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Shows & fairs, 1927

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Coogee Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 26
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In the hope of raising a substantial sum to enable the Eastern Suburbs Ambulance to continue carrying on its humanitarian work, a carnival, with…

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The Shadow Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 26

(1) Miss Helen Jerome Eddy in "Padlocked," at the Haymarket Theatre. (2) A scene from "Mademoiselle…

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A Record St. Ives Show

The Sun · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 5

The Northern Suburbs A. and H. Association held its seventh annual show it Strives on Friday and Saturday…

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See It ! Indian Display at Show

Truth · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 9

A VERY interesting exhibit for motor cyclists and prospective motor cyclists is that of Messrs. Biden and Roberts! on Stand No…

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Leading Lights That Show the Way

Truth · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 10

THESE brief sketches of leading motor men will familiarise the public with those responsible for the motor trade's progress…

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The Truth About Motors the Big Motor Show of 1927 Luxury on Wheels Greatest Exhibition Ever Held in N.S.W. British Cars Prominent

Truth · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 6

The success of this year's Motor Show, held under the auspices of the Motor Traders' Association, has been made possible by the Wonderful co-operation of practically the whole of the motor industry…

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Reo-buses and Trucks Show Service Qualities

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 24

Reo has a comprehensive assortment of trucks at Stand 52, the most attractive being that of the Reo chair coach (21-seater), mounted on a model "W" chassis…

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Sunstroke & Injuries, Features of St. Ives' Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 2

The St. Ives Annual Show, opened yesterday by Sir Thomas Henley, was remarkable for the number of small accidents and sunstroke canes. There were…

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Variety and Sparkle Good Show at Fullers'

The Sun · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 5

Yesterday audiences at the Majestic Theatre, Newtown, extended a cordial welcome to the Moon and Morris Revue Co. in "Splinters," for "Cinderella"…

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The SHOW'S the THING Nat's New Role

Truth · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 17

NOT long ago a few friends gathered together at a party in Melbourne included one gentleman who was an adept at the banjo. It only, needed that a tune…

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Consolidated Motors Ltd. Make Impressive Show. Display

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 25

Although Consolidated Motors, Ltd., has been in active operation for only two months, its sales have been phenomenally heavy, and public confidence in its…

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Fiat Trucks Show Useful Range at Stand 46

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 24

Fiat merits have so strikingly, and for so long, been publicly demonstrated that they appear to be ideally adapted for truck purposes, for which economy,…

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Among the Exhibitors at the Motor Show New Morris Chassis Has Many Pleasing Features

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 24

In their main exhibit, Williams Bros. are showing a collection of seven Morris cars, three Sunbeams, an Alvis, and a Leon Bollce…

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Great Show Demonstrates That Australia's Progress Is Bound Up with Motor Vehicles Car World Can Congratulate Itself on Progress in Comfort, Design and Usefulness

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 22

Indicative of the importance of motor transport to New South Wales, is the tremendous range models valued at £2,000,000, on view at the Motor Show being conducted by the Motor Traders' Association, at the Show Grounds. Three big pavilions are packed with cars, trucks, cycles, buses,…

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Freshwater Carnival

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 5

The annual surf [?] of the Freshwater Surf Life-Saving Club will take place on January 26, on Harbor[?] Beach. There is a list of…

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A Shop Window British Industries Fair

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 1

The British Industries Fair, which is to be held in London and Birmingham from February 21 to March 4, is greater in size and importance than the fair…

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Albion Park Show

The Sun · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 10

The official admission charge for children at the Albion Park show on January 1 and 3, the president of the society, Mr. H. G. Fraser, writes, was…

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Fullers' Bright Show

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 7

THERE was ample variety at Fullers' Theatre on Saturday. Particularly good was the turn of Fantast, the human frog, who, in a…

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Motor Carnival a Crowded Week

Evening News · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 13

THE M.T.A. Motor Show will be continued all this week with sessions from 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m…

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