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Shows & fairs, 1924

5,068 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 250

Show Dates

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 4

The Wollongong delegates at the meeting emphatically refused to consider the question of the union fixing the show dates, and on the request of…

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Country Carnival. Grafton

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

At a meeting of the Grafton and District Cricket Assciation the question of establishing turf wickets was discussed. The matter of the inclusion of some local players in the representative team from the…

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Night Cycling Carnival Postponed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 10

Owing to the bad weather the international cycling carnival, which was to have been held at the Sports Ground last night, has been postponed until next Monday night…

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School Art Exhibition of Work

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 6

The marked development of the art sense among Slate school children is illustrated by the high standard of the work shown at the annual exhibition…

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Carnival at Tamworth. Tamworth

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

There was a large attendance at the second carnival, held in Paradise Baths, Peel River, on Saturday night. The two principal events were the open handicap, fifty yards, and teams' relay race, for the P. G. Smith…

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Drummoyne Club Carnival Date Changed

The Sun · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 4

In order that the Olympic carnival can be held on January 30, the Drummoyne Amateur Swimming Club has brought forward the date of its carnival to January…

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Swimming. Tasmanian Carnival. Hobart

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

Swimming enthusiasts in Tasmania are anxiously awaiting definite information as to wheather Charlton will be a competitor at the swimming championship carnival at Hobart, as it is generally considered…

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Carnival at Maitland. Maitland

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

There was an improved attendance at the motor and bicycle carnival on the Show Ground on Saturday night. Results:- Three-quarter Mile Bicycle Handicap.—First heat:…

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SURFING Manly Club's Carnival Charlton As 'Novice'

The Sun · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 4

In the capable hands of Captain arthur Holmes, Manly Life Saving Carnival is likely to be the best ever held by this club…

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Sailing. 18—Footers Interstate Carnival More Boats Coming

Evening News · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 2

At the sydney Flying Squadren's meeting on monday night welcomes night welcomes were accorded to the crew of the [?] foster queens lander III. and the left skiff miss curious…

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London Already Full Crowds for the Exhibition LONDON, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 1

London is already full for the Empire Exhibition, though at least 60,000 Australians have yet to come, as well as hosts of people from the…

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The Moving Picture Show Police Spare Parts

The Sun · Tuesday 22 January 1924 · page 8

Fetor thinks that it is high time our police were bettor equipped to face the risks of constabulary life than has been the case hitherto. In…

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Swimming. Olympic Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 16

Entries close on January 26 for the Olympic carnival, which will he held at the Domain Baths on January [?] Arne Borg, the visiting Swedish champion, will make his final appearance in Sydney at this carnival,…

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Mosman Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 16

The fourth annual carnival of the Mosman Club will be held at Clifton Baths on February 2, when the 500 yards Northern S[?] Flying Squadron teamsl champioship will be the chief event on an attractive…

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Empire Exhibition Hotel Accommodation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 10

Visitors to London during the period of the British Empire Exhibition are strongly advised to make arrangements, without delay, to reserve the necessary hotel…

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Lady Swimmers Carnival Postponed

The Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 7

The Randwick and Coogee ladies' annual swimming carnival, which was to have been held tonight, has been postponed until a date in March to be fixed. Miss Mina Wylle was to…

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Empire Exhibition. London, Jan. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 13

At a largely attended reception held in the Australian pavilton at Wembley Mr. Bruce made another stirring speech in reference to Empire development. He…

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Public Schools' Art Exhibition. Art in Schools. Exhibition of Work. Beautiful Examples

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 14

An exhibition of art work by the pupils of the primary, high, and domestic schools, which was opened in the assembly-room of the Education Department yesterday afternoon,…

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Nowra's Jubilee Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 11

The Shoalhaven Agricultural and Horticultural Association started its career in 1875, though several shows were held prior to that in the district. The prize schedule then…

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The Royal Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 29

The schedule for the Royal Sydney Show, 1924, has been made available by the Royal Agricultural…

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