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Shows & fairs, 1925

4,559 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 228

The Royal Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that entries for the forth-coming Royal Easter Show are coming it Well. Early entries that have already…

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Rockdale Carnival. Two Exhibitions. Mr. Bruntnell's Visit

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 12

An exhibition of school work was opened by Mr. Bruntnell, Minister for Education, in St. John's Hall, Rockdale, yesterday afternoon, as part of the shopping and exhibition…

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Ships for Sale Only at a Fair Price Bruce Emphatic

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 10

"We are not going to sell the ships at breaking-up value," declared the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) this morning, referring to the Government's decision to dispose of the Commonwealth Line. Interviewed on his arrival by the…

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The Moving Picture Show Money for Nothing, But--

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 8

" 'Ow does a bloke get to 'Obart, Count?" asked Weary Willie, lacing up his boots. "Surely, William," said the count…

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'Dual Control a Mistake' "Leave the City Council Alone" "Not Fair to Interfere"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

Since Marrickville Council initiated the protest against the decision of the City CounCil to cancel its contract for the supply of electricity with the Railway…

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The Motor Cycle and Light Car Penrith Speedway Carnival Conoulty and Clifton

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 6

Saturday's carnival the result of which appeared in yesterday's "Labor [?] showed Conoulty and Cliften to be our premier speedmen. It most…

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Nowra District the Annual Show Excellent Display of Dairy Cattle

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

It is a very pleasant run in the train from Sydney to Nowra. At various points along the coast the train just skirts the ocean. getting near…

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Play Carnival Tune Y.A.L. Boys at Nice Toasts in Tea London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 11

The Young Australia League boys, with their band playing the car[?]ival tune, "Nice en Folie," were enthusiastically received at Nice. The…

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Frank Doyle's Consistent Sprinting Young Polo Players Show How to Play the Game Commonwealth Bank and St. George Next

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 7

GOOD swims were the order of the week-end when youngsters Frank Doyle 56 1-5. Jack Barrett 59, Reg Stevens 59 2-5, and Jack Brailey 61 1-5 were to the fore over 100 yards. BiLL LONGWORTH won at Rose Bay in 58 1-5 and Moss…

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Englishmen Show Their True Mettle Brilliant Batsmen Give Field Bad Gruelling Hendren (165) Delights the Crowd Collins As Dashing Batsman

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 3

AT THE CLOSE of the second day's play, New South Wales, in reply to England's 626, had lost one wicket for [?] runs. Another 462 runs are still required but there are some great bats to go, and there wont be much between the totals…

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Fair Rents Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 12

The rent of a brick villa, Sterling, at 14 Arden-street, Waverley, occupied by Herbert George Cole, and owned by J. S. Croll, of Drummoyne, was fixed at 38/6 a week…

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Rockdale Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 19

At Rockdale on Monday evening an open two miles road race was held under the control of the N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association. After an exciting finish, A. B. Stephens (South Sydney) won from L. Robinson…

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Police Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 19

The customary events for the League of New South Wales Wheelmen will be included in the programme of the police carnival at the Agricultural Ground on Saturday…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 5

The carnival organised by the New town-Merrickville Ambulance in Enmore Park, Enmore Road, is meeting with great success. The object is…

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Australian Exhibition in 1930 (Contributed.)

Construction and Local Government Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 6

There is keen interest in Sydney in the proposal to hold a great Australian Exhibition here in 1930. The suggestion was placed before a…

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Carnival Novelties Varied Amusement Planned

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 3

A varied programme has been arranged by the Amusement Committee of the Rockdale Sale and Exhibition Week…

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"The Best Show" Paramount Picnic

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 7

TWO hundred employees of Paramount [?] had a day our at Clifton Gardens yesterday. The [?] was the annual [?] of…

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Exhibition at Young Buy Australian Goods YOUNG

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 12

The visit of the Australian-made exhibition to Young was made to synchronise with a round of festivities all aimed in the direction of…

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Selling Off New Guinea Land at a Fair Price

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 7

The Prince Minister. Mr. [?] to-day that a quarter of the [?] Board's plantations is Nee Guinea [?] he [?] for…

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At Caulfield King Carnival Beats Blackadder MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 10

At Caulfield this morning the weather was dull, but the tracks were in good order, and conditions were favorable for fast time. ON THE GRASS. -- Prince Tressady (Duncan)…

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