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Shows & fairs, 1927

5,125 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250

Coogee Carnival Helping Ambulance

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

To-night will be the last opportunity the public will have of seeing Ben Beno, in his trapeze act, free, at the Coogee Carnival, lo[?]ald of the Eastern Suburbs Ambulance…

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Freshwater Club's Big Carnival

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 7

Freshwater Surf Lite Saving Club will hold its 17tb annual surf carnival, next Wednesday, commencing at 2.80 p.m., and the Hon. nee rotary, Mr. L. Tiernan, has…

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Bad Weather Surf Carnival Off

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 7

The North Bondl Surf Club had to abandon its carnival to-day owing to tho unpleasant weather. Captains of the various clubs…

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Dragons, Swans, Melody Manly Water Carnival

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

A dragon, 30ft. high, belching fire, and three enormous swans, each 12ft. high, will be features of the Jubilee water pageant, to be held in conjunction with the opening of…

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Maroubra Speedway Racing Resumes Carnival Entries

Evening News · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

After a week's rest, a meeting will be held at Maroubra Speedway to-night. The entries are excellent, most of the best riders in the State competing…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Closing Stages

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 17

The closing stages of the lawn tennis country carnival were entered upon yesterday at the Rusheutter Bay ground. The start of the games was delayed by the rain until after 1…

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Surfing. Freshwater Life-saving. Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 17

The Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club will hold its 17th annual surf carnival next Wednesday Anniversary Day, commeneing at 2.30 p.m., and the hon. secretary, Mr. L., Tierman has arrangements well in hand in…

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Motor Show on Speedway Royal Off

Evening News · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 6

Arrangements had been made for the Motor Show and Speedway Royal to be a double attraction at the Show Ground, Moore Park, to-night. Rain,…

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Gay Carnival At Manly To-night Spirit of Optimism

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 17

Though the programme for the Manly jubilee celebrations -has been seriously interfered with by the vagaries of the weather, "The Village"…

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The Moving Picture Show Maids and Cows

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 4

"Listen here a minute, Diddums!" said Chrysalis, "You've always been down on my bob, but the London Veterinary College says the absence…

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Inter-state Sailing Carnival Today W.A. v. N.S. WALES

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 11

The inter-State sailing carnival is scheduled to start on the harbor today. The big event is the 18ft. handicap between boats representing New South Wales and West Australia. The…

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The Enchanted Castle Fair to all, fa[?]or to none.-Castle Motto. Flower Painting Competition

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 5

Just for a change we asked seekers to paint a vase of flowers, and we were delighted with the dainty pictures sent to the Castle. We had no idea so many Castle members could paint…

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Great Motor Show Latest the World Can Offer Giants of the Industry Our Local Manufactures

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 8

Record attendances at the Motor Show give some indication of the popularity of the motor car. Since the show commenced the response from the public has been greater than the trade ever imagined…

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In the Garden. Heavy Mulching Necessary in Hot Weather Question of Autumn Show Some Advice on What to Grow

Evening News · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 7

THERE it nothing more distressing to the gardener than to see the fruits of his labor destroyed in a single day, through being unprepared for what is likely to happen at any time during the midsummer season…

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Limbless Soldiers Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 16

To purchase an aquatic club for the limbless soldiers, a committee of well-known and energetic people has been formed to raise funds, and astonishing…

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Radio Exhibition and Women

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 16

One of the most interesting features of the Radio and Electrical Exhibition to be held in the Sydney Town Hall from February 23 to March 5 Will be a…

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The Shadow Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 22

Top : A scene from "Mismates." a First National Picture due for early release. Bottom : Miss Arlette Marchal in "Born to the West," a…

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Too Wet Surf Carnival Postponed

Truth · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 5

When North Bondi Surf Club's carnival was due to begin yesterday the public were all indoors sheltering from drenching rain which had not let up…

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Little Doing Surf Carnival Off

Truth · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 4

YESTERDAY'S swimming programme contained a couple of big events at North Bondi and Newcastle, but both were…

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Tennis Carnival Postponed Till To-morrow

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 10

The rain called a halt in the country tennis carnival yesterday. No play was possible, and the finals of the individual championships will now be played…

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