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Shows & fairs, 1926

4,621 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 232

Fair Rents Bill Goes Back

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

The revised version of the Fair Rents Bill, as amended by the "new" Legislative Council, was considered yesterday by the Lower House, which, after a…

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Gosford Show Trotting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 12

Follows are the handicaps for to-day:- Narara Handicap Trot.—Bally, ser: Wablady, 3 [?].; Shannon Belie, Edoair, 3; Birthmark, 7; Iris Iona, Dash, 10; Dreamland, Barney, 13; Mary Huon, 14;…

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"A New Venice" Manly's Carnival

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

AT NOON yesterday the Corso at Manly was a prosaic business thoroughfare, where ordinary morlais piled their dally avocations, but when…

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Surfing Freshwater Club The Holiday Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 2

The Freshwater Club will hold its 16th annual carnival on Harbord Beach on Tuesday next. Several interesting events will be…

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Charlton V. Henry Manly's Big Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 9

It is officially stated that Andrew Charlton and Ernest Henry will represent Manly Life Saving Club at that club's turf carnival today…

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Fell Fifteen Feet Manly Carnival Mishap

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 9

Willie fixing flags on a tree for the decorations for the opening of the Manly Carnival, Charles Woods (64). laborer, fell 15 feet and fractured his…

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"Boy" As Brutus At Manly Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

"Boy" Charlton, as Brutus, will be one of a number of members of the Manly Life Saving Club who will give displays on the Corso to-night in aid…

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A. M. Charlton. Appearing at Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 12

At the Manly Life-saving Club's, 15th annual surf carnival at South Steyne this afternoon, A. M. ("Boy"). Charlton will make his first public appearance since his return from…

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Club Swimming Balmoral's Gala Manly Surf Carnival

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 3

Now that the State championships have been de[?]led [?]nterent will centre in the Australian titles to be contested for in Perth and Adelaide next…

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Bigger Than Wembley Canadian Exhibition. London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 1

The Federation of British Industries points out that its lead, in creating a British section at the Canadian National Exhibition at Toronto,…

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Newcastle Show Record Likely Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

There is every promise of a record show for Newcastle at the end of February. Extensive additions are being made…

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The Moving Picture Show Penalty of Rank

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 4

"'Ullo! 'ere's one on you, Countl" said Weary Willie. "A well-known peer, Lord Suffield, was pinched in the West End--wherever that is--an'…

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A Builder of Railways Gen. Stewart Here the N.z. Exhibition

Evening News · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

ONE of Canada's great railway builder, arrived at Sydney by the Makura, from San Francisco, to-day…

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Motor Show. Camping-out Car. Rubber Companies' Exhibits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 9

A car which is attracting a great deal of attention at the Sydney Motor Show is on the stand of Propert's Motor Body Builders, in the Hall of Industries. The body, which…

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The Enchanted Castle "Fair to all, favor to none[?]Castle Motto. "Chaliapine" Soon!

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

Great Russian singer coming here.--Tune at opening of "His Master's Voice" (Aust.) Record Factory…

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Gosford Show. Fine District Exhibits. (By Our Special Representative.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 13

Fine, cool weather favoured the opening of the 37th annual show of the Gosford District Agricultural Association yesterday, the attendance for the first day being very satisfactory. The Gosford district has been…

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Motor Show Much to See Interest in Closed Cars

Evening News · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

Attendances at the Motor Show, at the Royal Agricultural Society's grounds. Moore Park, are increasing. Most of those present spend at least…

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The Motor Show Still Going Strong Three More Days to Run

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 13

The Sydney Motor Show has now been open for a little over a week, and the patronage it has received from the public, both in attendance and in…

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Le Champion's Fiat A 300 h.p. Engine on Show at Garratts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 16

G. M. Le Champion, the famous English racing driver, who has just recently come direct from England to Sydney, will attempt to lower…

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Motoring World Motor Show Proves a Success Improved Australian Body Work Light Cars, Too

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

NOTHING succeeds like success. The Motor Show at the R.A.S. ground has been a far greater success than its promoters dreamed…

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