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Shows & fairs, 1926

4,621 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 232

Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Rain Interrupts Play

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 13

Further progress was made yesterday with the country carnival, the principal events being the final of the men's teams matches and the semi-finals and final of the ladies'…

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The Motor Show Accessory Side

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 5

Many interested in cars and trucks have expressed the wish that they could spend an hour or two examining all the accessory stocks of some of the big houses…

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Motoring Sydney's International Motor Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 38

It is five years since New South Wales has seen a motor show, and the onlooker who on Saturday last journeyed out to the Royal Agricultural Showground might well have thought that those responsible for the present exhibition had merely been holding their hands all these years in order to stage a "monster production." OF course, it is now common knowledge that…

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Wollongong Show Opens January 28 Attractive Programme

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 8

Wollongong Annual Show will take place on January 28th, 29th and 30th the official opening being performed by the Minister for Agriculture, W…

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Motor Show. Commercial Vehicles. Modern Motor 'Buses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 13

After much experiment in all parts of the world, quite recently a type of motor 'bus body which is eminently suitable for its work has been developed. It has rapidly grown in…

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The Motor Show Still Booming Business Brisk

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 4

In spite of, the unfavorable weather conditions yesterday, there was another large attendance at the Motor Show, especially in the evening. Stand…

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Wembley Show Honors for Workers London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 1

The Honors list in connection with Wombley Exhibition includes the following:— [?] Reginald Wilson (Australia),…

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The Moving Picture Show When Cars Wear Out

The Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 8

The Lord Mayor peeped into the mirror, adjusted his hat and tie, and shouted for the orderly. "Martin," he ordered, "a car!"…

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Great Bowls Invasion Flower From Every State Coming to Sydney Carnival N.S. Wales Pennant : What of the President?: Interstate and Carnival Notes

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 11

There is on old saw among bowlers, that if bowls is the cause of embarrassment in the business sense, there is…

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Swimming Carnival Night Will There Be Surprise? Sensations of the Past

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 2

THE Wednesday night of the State championship carnivals has always produced a surprise, and wonderful performance by some…

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Sheer Merit Australian Motor Bodies Big Crowds Visit Show

The Sun · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 12

The motor exhibition is still attracting big cro[?]ds to the Show Ground each afternoon and night. "Australian or imported body"?…

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Champions Competing at Pratten Park To-morrow Night's Carnival Brown's Great Record

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 3

The big surprise at Pratten Park last Thursday night was the sensational defeat of local champion George Dempsey by Jimmy…

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Lord Allenby in Sydney. the Motor Show. M. A. Noble's Cricket Review. "Sydney Mail" Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 16

In this week's "Mail" prominence is given to the arrival of Lord and Lady Allenby in Sydney, and there are some admirable pictures of the distinguished visitors. The big motor…

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Country Lawn Tennis Carnival City Defeats Country Provincial Players' Fine Form: J. O. Anderson Strikes Old Standard: Australasian Championships

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 11

ONCE again the country players have shown that they arc almost equal to the best in the city, and, indeed, if J. O. Anderson were taken out of the…

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Motor Cyclists' Grand Prix at Maroubra Big Motor Show in Sydney Speed Boat Racing: Northern District Sport

Referee · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 15

Motor cyclists will have Maroubra to themselves on Anniversary Day, when the Australian Grand Prix, which has attracted fine entries, will…

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Manly's Carnival

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 22

The Mayor of Mane will open the local venetian Carnival to-morrow Eight. The Carnival will conclude on February a with a water [?]…

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Wollongong Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 4

Wollongong annual show Will take place on January 28, 29, and 80, and the official opening will be performed by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr…

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Swimming. Carnival at Newport

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 14

In conjunction with the Newport Amateur Swimming Club the Newport Progress Association is holding a swimming carnival at the pool on Newport Beach on saturday, January 30, at 2.30 p.m., under the rules…

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Adelaide Tennis Carnival. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 12

The 1926 lawn tennis carnival was opened to-day with the Linton Cup matches for junior teams. Both contests were close. South Australia dedicated Queensland and Western Australia accounted for Tasmania…

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Radio Exhibition. to Be Held in May

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 8

An exhibition of radio and electrical apparatus is being arranged by the Electrical Employers' Association, to take place in the Sydney Town Hall for the week commencing May…

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