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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

4,621 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 232

Sans Souci Literary Institute. Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 4

The Carnival being held ill Ramsgate road to raise funds to reduce tho debt on the building was officially opened on Saturday last by Mr. Mark…

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Big Carnival for the Distressed

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

To-morrotv, at 3.45 p.m., a procession will leave the Marrickville Town Hall and proceed to Earmore Park to celebrate the official opening of the…

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"Not Fair—Not Justice" Liverpool on Lang

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

Although recognising that it was practically a forlorn hope, Liverpool Council on Monday night decided that it would assist Newcastle Council in the…

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At the Motor Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 12

Whilst it is not within our province In these notes to speak of the publicity and commercial values of the motor show which concluded non Anniversary Day…

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Lidcombe Sports and Show

The Sun · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

Referring to the successful gathering held by the Lidcombe and District Agricultural, Sports and Show Society, last Tuesday, Mr. G. J. Barnard, hon…

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Hills Show Making Preparations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

Matters in connection with the two day's show to be held at castle [?] on Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20, are progressing satisfactorily. The…

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Riding the Rollers at Manly Carnival

Arrow · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 14

CAPSIZES WERE MANY, AND THE SURF-BOAT RACING AT MANLY ON SATURDAY THRILLED A RECORD CROWD…

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A. H. & I. Society Second Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

The monster attraction in Liverpool on Anniversary Day was the second annual procession and sports carnival promoted by the A. H. & I. Society, in aid of the…

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Records Broken Big Bowls Carnival Champions Enter

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 8

For the Australasian bowls carnival to commence in Sydney on February 22, 774 singles and 247 rink entries have been received…

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Vegetable Show Exhibits of Quality

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 6

A vegetable show was the principal feature of the fortnightly meeting of Wentworthville branch of the Agricultural Bureau. It was held in the local School…

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Kiama Show, 1848 and 1926

The Land · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

In 1847 a movement was started at Woodstock—no mention was made then of "Jamberoo," and Kiama was generally termed "The Beach,"…

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Blacktown Show New Horse Stalls

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

Thirty-two horse stalls are being corrected at the Blacktown show-ground, in preparation for the show in February. Every effort is being made so that they…

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The Moving Picture Show New Attractions

The Sun · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 8

"I notice," said Weary Willie, "that a terrible lot uv the blokes wot is subscribin' to send 'Oward-- you know, the golfer-- to England lives at…

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Wheat Standard Fair Average Quality Fixed at 62 1/4 lb

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 11

The fair average quality standard for wheat in New South Wales for the season 1925-26 has been fixed at 62¼-lb. to the Imperial bushel, by the…

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Radio and Electricity. Novel Show for Sydney

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 9

An exhibition of radio and electrical apparatus is being arranged by the N.S.W. Electrical Employers' Association to be held in the Sydney…

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Search for Oil New Guinea Fields Promising Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 12

After a nine-months' search for all in New Guinea, a geological survey party has just returned to Sydney. The expedition consisted of Mr…

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Gosford Show Oranges of Quality a Great Display

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 14

Despite the fact that there has been practically no souking rain in the Gosford district for many months past, and that the citrus season has…

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The Professionals in Athletics Australian Sprinting Championship Horsham Carnival Next

Arrow · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 15

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

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Jamberoo Beaten Court Exhibits at Kiama Show Kiama

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

In the district court exhibits at the Kiama Show, there was the usual keen competition between the Kiama and Gerringong and the Jamberoo and…

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The Passing Show Graded Versus F.A.Q. Wheat

The Land · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 10

Mr. E. Field, of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, who attended the facing of the F.A.Q. wheat standard by the grain sectional…

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