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Shows & fairs, 1928

4,538 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 227

For Ambulance Fair and Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

A public meeting was held in the School of Arts Guildford on February 9, in connection with a fancy fair and carnival which is to be held at Guildford from…

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Lidcombe Show

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 6

Lidcombe Agricultural Show has listed an attractive programme of trotting events for its sports meeting on Anniversary Day…

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Coo-ee City Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 12

With the object of raising sufficient money to form the nucleus of a building fund for the Young Australia League headquarters in Sydney, a coo-ee city carnival is to be held on…

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Governor Visits Motor Show

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 1

The Governor, Sir Dailey de Chair (in the extra) received by executives of the Motor Traders Associations when he visited the show to-day…

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Huge Coo-ee Carnival Opening Next Month

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

"What West Australia can do can be done threefold in New South Wales with its Immense population!" That is the battle-cry of the Young…

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Olympic Tests No Champion in Sight Some Fair Wrestlers

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 10

ON the form displayed at the Australian National Games boxing and wrestling tests at the Stadium on Thursday night, it would be dire catastrophe to send any of the mitt artists to Amsterdam…

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Large Attendance. At the Motor Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 12

Although the weather was threatening during portion of yesterday the number of visitors to the motor show was satisfactory. Interest in the exhibits was maintained…

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Agricultural Bureau Wentworthville's Show and Social

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 6

Wentworthville branch of the Agricultural Bureau held its regular meeting on Wednesday night. Mr. F. J. Madden presided…

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The Moving Picture Show An Old Pursuit

The Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 12

It is all very well to blame the Bolsheviks for most of the sorrows of the world just now, but the idea that they are behind the eating of landlords in…

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A "Dry Show." Close Vote at Maclean

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 9

GRAFTON.—Ever since Mr. A. E. Cameron gave notice that he would move that the 1928 show of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society be held without a hotel booth, and that…

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Motoring News Motor Show. Comprehensive Display Large Attendances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 5

With so many new types of cars on the market and the steadily increasing number of buyers, this year's motor show of the Motor Traders' Association of New South…

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At the Motor Show the Way of a Woman

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 9

I NOTICED yesterday the [?]rge number 0f womenfolk who graced, the Motor Show. Then were no idle onlookers. Most had an cye to business…

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Used Car Section at the Motor Show Cruising Caravan

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 12

A[?] there was a large [?] at the M.T.A. Mother Show at the R A S Ground Many people have attended every [?]…

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Blue Ribbons Big Motor Show Sales Used Car Values

The Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 13

Blue ribbons, which are being liberally displayed at the Motor Show at Sydney Showground, indicate that the number of motorists…

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Sports Area for Northern Suburbs? Wanted Within Show Ground Gates

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

Mr. John Harrington, the popular president of the Northern Suburbs Agricultural and Horticultural Association, whose show was held in its…

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Noel Ryan to Swim in Harbord Gala Freshwater Club's Surf Carnival on Anniversary Day

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

SECRETARY of the Freshwater surf life-saving club, Len Tiernan, announces a record entry for his Club's surf and beach…

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The Motor Show at the R.a.s. Grounds. Moore Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 14

A GENERAL VIEW OF THF EXHIBITS IN THE HORDERN PAVILION…

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The Big Motor Show Only Five More Days Most Successful Yet

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

ONE often wonders when walking down the street and noticing the large number of motor vehicles on the road, what percentage of these vehicles…

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World Famous Wrestlers for Stadiums Ltd. Best Grapplers in Europe and U.s.a. to Show in Sydney Thye and Yokel to Return

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

STADIUMS, LTD., INTEND OPENING THEIR WRESTLING SEASON early in March, and world-famous mat artists from Europe and U.S.A. will be engaged in the next few weeks. MELBOURNE STADIUM MANAGER, DICK LEAN, who popularised…

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Is It Fair?

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 8

OH girls, when you purchase that smart new dress just think of the hunger and dire distress you cause by the shortage of cloth…

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