Australian Sailors To Attend World Fair in August New York, July 9
The Australian Commissioner-General in the United States (Mr. L. R. McGregor) announced that a detachment from H.M.A.S. Perth, which will…
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Shows & fairs, 1939
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Epstein Changes His Mind Approves Exhibition of "Adam" LONDON, July 9
Mr. Epstein was very angry. A music publisher had paid £20,000 to its new owner—an unidentified Australian—to exhibit his statue, "Adam," for three…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Talking Screen Brilliant Ice Show at Civic
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Spectacular production. "Ice Follies of 1939." showing now at the Civic Theatre. divides the interest of its audiences. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Brilliant Exhibition to Defeat Palestine Australia's Win in Soccer Test Goals Scored Is A Record
Australia defeated Palestine in the First Test match by 7 goals to 5. The scoring: of 12 goals in a…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Britain 'Stole the Show at Plane Display in Brussels London
Britain "stole the show" at the 'International Aeronautical Exhibition in Brussels, at which Germany, France and Belgium were also represented (says the aeronautical correspondent of "The Times"). A HAWKER-HURRICANE, which…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →World's Fair Popular Sydney
The New York World a Fair had caused a serious slump in the amusement industry, said the Chairman of Greater Union Theatres Ltd. (Mr. Norman B. Rydge),…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Honolulu's Rough Surf Is "Mild" Exhibition by Australians (Australian Associated Press.) HONOLULU, July 10
More than 10,000 of Honolulu's population became excited at a demonstration of life-saving and, the use of surf boats and surf boards in the rough surf at…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Bowls Carnival on Good Friday Maitland Ministers' Petition
A petition from the Maitland Ministers' Association requesting the Hunter River District Bowling Association to discontinue play on Good Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Richard Crooks to Broadcast in "Super Shell Show
Following its policy of presenting "flesh and blood" artists In Its Sunday night "Shell Show" broadcasts, the Shell Company of Australia has…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Lull in Europe's Tension Barometer Is "Set Fair" Poles Angling for Danzig Agreement London
Encouraged by Mr. Chamberlain's statement to the House of Commons, leading Polish newspapers now proclaim Poland's readiness to negotiate with Germany…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Riderless Cycle Novelty at World Fair Run by Electric Eye
Amongst the mechanical novelties exhibited at the New York World Fair is a riderless bicycle, scheduled to travel 100,000 miles during the exhibition. The bicycle,…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →Biddulph Third in 800 METRES Hawaiian Swimming Carnival HONOLULU
Robin Bidduiph was third in the 800 metres freestyle race last night when the first carnival of the Pacific Games was decided…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Croquet Carnival for Brisbane Brisbane
It is anticipated that about 700 croquet players will take part in the first international croquet carnival which will commence in Brisbane on…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Cup Carnival Large Crowd at Grafton Hilarious Now Favourite Grafton
Grafton is crowded for the racing carnival, and the hotels report record bookings. Visitors will be present from the three eastern States. Many Southern…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Junior Farmers' Movement Exhibition Planned
The Junior Farmer movement is now firmly established in the Wallsend, West Wallsend and Cardiff districts and 120 youths are actively engaged in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Woman's Realm Vanity Fair Have You a Red Nose? Find the Cause and Treat It
There are many women whose lives in winter-time are made miserable by the fact that their nose will persist in being red. No matter how frequently, they may powder, cream, or wash, that redness will persists in shining through…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Associates' Carnival
The Central Northern District Golf Association will hold its annual carnival at the Newcastle Club's links at North Stockton, Play will begin on August 22,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Grafton Carnival Visiting Horses Arrive Order of Favouritism Grafton
Fog again blanketed Grafton track this morning, and owners and trainers were unable to time their horses. Hybol galloped late, and recorded 37½…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Grafton Cup Carnival Hybol's Win On Opening Day GRAFTON
Hybol's win in the Ramornie Handicap, first race on the opening day of the Grafton Cup carnival this afternoon, gave the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Government Support Unlikely Proposed International Exhibition CANBERRA
A suggestion from Sydney interests that Australia should organise an international exhibition is expected to be made to the Federal Government. The…
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