Fatality at Carnival. Melbourne
Tragedy stepped closely on the heels of comedy at the carnival at Mordialloc to-day. George Baker (54), salesman, dressed as a policeman, was amusing the crowd by his…
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Kiama Show Kiama
The Kiama show was concluded to-day in fine weather, the ring events being watched with enthusiasm by between four and five thousand spectators…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Freshwater Surf Carnival. Cook's Hill Successful
There was a record crowd yesterdat at the 1[?]th ann[?]l carnival of the Freshwater Surf Life-saving Club, which was he[?] on the beach at Harbord. A fresh northeast wind was blowing, and the surf was…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →For the Ambulance Carnival at Coogee
The carnival at Coogee in aid of the Eastern District Ambulance was well patronised last night. The superintendent of the ambulance is Mr. T. H. Henderson,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Surf Carnival Freshwater's Day Manly Wins Again
FRESHWATER Surf Life Saving Club held its fifteenth annual carnival at Harbord yesterday and decided an attractive…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney Wins Contest Band Carnival Concludes Fine Playing
The City of Sydney Band won the A grade contest last night, with 182 points, beating Kogarah Municipal, 175, and Canterbury District, 168…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Miss Wehselau. Visit to Orange. Swimming Carnival. Orange
The appearance of Miss M. Wo[?]selau, the Haiwallan lady swimmer, at the first carnival at the Orange municipal baths attracted over 1000 people on Saturday afternoon, the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Anniversary Day Regatta Personalities at the Tennis Carnival
The captain's party.-- A merry band on the flagship, the Orient liner Osterley, at the Anniversary Day regatta. Bad luck.--The mainsail of Mr. Albert's Rawhiti split in half soon after the start of the all yachts' handicap. "They're Away!"--The 18ft. fleet set out on their race. Mascotte (S. Barnett). finished three seconds ahead of Juno (J. Dodd). The tennis championships.-- Miss Boyd (Vic.), who vanquished Miss "Weston (N.S.W.). A great fighter.--R. H. Gemmell (W.A.) thrilled the spectators in his contest with P. O'Hara Wood. There were many capsizes at the regatta.--This was one of them. G. L. Patterson (Vic.), who had little trouble in disposing of R. J. Goodman (N.S.W.). Fell a victim to Miss Boyd (Vic.).--Miss Weston (N.S.W.)…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The Moving Picture Show Aids to Beauty
Dr. Archibald Grubb stared at his plate for over a minute, as though he was unable to believe his own eyes. Then, with a furious snort, he smote…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Strange Fire Picture Show Blaze Coroner's Opinion
"There was kerosene in the band instruments, the stage was saturated with it; so was the organ." This statement was made by…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Empire Show Premier's Hopes Greater Co-operation
At the invitation of the editor of the "Empire Mail," each of the Australian Premiers has written an article on the value of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Set on Fire a Picture Show Coroner's Finding
The coroner, Mr. Jamieson, said that no reasonable person could come to any other conclusion except that the premises had…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Granville Show Committee's Efforts Well Rewarded. Young Society's Excellent Achievement
Committee's Efforts Well Rewarded. Young Society's Excellent Achievement…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Saddle and Sulky Championship Contests Two New Zealanders In the Ten Entrants Perth Carnival in March
THE championship contests arranged by the W.A. Trotting Association will he held on the nights of March 14, 21 and 28, at Perth. THE popularity of night racing in the Golden West, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sydney Show Events Thirty-two Speed Contests and Three Ladies' Trots Competitions for Ponies
AT the Sydney Show, April 6 10 15, there will be twenty-two day speed events and ten night competitions. THE prizes total £1229, of which £1114 is for ring contests, and 115 in the exhibition classes, for which only horses registered…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Australia's International Exhibition
Following our proposal that an International Exhibition be opened at Sydney in 1930, a preliminary conference has been called…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Manly Carnival Prizes
The Manly Carnival continues to attract large crowds. The prizes, so far, awarded are as follows:-- Lantern Night.--Adults: Miss Rose…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Manly Venetian Carnival
Manly Beach is to-day tho people's possession, for the Venetian Carnival is being held. The Corso has been crowded with…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Dapto Show
That the element of luck is responsible for the success or failure of an agricultural show, in just the same way as it frequently favours one of the opposing teams in a cricket match, the Dap[?] Agricultural…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Manly Carnival Record Crowds
Never has the Manly Venetian Carnival promised to be such a success this year. The first three days have been of records as far an crowds…
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