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Shows & fairs, 1926

4,621 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 232

Ladies' Title Great Go Expected at R. and C. Carnival To-night

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 8

THE week's big event amongst the ladies is the Randwick and Coogee carnival at Coogee to-night, and the star attraction…

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Motorists' Last Opportunity Motor Show Closes To-night Record Attendance Expected

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 7

It is quite fitting that the greatest motor show ever held in New South Wales should terminate on the great day of the year in Sydney, viz.,…

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Radio Band Contests End of the Carnival a Grade Contests To-night Prize-winners Announced To-morrow Change in Points Allotment

Evening News · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 8

THE SECOND portion of the A Grade contest will bring the Interstate Radio Band Championships at the Sydney SportS Ground to a conclusion to-night. The results of the contests in the three grades—A. B. and C—will be…

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Venetian Carnival

Evening News · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 14

To-night's procession at the Manly Venetian Carnival, starting at 7.30 will feature the adult groups and children's individual costumes. This event…

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Dapto Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 33

Intra-district competitions in the form of trophy displays have lately become a popular innovation with a large number of country agricultural society. Dapto is the latest society to fall into line…

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Surfing. Freshwater Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 10

Fourteen clubs were represented at the sixteenth animal carnival of the Freshwater Suft Life-Saving Club, which was held yesterday on the beach at Harbord. The recent opening of the tramway extension to…

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Manly's Record Surf Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 14

SPECIAL "REFEREE" PICTURE OF THE MARCH PAST WON BY COOK'S HILL AT MANLY SURF CARNIVAL ON SATURDAY. EIGHT THOUSAND PEOPLE PAID TO ATTEND. CHARLTON SWAM FOR MAN LY AFTER A LONG ABSENCE FR OM COMPETITIVE EVENTS IN SYDNEY…

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Surf Record 8000 Pay at Manly Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 14

Though some people declare that the public are growing tired of surf carnivals owing to their sameness, a record in the matter of attendance…

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Lidcombe Show Some Fine Displays

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 6

There wore numerous entries and a large attendance at the fifth annual show of the Lidcombe Agricultural Society, held on the Lidcombe Park…

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The Moving' Picture Show Broadcast Heat

The Sun · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 8

"Wot next?" said Weary Willie. "Listen to this, Count: Perfesser Dibble, of the Carnegie Institoot, ses as 'ow it orter be just as easy to…

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At the Motor Show Clyde Batteries

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 36

CLYDE BATTERIES are the product of the Clyde Engineering Company, Ltd., the largest and one of the oldest engineering and electrical houses in Australia, and they have taken up the new department in a very thorough manner…

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Tasmanian Racing. Launceston Cup Prospects Carnival Begins To-day

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 6

Tasmania's Summer Racine Carnival will open to-day at Launceston. 'At one time the Mowbray course was the scene of a fortnight's…

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Kiama's Record Fine Exhibition of Stock Cattle and Horses Kiama

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 6

PERFECT weather prevailed for the first day of the Kiama Agricultural show, the attendance at which was fully 5000…

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The Professionals in Athletics Australian Sprinting Championship Horsham Carnival Next

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

ALL is in readiness for the big Horaham Carnival next Saturday, at which all the best professional sprinters of the Commonwealth will be seen in…

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Victorian Tennis Jottings Exhibition Match With N.S. Wales Was in Jeopardy

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 16

THE exhibition match between four men from N.S.W. and Victoria, to be played on February 5 and 6 on the Albert Ground, is arousing much interest. But few people know how very nearly there was no match. The N.S.W. team, we know, will be Anderson, Peach, and Willard, on their way home from the Australasian…

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All in Harmony No Politics at Show Progressive District

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

"FOR he's a Jolly good fellow." Everyone sang it with great guste at the official luncheon of the Granville and District Agricultural…

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New Titles Sydney Carnival and Its Tit-bits Christie Beats Doyle Over 220yds

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 14

Dr. Keith Kirldand was considered by many sound judges unbeatable in the 100 yards backstroke championship of New South Wales: but…

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Lure of the Horse Popular at Granville Successes at the Show

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 7

GRANVILLE held its annual show yesterday. At the end of the day the officials shook hands, slapped each other on the back, and beamed at the success of…

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On the Land. Kiama Show. Great Display of Cattle. (By Our Special Representative.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 11

KIAMA, Tuesday.—As a dairy cattle exhibition, the annual show of the Kiama Agricultural Association is regarded as one of the finest in Australia. Its popularity in this…

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