This crossword No. 9227 clues and answers were published on Sat 27 Nov 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9227 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Round which people in tents sing songs : CAMPFIRE
5-across – Resound : ECHO
9-across – Capital of Bulgaria : SOFIA
10-across – Clergyman’s salary : STIPEND
11-across – Toy which child sits on : ROCKINGHORSE
13-across – Customer : CLIENT
14-across – Away : ABSENT
17-across – Not biased : UNPREJUDICED
20-across – Consecrated : BLESSED
21-across – Farewell : ADIEU
22-across – Tax – obligation : DUTY
23-across – Notes played in quick succession : ARPEGGIO
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Shed – actors : CAST
2-down – People in Italian criminal organisation : MAFIOSI
3-down – Aromatic gum resin – an original Christmas present! : FRANKINCENSE
4-down – Dislike : RESENT
6-down – Transparent – free of obstruction : CLEAR
7-down – Remnants : ODDMENTS
8-down – Ill-fated cavalry unit in Crimean War : LIGHTBRIGADE
12-down – Scoured – crossed off : SCRUBBED
15-down – Time of day : EVENING
16-down – Homicide : MURDER
18-down – Fold in clothing : PLEAT
19-down – Sport derived from jujitsu : JUDO
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.