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Shows & fairs, 1925

4,559 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 228

Blacktown Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 4

The date of closing of entries for the Blacktown Shew has been extended to the 16th inst. The show will be held on 27th. and 28th. inst…

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Not Fair to the Band

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 22

OUR battalion band was the only blot on the 'scutcheon of an…

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Luddenham Show Committee

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the A. and U. Society, held last Tuesday evening, the following business was transacted:—…

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Eastern Suburbs Amateur Ladies' Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 20

The Eastern Suburbs Amateur Ladies' Swimming Club will hold its annual carnival on Wednesday night at Bronte Baths, commencing at 7.45. The 150 yards championship of New South Wales will…

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Coogee Carnival Closed After To-night

The Labor Daily · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 7

The carnival being held at Coogee in and of the Eastern Suburbs Ambulance is putting on extra attractions -- including a free firework display -- this…

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Mixing Them Exhibition Apples London, February 12

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 11

In the House of Commons, during a debate on the Supplementary Estimates concerning Wembley. Mr. Young, Labor M.P., urged that the…

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Visiting Cyclists at To-night's Carnival Motor Cycle Race

The Labor Daily · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 3

Roy Johnson and Lucien Faucheaux, two recent arrivals from Victoria, will make their first appearance at a Sydney carnival…

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Scouts Rally President Honored a Great Show

Evening News · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 6

A big crowd of scouts, cubs, girl guides, and brownies from all parts the metrplican area assembled at the Show Ground this afternoon and…

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The Moving Picture Show Loans for New Homes

The Sun · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 4

"It beats me," said Weary Willie, "the way the [?]eads in this country pampers the public--outsider you an me, uv course. 'Ere's Sir George…

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THE Enchanted Castle "Fair to all, favor to none."--Castle Motto. Bosko's Despatches

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 4

Each week we award story annuals for complete stories), anthologies of verse, chocolates, torches, big boxes of note- paper, printing sets, mariners' compasses,…

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Vanity Fair

Truth · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 7

SOCIETY'S rushing back to the social whirl with an excess of the speed limit, and as a preliminary cocktail to jazzy events has taken to the charity…

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Newcastle Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 9

The secretary of the Newcastle Show reports heavy and important entries from centres in Queensland. Victoria, and far away districts of N.S.W. from…

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Queensland Carnival Brisbane

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 9

The Queensland swimming championship carnival was hold at Ipswich this afternoon. The chief events resulted:--Ladles' 100 Yards Free Style…

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Police Carnival Saturday's Big Function

Truth · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 6

Preparations have been finalised by the organisers cl the Police Carnival, to bo held on the Show Ground next Saturday. Most of the old favorite items have…

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Penrith Speedway Next Saturday's Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 10

The Western Suburbs M.C.C. will hold their sixth big carnival at Penrith Speedway on Saturday next when one of the best day's…

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Castle Hill Show Record Attendance

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 5

It was estimated that the attendance at Castle Hill Show yesterday was 8000, constituting a record for the ground. Amongst the many…

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Swimming Times Smashed at the Spit Carnival Another Doyle Comes Home With a Rush

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1925 · page 11

It was as hot at the Spit baths as anywhere else yesterday afternoon and the scribes who put in an appearance at the local club's annual championship…

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Wyong Show Entries

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 8

The annual Show is to be held on Friday and Saturday, the 20th and 21st instant and is to be opened by Mr. Chaffey, Minister for Agriculture…

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Cycling. International Carnival. Bassett's Two Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 11

There was a remarkable number of attractive events included in the programme of the international carnival at the Sports Ground on Saturday evening. The now riders were the French sprinter, Lucien…

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SWIMMING. The Spit Carnival. Stuart Wins District Title

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 12

At the Spit Baths on Saturday afternoon the [?] Amateur Swimming Club held its fourth annual [?] nival. It is three years since its carnival was [?] at the local baths, the supporters of the club [?]…

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