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Shows & fairs, 1924

5,068 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250

The Show Shop Round About the Theatres

Truth · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 4

"LOOKING FOR THE GIRAFFE." Comic interlude in "Roc kets," at the Opera House…

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Off to London Orvieto and Hobson's Bay Full Ships for Exhibition

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 7

It is certain that most Australians who are bound for the British Empire Exhibition, will net to Wembley in time to do Europe before hand. The last…

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How Germany Advertises the Great Leipzig Fair Biggest Thing of Its Kind in the World, Where Business and Conviviality Blend

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1924 · page 13

"NOTHING could have cut Germany off more completely from the outside world than the depreciation of her currency. The more the mark fell, the…

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Manly Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 2
Also in Evening News

The event of the season at Manly is the Venetian carnival, which commences next Friday night at the pretty village by the sea. The whole of the proceeds will be…

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British Empire Exhibition

The Sun · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 10

With a view to providing for the reception of Australian visitors to the British Empire Exhibition when they reach London, Miss Nora Dickson, an…

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CYCLING Carnival Postponed

The Sun · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 5

Owing to the wet weather, Messrs. Campbell and du Fro[?] have decided to postpone to-ight's carnival, until next…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 14

MISS A. GRAY, WINNER OF TEE LADIES SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP…

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Jewish Swimmers Approaching Carnival Champions Competing

The Sun · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 5

That the Jewish sporting sections have the right material was proved last Saturday week by Athol Cop[?]eson's brilliant win in the 100…

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Empire Exhibition. Australia's Pavilion. London, Jan. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 11

Senator Wilson is gratified at the progress of the Australian Pavilion at the Empire Exhibition. Its construction is woll up to schodule. The wastern section and cinema hall,…

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Country Carnival. Miss A. Gray Wins Singles

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 8

After eleven days of play, which at times was almost regarded as toll by some competitors the Country Caraival of 1924 was completed at the Rushentter Bay Ground on Saturday. Evidently, the…

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Is It Fair? to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 14

Sir,—Concord already has St. Luke's Park, an area of 66 acres 2 roods 15 perches on the east, and about 20 chains away West Concord Park of 34 acres 3 roods 30 perches,…

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The Moving Picture Show Gamblers. Beware!

The Sun · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 8

The Order of Crusaders, recently founded in England, has put a check on gambling for high stakes. Members of the order did not speak to the offenders…

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Country Tennis Miss A. Gray's First Win Carnival Over

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 6

The remaining finals of the country tennis tournament were concluded at the While City courts on Saturday. The tennis generally was not very impressive,…

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To Show Cause Bakers' Union Matters' Application for De-registration

Evening News · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 7

NEARLY all the taken win are on strike attended at the Industrial Court this afternoon to hear the application by Maxwell Thomsan,…

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Athletics. Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 11

No club events will be held at the Sydney Sports around this morning, owing to amateur athletes being engaged at the Manly A.A.C. Olympic Carnival on the local oval. Three invitation races for…

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Manly Venetian Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 10
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sun

Among the various side shows at the Manly Venetian Carnival, which will, be [?] on Friday night, and will be the Ocean Wave. Electric Fish Fond, Captive Aeroplanes…

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Cycling. Carnival Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 12

Owing to unfavourable weather yesterday the international Carnival at the Sports Ground was postponed until next Monday evening…

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