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Shows & fairs, 1926

4,621 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 232

Manly Surf Carnival Nineteen Clubs to Take Part Newcastle's £3000 Clubhouse

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 18

"No fewer than 19 life saving clubs will take part in the big surf carnival of the Manly Club next Saturday, and entries for tho various events total 1033…

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Luxury the Modern Car Motor Show What Australia Makes

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 2

Two facts have been vividly impressed on the thousands of visitors to the motor car exhibition arranged by the…

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"Give and Take" Harry Green at Criterion Bright Show

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 2

Harry Green and his company, who opened at the Criterion last night in the farce-comedy "Give and Take," were greeted with prolonged applause…

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Notable Exhibits of the Motor Show. Lubricating on Scientific Lines

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 21

A novel electric chart that will attract considerable. interest from all motorists is a feature of the exhibit by Vacuum Oil Co. On this chart is a list of all popular makes of cars, and when the car owner inserts an electric plug…

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To Show Her Speed. 75 M.P.H. on the Harbor

Truth · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 5

ROY WALDER"S importation from Brisbane, Century Tire, is now in Sydney. Naturally Mr. Walder is proud, of his…

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Notable Exhibits at the Motor Show. The Famous A.J.S. in all Models

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 20

All motor cyclists and prospective motor cyclists will naturally gravitate to the exhibit of P. and R. Williams at the Motor Show. Here is a very comprehensive and attractive display of every model of this famous and popular…

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In the Theatres Pavlova, the Exquisite, As the Spirit of the Rose "Like a blossoming rosebud," My Love is fair," the Only Girl Lorna at the Helm

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1926 · page 32

Lorna Helms is "the only girl" in E. J. Carroll's production of "Give and Take" at the Criterion. In some respects the situation is…

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To Visit Exhibition

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 1

The French [?] ship Cassiop[?] left Sydney to-day to Dunsdin, N.Z., where officers will put on official visit to the New Zealand and South Seas…

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Fair Ladies and Proud Horses

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 1

The lady riders and their steeds, lined up during judging at the Northern Suburbs Show…

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British Pavilion at Dunedin Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 5

New Zealand is showing a pardonable pride in the great exhibition at Dunedin, which has just been visited by the millionth visitor. All parts of…

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Big Electrical Show

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 12

A display of electric and wireless goods will be held in Sydney Town Hall a week commencing on May 2. The Electrical Employers'…

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Surfing Over 20 Clubs at Manly Carnival

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 2

THE Manly Club's carnival at South Steyne on Saturday next promises to eclipse all previous carnivals, as a record number of entries have been…

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Castle Hill Show Big Poultry Section

The Sun · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 8

Castle Hill Show, which will be held on February 19 and 20, promises to be the biggest yet held. The schedule provides for nearly 500 different classes…

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The Moving Picture Show Popular Umpires

The Sun · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 8

"Great! Magnificent! Charmin' feller!" said Weary Willie, scanning the paper with disgust. " Ow times 'as changed!"…

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Motor Show. Among the Exhibits. Interesting Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 14

At the Motor Show on Saturday afternoon and evening there were large attendances. Among the exhibits that attracted a great deal of attention were those in the commercial…

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At the Motor Show Success Assured Saturday's Crowd

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 5

Any doubts that the promoters of the Sydney Motor Show may have had regarding the manner in which the public would support it were completely…

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Seats, Beds Cars for Comfort Luxury at Show

The Sun · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 11

Not many years ago the motor car Was an object of curiosity. An ungainly, unattractive-looking, piece of machinery and wood, it struggled…

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Show Him the Way to Go Home Joe Hall: Sprinter, Jazz Artist. Demsky Beats Him

The Labor Daily · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 3

Manager Fred Havigorst brought throe colored boxers from America. One, Frisco McGale, has yet to…

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To Show Cause Mr. Alam, M.L.C., Is In Trouble DUBBO A.L.P. Moves Dubbo

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 5

The chief business of a meeting of the Dubbo branch of the A.L.P., called for Monday night, is to hear explanations from Mr. W. F. Dunn, Minister…

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Lidcombe Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 8

Both, amateur and professionals will be catered for at the Lidcombe Anniversary Carnival on Anniversary Day. For the professionals there will be a one-mile handicap and half-mile handicap, each for prize-money…

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