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Shows & fairs, 1924

5,068 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250

Fight for a Fair City

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 4

If the "lodgers," the sub-tenants of rooms and flats, who are the great majority of the citizens of Sydney, are to be given even a fighting chance to retain such small part as they have in the government of the city, the defence of their threatened rights must be…

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Commonwealth Bank Swimming Carnival

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 2

"Boy Charlton will give an exhibition swim at the Commonwealth Bank annual carnival at Clifton Gardens Baths on Saturday. February 16…

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A Bright Show

Evening News · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 7

Flower lovers have been delighted with the show made by cannas in Hyde Park, near Park—street. Mr. Cooper, who has charge of the City Council's gardens, has received many congratulations…

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Springwood Horticultural Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 6

The Horticultural Society will hold an autumn show in the Springwood Hall on Thursday, 20th March. Schedules of prizes are available, and as rain…

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Country Carnival Bowlers for Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 22

Bowls will be in excelsin during the coming week. It Is the second carnival the N.S.W. Association has arranged for country players to pit themselves, both individually and In rink…

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Manly Surf Carnival This Afternoon

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 2

The usual procession took place at the Manly Carnival last night, the competitors being garbed in poster and Pierrot costumes. The former section…

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Swimming Carnival. At Quaker's Hill

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 11

On Anniversary Day, the Quaker's Hill Public Hall Committee held a swimming carnival at Eastern Creek, with the object of swelling the hall funds. The…

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Band at the Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 6

In accordance with a resolution or the last meeting of the committee of the Nepean A. H. and I. Society, the president and secretary…

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CYCLING To-night's Carnival Triangular Race

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 22

Messrs. Campbell and Du Frocq. the promoters of the cycling carnivals at the Sports Ground, have arranged an arttractive programme for tonight…

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Labor Men Praise Wembley Exhibition British Members Expect Benefits-- For Croat Empire Show-- Better Industries and Education Progress, Not Plunder

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 4

World-wide interest has been aroused by the Umpire Exhibition to be held in London this year. Testimonies continue to be received from all…

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The Surf Manly Carnival Charlton--Standard Bearer

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 5

In the march-past at Manly Surf Carnival today, Andrew Charlton will carry a silk banner, presented to the club by Mrs. Holmes, wife of Captain Holmes, president of the club. Harry…

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Swimming. Manly Surf Carnival. Charlton a Competitor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 20

The Monly Surf Club will hold its annual carnival this afternoon, when many of the best swimmers in the State will be amongst the competitors. The chief events on an attrnctive programme will be the Cecil…

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Combined Show South Coast Proposal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 17

DAPTO.--A special meeting, to be held at K[?]ama on February 9. of representatives of all the South Coast show societies affiliated with the South Coast…

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Surfing. Manly's Carnival Charlton Competes Success of Morton

Evening News · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 6

A record crowd gathered at South Steyrs this afternoon, when the 13th annual earnival of the Manly Life Saring Club was held. The serf was…

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The Moving Picture Show Shower of Wealth

The Sun · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 4

A wealthy shipowner, who died recently, left half a million, of which twenty thousand is to be distributed among "Indigent" old Indies…

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Annual Show Healthy Institution A Strong Executive

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 5

The A. H. and I. Association, whose show concludes to-day, was established in 1843. Until 1918 tho annual exhibitions were held on a ground adjoining…

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Intimidation Alleged Seniority Lists Were First Drafts Withdrawn? "Parody on Fair Play"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 7

"The new seniority lists are a parody on fair play. This was the decision of the Locomotive running men, at a meeting held…

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LEPROSY An Important Discovery "Bids Fair to be a Cure" LONDON, January 31

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 7

Sir Humphrey Rolleston, addressing the British Empire Leprosy Relief Association at the Mansion House, announced that Sir Leonard Rogers…

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Can We Show New York a Thing or Two ?

The Sun · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 2

Above is the Chandelier, with its live[?]ng figures, seen in Aladdin, at Her Majesty's, Melbourne. The picture shown below is of a Zeig fold Follies show which caused a great amount of adverse comment in America…

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De Luxe Annie and Tons of Money Saturday's Fair at Sydney's Theatres --Pharus in Demand--Allen Doone at Newtown

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 7

Close on the heels of "Rockets" which closes at the Grand Opera on February 15, will come "Loss of Money," which brings back…

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