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Shows & fairs, 1927

5,125 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250

Carnival Pests

Evening News · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 19

At Manly Court to-day Reg[?] William Marsh, 34, and [?] Phipps, [?] were each fixed [?]ing accosted women and [?]…

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Hindu Fakir's Remarkable Exhibition

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 36

A rather extraordinary passage from a letter from a friend, a hard-headed surgeon, was read at a meeting recently by Father Reginald J. J. Watt. It…

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Gay Carnival Manly Is Besieged

The Labor Daily · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 8

MANLY, which is in the midst of Jubilee and Carnival rejoicing, presented a gay scene yesterday. From early morning ferry after ferry…

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Carnival Programmes. Notification of Alterations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 11

Complaints were made at Freshwater carnival yesterday that many changes had been made in the personnel of teams, but that no notification of alterations was made to the public. It was suggested that as…

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Sydney's Henley a Week's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 8

Every effort possible is being made, at this rear's Henley Regatta to give rowing supporters the finest aquatic carnival yet attempted by the clubs of Sydney…

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Lidcombe's Big Show Attracts 6000 People

The Labor Daily · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 5

Lidcombe Park held its biggest crowd yesterday. Over 6090 people assembled there to witness the sixth annual show of the local Agricultural and Sports…

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Surf Life-saving. Freshwater Carnival. Charlton Wins Two Events

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 11

About 3000 people attended the seventeenth annual carnival of the Freshwater Surf and Life-saving Club, which was held yesterday afternoon on Harbord beach. The sea was…

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Surf Carnival at Freshwater "Boy" Charlton Wins Coogee's March Past

The Labor Daily · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 2

THE State's best surfers were seen in action at the Freshwater Club's carnival yesterday, and some excellent racing was witnessed by over 3000 spectators…

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The Moving Picture Show a Scout's Bad Turn

The Sun · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 12

The Pope deplores the conversion of Boy Scout organisation in Italy into Bal[?]la (Infant Fascists). He is not the only objector…

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The Book of the Week "The Passing Show" Stories of Opera Notables Domination by "Star" Singers Mr. Henry Russell Writes a Book

Evening News · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 4

IT IS QUITE the thing nowadays for, the successful man or woman to round off a career by writing their experiences. As the habit of keeping a diary ia fast dying out, one is made curious as to the methods used by celebrities to store the…

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Splendid Progress Granville Agricultural Society

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

Judging by the number of enquiries being made for schedules for the annual show to be held on the new show ground at Clyde on Friday and Saturday, 11th…

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Guernsey Fair. Annex to West Maitland Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 8

The council of the Guernsey Cattle Society of Australia has decided to hold its annual fair and sale during the currency of the Hunter River A…

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Guernsey Fair at West Maitland

The Land · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 20

The Council of the Guernsey Cattle Society of Australasia has decided to hold its second Annual Fair and Sale during the currency of the Hunter…

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Tennis Carnival. Country Championships

The Land · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 6

The finals of the country championships in the Country Tennis Carnival on Monday resulted:- Singles: Guy Williams…

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Hospital Carnival. Katoomba

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 12

A carnival in aid of the Blue Mountains District Hospital, was held on Anniversary Day. The procession was the best seen at Katoomba. Prizes were awarded the Katoombs…

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Amateur Exhibits Forthcoming Radio Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

Please take notice that all exhibits must be delivered to room 6, fifth floor, "Daily Telegraph" Building, not later than February 16. Following are the…

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The Passing Show

The Land · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 10

A Boston newspaper puts in a good word for American honey: "Europe has for years been fond of California honey, of which Germany…

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Carlingford Carnival Fine Sports Programme

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 6

On Saturday, February 12th, a carnival is being held on top of Mobbs's Hill, in old of the Mechanics' Institute. There will be competitions races for school…

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Manly Carnival Costume Prize-winners

Evening News · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 4

ALTHOUGH the attendance was affected by the threatening weather, a big crowd witnessed the crops paper costurse procession at the Manly Venstian…

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"Not Fair" Preference to Boys (To the Editor.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 10

I would appreciate very much if you would kindly publish the following facts concerning the lack of consideration shown by those responsible for running…

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