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Shows & fairs, 1928

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The Holiday. Fair Weather. Attractive Sporting Event

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 10

Anniversary days during the war period and since have been marked by ext[?] climatic conditions, the wettest and warmest days being within the record; but…

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Guildford's Carnival For St. John Ambulance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 7

To-day, at 7.30p.m., a carnival, in ald of the Merrylands-Cabramatta division of St. John Ambulance, will be commence on property near Guildford railway…

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Lamb Wins Goulburn Carnival Goulburn

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 11

Chief interest at last night's cycling carnival, held under the auspices of the Goulburn Amateur Cycling Carnival centred on the performances of…

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All Saints', Liverpool The Coming Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 7

In our business columns it is announced that a grand carnival, in aid of the building fund of All Saints' Church, Liverpool, will be held on the green near…

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Manly Carnival. Record Crowd on the Corso

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 12

The Manly Carnival was continued yesterday, when record crowds were present during the afternoon and evening sessions. About 200 voluntary workers are assisting the…

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Wheat at Chicage Exhibition West Wyalong Farmers' Success

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

An exhibit of strong red wheat was sent to the Chicago (U.S.A.) Exhibition by Messrs. D. and J. Gagle, of Spy Hill, West Wyalong (N.S.W.) in…

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Real Estate Section Week's Sales Agents' Reports Fair Inquiry

Evening News · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 6

There was fair [?] for property during the week. particularly [?] Those on the North Shore line. and also homes. seemed to be…

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"Sun" Cup Manly Surf Carnival N. Narrabeen Favored

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

To-morrow afternoon at Manly surf carnival the final round of "The Sun" Cup surf life-saving competition will be contested…

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Biggest, Brightest Y.a.l. Carnival Preparing Sports Ground

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 7

The Y.A.L. Coo-ee City Carnival, which will be opened at the Sydney Sports Ground on February 4, will be the biggest and brightest of its kind…

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The Moving Picture Show The Laborer's Hire

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 10

So Gene Tunney has asked for £150,000 to fight Tom Heeney! Announcements like this one have been hammering at Peter's mind for ages,…

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Singleton News. Autumn Show Geological Survey Singletion

The Labor Daily · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 6

The Northern Agricultral Association has decided to hold an Autumn show in May, The show will melude dowers, vegetables, produce, and cookery. The sports…

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A Big Goat Show. Successful Farming in Canada

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 6

The biggest goat show in Empire history has just been held in vancouver, British Columbia, when 300 goats—100 more than over before—…

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A South Coast Event -- Crowds at Kiama Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 27

THE BEAUTY PARADE. -- Milking Shorthorns lined up for judging. PROMINENT VISITORS. -- Left to right: Mr. Thorby (Minister…

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Seagrave's Car for Melbourne Show Record-breaker Coming

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 15

The Sunbeam car, on which Major Seagrave broke the world's record at Daytona Beach, is now on its way to Australia for the All British…

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Victoria Wins Easily Seddon and Davidson Show Fine Form

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 33

The second eleven match, Victoria v. New South Wales, was concluded to-day, Victoria winning by nine wickets and one run…

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The Motor Show Great Sales Stimulus 90,000 VISITORS

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 12

The fifth show organised by the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales came to a successful conclusion on Saturday last. It is…

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Some Novelties At Sydney Motor Show Many Mechanical Alterations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 13

Amongst the cars at the recent Sydney Motor Show, there were few outstanding mechanical novelties, most of the improvements, noted having to do with the…

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Surf Life-saving. Freshwater Carnival. Record Entries. Manly Wins Freshwater Cup Outright

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 13

With [?]17 entries the eighteenth annual carnival of the freshwater Surf Life-Saving Club, held yesterday on Harbord Beach, was not only a record for the club, but also for the Surf Association. The gate…

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Borotra in Happy Vein "Nothing to Show Us" Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 5

Sir: bouncing, the Davis Cup tennis, player Joan Borotra, sprang off the Sydney express to-day calling excitedly for "My old friend pat Wool!"…

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Premier North Coast Cattle Show Illawarras Win Champion Group at Bangalow

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 14

BANGALOW, Thursday. -- Ideal weather favored the opening of the annual show yesterday, and attracted a large attendance…

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