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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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

Hard Hitters at Stadium Joe Dunn and Van To-night's Show

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

After winning a fow fights in Brisbane, Frank Van, the Surry Hills welterweight, has returned to Sydney and is to appear at the…

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Fish in Fair Demand

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 4

A fair demand for good varieties prevailed in the fish markets this morning. Supplies were to hand from northern and southern rail centres and the trawlers…

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The 1926 Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 11

Only a few more days remain before the entries close for the Australian bowling carnival, which will commence on February 22, 1926, Mr. McLaren, the association secretary, will he greatly assisted if all…

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Carnival Time? Let's Pretend!

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 3

THE arrival of the Carnival season always lights a spark of joyous anticipation in the childish heart, and many a soul-stirring hour is spent in the nursery…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 11

Additional entries received for the teams events At the country carnival bring the total to 100, eclipsing all previous records, and demonstrating the ever-increasing popularity of this tournament…

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Bowls Carnival Invasion From West

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 6

The bowlers of Sydney wonder why the public is so excited over cricket, in view of the fact that the greatest carnival in the history of bowls is…

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Dominican Convent, Tamworth. Exhibition of Work

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 23

On Tuesday, 15th ult., the parents and friends of the pupils of the Dominican Convent were present in large numbers at the exhibition of work and distribution of…

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Exhibition of Cars Motor Traders' Scheme

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 8

"The coming exhibition of 63 different makes of motor cars, by 140 exhibitors, promises to be a success, and the financial aspect already is…

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The Moving Picture Show Figures Prove It

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 10

I have been studying a new mathematical thesis by my friend, Mr. Archdale Parkhill (writes Dr. Archibald Grubb). It is most interesting. In that…

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Show Town Broadway's Big Offering English Plays Popular

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 2

"They do met seem to worry in New York about the idea that Shakespeare does not pay. Not long ago two versions of "Hamlet," one with the characters in up-to-date dress, and the other with sixteenth century fashions. Were running side by side, and both Were booming…

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Cycling Amateur Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 8

A fine programme has been arranged by the New South Wales Cyclists' Union for its opening carnival, at Pratten Park on January 19. The attraction will be "The Sporting Globe"…

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Northern Suburbs' Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 11

Entries for the sixth St. Ives Show, to be held on January 15 and 16, are approaching a record, and it is expected that last year's total of 1560 will…

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Show Societies. Gosford

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

The Gosford show is to be held this year on 22nd and 23rd of January, and promises to be an even greater success than that of former years. Entries close on 16th January…

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The Motor Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 15

The Motor Show promoted by the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales will open at the Agricultural Ground, in the two big pavillons—the Hall of Industries and the Hordern Pavilion—on…

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Warwick Farm Races Fair Sized Fields Saturday's Selections

The Sun · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 4

Having no opposition from the ponies the races at Warwick Farm on Saturday will be the sole attraction for racing men and as the fields will all…

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Lawn Tennis White City Carnival. Country Week

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

Country tennis week will begin at the White City courts in Sydney on Tuesday next, and last year's record entry him already been beaten, a…

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Coming Events Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

With the ushering in of the new year comes one of the principle fixtures for 1926, in the form of a two days' show and carnival at Castle Hill. Many…

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Granville Show (To the Editor.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

Sir,—May I he permitted to point out, per medium of your journal, the fact that on Anniversary Day, a real treat is in store for the residents of Granville,…

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Rifle Range a Fair Exchange Randwick and Long Bay

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 8

Cabinet decided yesterday to exchange the Long Bay Rifle Range for the major part of the Randwick Rifle Range. This action was…

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St. Ives Show Entries Nearly Record

The Labor Daily · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 5

Entries for the 6th St. Ives Show, to be held on January 15 and 16. are approaching a record, and It is expected that last year's total of 1560…

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