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Shows & fairs, 1927

5,125 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 250

Sydney League Carnival

Arrow · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

This club's big carnival takes place to-night (Thursday), in Domain Batha. A great programme embraces seven State championships, interclub, and novelty…

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Drummoyne Ladies Carnival

Arrow · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

The big event of the Drummoyne Ladies Club carnival at the local baths next Wednesday night will be the 50 yards State championship, for which so…

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Enmore Carnival Unofficial Opening

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 13

A three weeks' carnival in Enmore Park, in connection with the Marrickville Municipal Council's appeal on behalf of the Picton Lakes T.B…

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Carnival for the Duke

Arrow · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

If the entertainment committee responsible for the providing of entertainments and functions for the education of H.R.H. the Duke of York so…

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The Passing Show

The Land · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 10

In introducing his Liquor Act amendment Bill the Minister for Justice pointed to the example set by other States, he said the amendment…

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"White" Blacks Fair-haired Aborigines Strange Theories

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 10

Fair-haired, cream or copper colored aborigines occur sporadically among most interior Australian tribes, and to a lesser extent among those along the…

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Bellingen Show Bellingen

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 4

The twenty-fourth show of the Bollinger River Agricultural Society was opened to-day in spring-like weather. The recent drought and bush fires militated considerably against the…

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Show Ground No Rental

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

When a letter was read at the Fairfield Council meeting, from the secretary of the Agricultural Society, Fairfield, asking on what terms Council would grant the…

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Surf Life-saving. North Bondi Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 16

Record entries have been received for the open senior and junior surf races and surf board race at North Bondi Surf Club's carnival to be held at Bondi Beach to-morrow…

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In the Surf North Bondi's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

Record entries have been received for open senior and open junior surf races and surf board race at North Bondi Surf Club's Carnival, to be held at Bondi Beach to-morrow. It is expected…

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The Theatre Some Sydney Shows "Fair and Warmer."

Arrow · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 11

After a successful season in Tasmania, Miss Nellie Bramley. the popular young Australian comedy star, is returning with her company to the Grand Opera House…

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Royal Show. Activity at Grounds

The Land · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 12

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. was held on Friday last. Sir Samuel Hordern presiding. The…

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Fair Barbers Effects of Award Many Shops Will Close

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 14

The officials of the Master Lady Hairdressers' Association expect that many of the members will be forced to relinquish business if the…

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Blacktown Show Ladies to the Fore

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 4

A meeting of the ladies' committee in connection with Blacktown Agricultural Society, was held in the local School of Arts on Monday. Mrs. A. L. Francis…

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The Moving Picture Show Toms Confer

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 10

The Governor turned the silver turnco[?]k at Cordeaux Dam. "Well, Tom," said Mr. Roseby to Mr. [?] "New we've get a few more…

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Russian Workers Show Employers Who Is Boss

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 1

The strike in Russia of employees on the British Indo European Telegraph Line, which brought all workers on the line to a stop, from the Polish to the Persian…

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Prince in Ballot At Fat Stock Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 15

The Prince of Wales, visited Birmingham Fat Stock Show recently, not less as a farmer and exhibitor than as its president, received a great popular…

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Royal Show Ground Improvements Signs of Activity

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 9

Considerable progress is being made with various works on the Sydney showgroung in preparation for this year's Royal Show. At the last…

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Motor Traders Many More Members Newcastle Show

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 11

At the last meeting of the executive of the Motor Traders' Association of N.S.W. Mr. E. M. trumbrall (vice-president) presided, Others present were…

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LIDCOMBE - Granville News Show Society Annual Dinner

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

The annual dinner of the Lidcombe Agricultural Show and Sports Society was held at Lidcombe Town Hall on Saturday night…

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