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Shows & fairs, 1925

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Opening Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 16

Nearly 30 courts were constantly employed yesterday at the Rushcutter Bay ground, when the annual country carnival began. Play commenced early, and continued until nearly dark. The management committee,…

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N.S.W. Fair Rents Court. Last Year's Operations

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 4

During last year the Fair Rents Court dealt with 1125 applications by tenants for the fixing of fair rents for their premises. In 202 cases the rents were…

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Anderson Wins at Penrith 10,000 at Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 15

There is no more thrilling occupation than watching motor cycles racing round a track like some live thing. There is always the risk of a heavy fall, but…

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The Moving Picture Show Disappointed Crocodile

The Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 8

"Fancy a crocodile dyin' of a broken 'art!" said Weary Willie. "I don't believe it." "Don't be heartless, William!" said…

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Empire Exhibition to Re-open in May London, January 5

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 1

The Wembley authorities are planning to re-open the Empire Exhibition the first week in May…

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Country Week Tennis Carnival Opens Players in Full Battle Array

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 14

P. Gavan (Orange) shows much concern about a cross-court shot, while Miss Jeffrey (Bowral) sets about the annihilation of her opponent. Miss Blackall (Orange) puts a lot of energy into a return, and F…

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Sam Kahamamoku in Sydney Hawaiian's Busy Week-end Saturday's Big Carnival: 'Australia's Hopes in Sprint Event: Sydney Club's Championship: Ladies' Carnival on

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 14

Sam Kahanomoku, the famous Hawaiian swimmer, will make his Bret appearance in a race in Australia in the Domain Baths, Sydney, on Saturday. There is certain to be a big gathering to criticise and compare him with other International swimmer, who have been hero before. That Kahanamoku is a swimmer of class there is…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Notes on the Play BY T.S. LOBBAN

Evening News · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

Harraba and Tomwelth, winners and [?] respectively last year, opened their accounts by winning their matches in the opening rounds in this…

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Country Tennis Champions Compete at the White City -- Some Easy Victories the Country Tennis Carnival Opens 1150 Players at the White City First Day of the Teams Matches

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 11

Tlie remarkable growth of tennis in the country districts was demonstrated yesterday when 1150 players competed in the annual country week carnival, which opened on the White City courts…

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Speedy Swimmers Ladies' Carnival

The Labor Daily · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 2

In addition to the 88 Yards State Championship of N.S.W. which is to be swim at the Sydney Ladies An said Carnival at the George Aquard…

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Haberfield Bazaar and Queen Carnival

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 27

A very successful bazaar and queen carnival have just been concluded with highly satisfactory results, the total amount realised being over £650. Both…

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Haberfield. Bazaar and Queen Carnival

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 34

A very successful bazaar and queen carnival have just been concluded, with highly satisfactory results, the total amount realised being over £650. Both functions…

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Lawn Tennis Fine Colts Country Carnival

Evening News · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 3

Barrabs. last year's pre[?] Angle Goulburn, Alburry, and Dubbs [?] had not lost a set up to the end at [?] round of the teams matching at the…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. West Wyalong Beaten

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 12

A strong southerly wind prevailed all day, when the country carnival was continued yesterday, making conditions extremely unpleasant for the competitors. A mild sensation was caused by the defeat of West…

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Dee Why Carnival the Queen Is Crowned

The Labor Daily · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 2

The gada days of the Christmas and New Year's carnival at Dee Why were brought to a highly-sucessful close at the Dee Why Hail, by the…

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Law Tennis City Teams Chosen Progress of Carnival

The Sun · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 5

The various teams to represent the City against the Country were picked yesterday afternoon from the names submitted to the selectors, Messrs. J. O. Anderson,…

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His First Race Here Kahanamoku at the Domain To-day Women's Carnival at Coogee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 8

There is a heavy programme for swimmers at the Domain Baths today. when the heats of the 100 yards State championship and the 220 yards State Junior…

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The Moving Picture Show "We'll Go No More a Roving -- "

The Sun · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 8

"How would you like to go for a trip, William?" the Count de Main asked. "The Dongarra wants a crew, and I'd be more than glad to put in…

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May Be Expelled From A.l.p. Mr. Murphy, M.l.a,, Must "Show Cause"

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 11

The A.L.P. meeting tomorrow night may result in the expulsion of Mr. T. Liston, secretary to the St. Leonards League…

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Agricultural Society

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 3

A meeting of Blacktown Agricultural Society council was held on Monday night last, under the presidency of Mr. J. Hicks. There were 26 members in…

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