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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

5,068 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250

Grading Bowling Clubs Newcastle and Country Week Sidelights on Big Carnival

Arrow · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 13

Pursuing the scheme discussed last week, viz.: Grading clubs with four-rink play, liberty to enter more than one…

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Young Jewry The Carnival of Happiness—Young Jewry s Gala Day

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 13

Go it the Macs the Macs! Corn the waybacks, the waybacks! The Y.P.'s win. the Y.P.H.A.! Hoorah. hooray!…

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The Passing Show The Real "Old Man of the Sea."

The Land · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 10

We have all heard of the "Old Man of the Sea" who would never get off the back of his victim. Most of us regard him as a fabled…

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A Cruise to Show Their Gratitude Japanese Squadron, Arrives Sentiment of Mutual Help a Day of Welcome and Ceremonies

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 7

To convey Japan's than ks to Australia! Such was the mission which brought to Sydney yesterday the Japanese training squadron, comprising the imposing-looking cruisers Asama, Iwate, and Yakumo. The visit is an acknowledgement of Japan's gratitude for Australian's help after the…

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Methodist Fair

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 7

A new year fair was held on Friday, January 18, in the parish hall, Smithfield and was officially declared open by the Mayor (Alderman Stien), supported by…

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Swimming Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 4

The swimming carnival at Quaker's Hill, which takes place this (Saturday) afternoon, is creating much enthusiasm among the local youth. Undoubtedly, the…

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Cycling Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 1

To-night (Saturday) two Sydney Sports Ground promoters, Messrs. Campbell and Do Frocq, will stage an International cycling program on the Parramatta Oval. The…

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Manly Venetian Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 8

The Manly Yenetian Carnival, to raise funds for local charitable institutions, was opened last night in the Mayor of Manly (Aderman A. C. Samuels) and was most succssful. The Corso had been turned into a…

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Granville Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 2

The usual weekly meeting of the Granville and District Agricultural Show Committee was held on Monday last with Mr. J. Calov in the chair. The secretary…

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Penrith Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 5

A meting of the Committee of the Nepean A.H. and I. Society was held at The Exchange on Thursday evening, the president (Mr. M. C. D. Lowe)…

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The Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 3

Already preparations are being made for the holding of the annual show, which is set down for April 4 and 5. The rain during the week has been greatly…

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Empire Exhibition London, January 24

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 7

At a meeting of the Australian Advisory Council of the British Empire Exhibition, it was announced that half the building had been completed, and…

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Castle Hill Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 17
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

The outlook is promising for the Central Cumberland A. and H. Association's annual show, to bo held at Castle Hill on February 15 and 16…

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Venetian Carnival Gaiety at Manly

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 8

In spite of the unpromising weather, the Venetian Carnival at Manly lust night attracted thousands of people to the Corso…

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Fair Demand for Parcels. London, Jan. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 15

Cargoes are firm, but Manitobas were sparingly offered. La Platas are steady, but quiet, with values occasionally higher. Parcels are in fair request, with an advance of /3 per…

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A Fair Trier. But Is Genuinely Blocked

Labor News · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 8

A further account of S. Donogbue's attempt to carry off the English jockey premiership of last season is as follows: S. Donogrhue was to have ridden at…

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Surfing. Manly's Carnival Charlton as Novice

Evening News · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 2

The Manly Life Saving Club's Carnival is to be held on Saturday next. This is recognised as the State's big yearly event in surfing, and record entries have been…

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Schools and Teachers Art Exhibition Commendable Work New Inspector

Evening News · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 3

The exhibition of art work from our Public schools will remain open for another fortnight. No teacher or pupil interested in this class of work should…

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The Moving Picture Show The Judgment of George

The Sun · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 4

Sir Thomas Henley stated that he regarded Mr. Lloyd George's actions as betraying the trust reposed in him by a majority of the British people, therefore…

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