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Shows & fairs, 1927

5,125 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 250

Leading Lights That Show the Way

Truth · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 8

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

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An Australian-made Motor Show Draws Nearer

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 18

Sydney's 1927 motor show is now n thine of the past. But it leaves behind it plenty of pleasant memories in the minds of those connected with the motor industry. Without any qualifications, it has been the greatest motor show in…

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Spring Days Fails to Show Rosehill Form

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 7

At the Rosehill meeting last week Spring Days did punters a good turn, when, after seven first favorites had been defeated, she won the eighth race, after…

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Truck Comfort Motor Show Ends Big Sales

The Sun · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 5

The Motor Show closed yesterday amid a hurricane of orders. Neither the lustre of the exhibits nor the enthusiasm of the motor men…

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New Singer Models Praised at the Motor Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 18

As soon as the new Singer models arrived. Sneddons Motors, Ltd., expressed their confident belief that they would be immediately accepted in popular…

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"lOLANTHE" Makes a Brilliant Show at Theatre Royal

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 2

"lolanthe," one of the most whimsical and beautiful of Gilbert's creations, was revived at the Theatre Royal last night before a crowded house, who followed…

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Beach Revolts Stops Surf Carnival Sea of Yeast Sullen Wall of Rain

The Sun · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 15

Only a pink powder puff soaked, forgotten-- Only a red bathing cap that had caressed a shingle which someone adores-- Only a mauve comb that had combed some other or…

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O'hara Wood and Hawkes Sparkle in Exhibition Doubles at Championship Tennis Opening Melbourne

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1927 · page 10

The 1927 Australian lawn tennis championships were commenced here to-day. The matches being played on the Victorian Lawn Tennis Association's new…

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Surfing. Carnival Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 13

There was rough sen and a delage ol rain at the time nppoleted for the opening; of the North Bondi Surf CIub's carnlval on saturday atternoon As there appeared no prospect, at the time, of the weather…

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Interstate Sailing Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 14

AVALON, FOLLOWED BY GLORIA AND HALL MARK, ON THE RUN TO THE SOW AND PIGS, FIRST TIME ROUND,…

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Penrith Speedway Anniversary Day Carnival

The Labor Daily · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 3

The Anniversary Carnival, to be held at Penrith Speedway on Wednesday should prove just as interesting to the push-bike enthusia[?] as to the motor-cycle fan…

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Manly Carnival. Water Pageant Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 13

The annual Venetian carnival was opened at Manly on Saturday evening by the Mayor (Alderman Kelrle)'. The weather, to some extent, interfered with the attendance, but…

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Motor Show. Concluding Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 12

The most successful motor show ever held in Sydney closed on Saturday evening at the Show Ground. There was a good attendance for the two final sessions. Every stand was…

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Billows at Bondi Surf Carnival Postponed

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 4

The foam that lashed the beach at Bondi, in conjunction with the discomforting rain squalls that came up from the south, made this favorite…

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Manly Carnival. Charlton and Henry Competing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 13

A. M. Charlton and E. Henry will be among the competitors in the 16th annual life-saving earnival of the Manly Club, which is to be held at Manly on Saturday…

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Manly Jubilee Pageant Postponed Carnival Opened

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 7

Rain again forced the Manly Jubilee Celebrations Committee to postpone its big water pageant, which had been set down for…

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Manly's Jubilee and Carnival Affected by the Rain

The Labor Daily · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 3

Members of the respective committees who have in hand the displays in connection with the Manly [?] and Manly Venetian carnival…

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Final Day G. R. Williams Wins Singles Tennis Carnival

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 9

Bright sunshine, without excessive heat, made conditions Ideal for tennis when the semi-finals and finals of the country championships were entered…

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The Moving Picture Show Will It Explode?

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 8

"I believe that finally in the child endowment scheme will be reached within a week or so, and we shall then know exactly where we are." said Mr. Willis, at…

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Gosford Show Second Day Events Next Wednesday GOSFORD

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 9

Owing to heavy rain to-day the committee decided to postpone the second day events of the Gostard show till Anniversary Day…

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