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Shows & fairs, 1926

4,621 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 232

Motors and Motoring Accessories at the Show What to Purchase a Question of Taste

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 14

At the Motor Show there is probably nothing that will interest the enthusiastic motor owner more than the wide range of…

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Carnival at Randwick

The Sun · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 2

The carnival and fancy fair in aid of the funds of the Randwick Literary Institute was officially opened by the Deputy-Mayor of Randwick…

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Royal Life Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 12

The Royal Live-saving Society of New South Wales announced that the final of the Australian Cup competition will be held at the animal carnival on…

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Tennis Stars Dance Ends Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 5

After a strenuous day's tennis the players in the country carnival wound up their visit to Sydney with a dance at the club house of the Lawn Tennis…

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"Advance Bathurst" Carnival Week Opens Bathurst

The Sun · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 2

In fine weather the "Advance Bathurst" Lengue's carnival week opened to-day with the Friendly Societies sports…

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In Big Surf Charlton's Great Swim Manly Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 12

Manly Surf Carnival attracted a record crowd, and ideal weather prevailed, but heavy sens frequently crashing on to the beach caused the…

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Successful Motor Show Two Days More

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 14

Enthusiasts in the motor vehicle will have only two more days in which to view the very comprehensive display of exhibits at the Hall of Industries and…

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Manly Carnival Presents Brilliant Spectacle The Corso "A Fairyland"

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 5

Manly spent a busy day yesterday, with an Annual Surf Carnival, and a Venetian Carnival going day and night…

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Brilliant Kalms Finals of Country Tennis Carnival Mrs. Martin's Win

The Sun · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 13

Splendid tennis by Kalms and Sieler was the feature of the day of championship finals in the country carnival yesterday. Splendid tennis marked the singles final between Fred Kalms, of West Wyalong, who…

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Notable Exhibits at the Motor Show Faith in All-british. Success of Thomas Gurdon Motors

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 13

Profound faith in the greater excellence of British car products is the basis upon which the flourishing firm of Thomas-Gurdon Motors has won…

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Charlton Swims at Last and Shows Fine Surf Form Manly Carnival Attracts 8,000 People: Thrilling Surf Boat Event

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 January 1926 · page 8

A record crowd of 8000 spectators paid to witness Manly surf carnival yesterday afternoon. Many thousands viewed proceedings from outside the enclosure. The fact that Charlton was to swim lent an added interest to the…

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Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Manly Venetian carnival was continued on Saturday, the principal event of the day being the surf carnival. In the evening many thousands of people visited the village, and…

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1926 Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 16

Bowlers are notified that this is the last day that entries will be received for the single and rink championship at the bowling carnival starting in Sydney on February 22. Mr. Walter McLaren, secretary, N.S.W…

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Golf Caddies' Carnival

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 6

THE recent caddies' championship on Manly links was a supremely interesting carnival, replete with impressions. That big boy there, swinging his club with…

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Fuller's New Show

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 11

The new vaudeville bill at Fullers' introduces diversified acts which make capital entertainment. Afrikander's lions provide thrills under Dave Meckin's…

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SWIMMING More Records Balmoral Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

Two new records in Northern Suburbs' championships were established at the Balmoral Club carnival, at Balmoral, on Saturday…

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Manly Surf Life-saving Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 14

COOK'S HILL (NEWCASTLE) WINNERS OF THE MARCH PAST…

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Prince As Patron Gaelic Exhibition London

The Sun · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 8

The Prince of Wales has become patron of the Gaelic world conference and exhibition, which will be held at Glasgow In 1927, and for which…

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Surf Carnival. Charlton and Henry at Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 16

The annual carnial of the Manly Surf Life-saving Club, held at South Steyen on Saturday afternoon, was notable on account of the appearance of A. ("Boy") Char[?]ton and E. Henry. About 8000 people attended…

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