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Shows & fairs, 1927

5,125 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 250

The Motor Show Many New Exhibits

Evening News · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 6

MANY exhibitors have already supplied lists of goods lists of goods which they intend to display at the motor show, to be held under the au[?]ces of the…

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Show Beef Big Prices for Steers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 4

In view of the action taken to restrict the ages and weights of animals in the fat cattle classes of the Royal Shows in Sydney and…

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The Moving Picture Show Quick and Merciful

The Sun · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 4

"I see," said Peter, "that business girls are taking more and more to the xchange of darting strokes with the fencing sword."…

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All Sorts of Trucks at the Motor Show

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 7

A larger variety of motor trurks will be exhibited at the coming Motor Show than at any prevlous M.T.A. Motor Show held in Sydney…

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The Motor Show Opens Next Friday Great Display Anticipated

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 16

Evidence of the keen interest that the motor Industry is taking in the Motor Show, which will be held under the auspices of the Motor Traders'…

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Minor Events Ballerina is Likely To Show Up Fortsilk Fancied

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 8

There is to be a field of poor class for the First division of the Maiden Handicap at Moorefield today, and the event promises to be…

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The Enchanted Castle "Fair to all, favor to none." -- Castle Motto. My Ideal Boy and Girl Essay Competition Results

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

When we asked the boy seekers to describe their ideal girl, and the girl seekers to describe their ideal boy, we hoped we would pet frank, outspoken essays; and we did. More girls…

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Half-mile Figures Will Probably Go "Boy" Charlton Is Sure to Account for Takaishi Carnival at Domain Baths This Afternoon

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 3

TO-DAY IN THE DOMAIN BATHS "Boy" Charlton, Australia's wonder swimmer and world s record holder, will clash in the 800 yards championship with the Japanese sensation, Takaishi, who is ranked next to Arne Borg as the beat all-round performer in the world…

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Swimming Carnival a Very Easy Win Takaishi Beaten by 75 Yards Henry Wins in Thrilling Style Dr. Kirkland and F. Doyle Placed

Evening News · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

ANDREW CHARLTON, the Manly swimmer, broke the world's record when be won the 880 yards championship at the Domain Baths this afternoon. He beat the Japanese visitor, K. Takaishi, who finished second, by…

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Bondi Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 4

The carnival at the tram loop, Bondi, which has been running nightly in aid of the funds of the Eastern Suburbs Ambulance, will definitely…

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The Shadow Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 22

MR. SIDNEY CALLAND, who sings in the prologue to the "Son of the Sheik" at the Crystal Palace Top: A group of Sunbeam Kiddies at…

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"The Show-off"

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 10

WHO is the best-dressed man in Hollywood? His friends say that Ford Sterling holds that distinction. Yes, the same Ford Sterling that…

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The Show's the Thing

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 11

FIVE OF A KIND.—From the left: Miss Judith Anderson, famous Australian, who made her Australian debut in "Cobra," at the Criterion last night; (2) Miss Strella Wilson, brilliant Elsie Maynard in "The Yeomen" (Theatre Royal): (3) Miss Florence Hunter in revue at Fullers'; (4) Miss Phyllis Du Barry, "Cinderella," at Newtown Majestic; (5) Miss Billie Lockwood in "Aladdin" (Grand Opera House)…

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Leading Lights That Show the Way

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 8

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

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Jowett Will Have an Impressive Display at Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 18

The Motor Show will have a very definite educational value, in that it will serve not only to emphasise the proportions to which the industry has attained,…

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New Triumph Makes Its Appearance at Motor Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 18

The new 15-h.p. Triumph car will make its appearance for the first time in N.S.W. at the Motor Show, where it will he seen at Stand No. 105…

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A Radio Exhibit At Town Hall, Wonderful Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 20

Last year the business men engaged it the radio trade held an exhibition in the basement of the Town Hall, and the display was such a success the trade this…

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Society Englishwoman Joins Parisian Fashion Experts What the Pictures Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 13

1. This is a black velvet evening frock from Champ communal described in the article. The big wing sleeves are lined with lacquer red and…

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Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 15

The Country Carnival, which is looked forward to by followers of the game throughout the country districts, will begin to-morrow at Ruthcutter Bay, when the opening rounds of the teams matches will be…

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Motor Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 8

Final preparations are now in process for the opening of the motor show by the Motor Traders Association of New South Wales. The official opening will be performed by the Acting Prime Minister…

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