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Shows & fairs, 1927

5,125 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 250

Salesmen Barred Olympia Show Suggestion

Evening News · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 9

Here's a hint to the M.T.A. for their next motor show. A suggestion has been made that at the next Olympic Motor Show salesman to barred formers day. Is…

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Champions at Manly Big Carnival Charlton Will Compete

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 5

There will be many champions at Manly Surf Carnival to-morrow. Andrew Charlton is taking part in two races -- the alarm reel, and the…

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Show Is Still "Black" Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 5

The South Coast Miners' District President that the rumors in circulation that the miners have declared the Wollongong Show "white"…

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Blacktown Show February 25 and 26

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 14

A meeting of the Council of Blacktown and District Agricultural Society was held in the local School of Arts on Monday night…

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Dance and Euchre Blacktown Show Night

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 14

On the night of February 26, the last day of this year's Blacktown show, a dance and euchre party will be held in the local School of Arts…

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The Moving Picture Show Dollars of Hope

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 8

"Hello, Jack!" said Mr. Willis, "How are you feeling this morning?" "Gee, bo!" said Mr. Lang, "I feel like a million dahlars on wheels right…

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Country Tennis Carnival Finals Notes on a Highly Successful Tournament

Arrow · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 6

THERE was only one surprise in the finals. That was in the mixed doubles in which it was thought certain that R. Spencer and Miss Wilson would…

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Moisture in Butter Manufacturer's Problem a Show Innovation

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

Butter conta[?]ing a low percentage of moisture is not profitable to the manufacturer, and the Illawarra and Tablelands district butter factories…

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Motoring Speedway Royal Busy To-morrow Rain Affects Meetings : Penrith Carnival

Arrow · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 15

After a run of Rood luck, the Speedways were compelled to abandon their meetings on Saturday, and misfortune struck Maroubra again…

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Big Deficit Water Board Finances All Services Show Loss

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

The operations of the Water Board during the last financial year showed a net deficit of £93,713…

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Cultural Notes for February Work in the Orchard, on the Vegetable Plots and in the Garden Fair

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 11

After tim long drought of the last six months of the year, the citrus fruit trees have succumbed to the temptation of a good rainfall and have act…

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Henley Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 2

An effort to eclipse all previous regattas is being made by this year's Henley Carnival committee. The regatta is to be officially opened on Saturday…

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Blacktown Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 4

Blacktown Show will be held on Friday on Saturday, 25th and 26th February. Schedules can be obtained from this office, where entries can be…

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Surfing. North Bondi Surf Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 18

The committee of North Bondi Surf Club are quaking preparations for the suri carnival to be held at North Bondi Beach on Febuary 5, One of the main attractions will be the appearance of Andrew Cha[?]lson…

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Pittwater.—Its Day of Carnival

The World's News · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 10

IT is just 40 years since the present writer first went to Broken Bay by land, by way of the Spit at Middle…

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The Moving Picture Show Beautifying Hornsby

The Sun · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 4

A prize of ten guineas is offered by Hornsby Council for the best scheme for improvements to the local park. Peter could do a lot with the money,…

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Hidden Radio Set at Motor Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 6

The practice o motorists of carrying a radio set on theirr cars found expression at the Sydney motor show. A…

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The Enchanted Castle "Fair to all, Favor to none."--Castle Motto

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 17

Wallace Thompson (St. Mary's), sent this little snap of his cousin, Joan (4 12), listening to her dusky companion, Louisa (7 12), rend fairy tales. Louisa is a Fijian girl…

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Bowls a Great Entry Country Carnival Result of the Draw

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 2

THE COUNTRY CARNIVAL, which con[?]ues next Monday week, p[?]s to be the most successful yet held, as [?] entries have been…

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Looks a Fair Thing Onform King Tut in 14.1 To-day Despite Extra Weight

The Labor Daily · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 2

IF form counts for anything, King [?] should be a good thing in the first division of the Fourteen-one Handicap this…

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