual Venctian carnival is to be opened on January 25, and will continued for a fortnight. The committee are working hard to…

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Late Sporting. Country Carnival

The Land · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 9

On Wednesday morning E. Kalms and R. G. Spencer pleased a large number of speetaturn when they met in the singeles chamnpionship. Kalms…

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Gala Day and Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 4

To celebrate the opening and dedication of Nature’s beautiful Waterside Reserve, Carss’ Bush, by the Municipality of Kogarah, a gala day and…

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SAILING. 18 FOOTERS Big Carnival Opens

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

The opening race of the 18-footers Australian Championship carnival will be sailed to-morrow afternoon over the full Sow and Pigs championship course…

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Cycling Carnival First Teams' Match Race

The Sun · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 4

A monster programme drawn up for the next carnival at the Sports Ground will be extended over two nights-- tomorrow and Monday. The first teams' match race…

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