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Shows & fairs, 1928

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For Newcastle Show Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 6

The suggestion of Newcastle Show Committee to Adamstown Council that February 23 be declared a public holiday was responsible for considerable discussion…

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Granville Show Entries Coming In

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Although there are many weeks separating us from the Granville Show, entries are already coming along in first class fashion. The Secretary, Mr. Bentley…

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The Moving Picture Show More Torture

The Sun · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 10

Photographs on phonograph records, and the subsequent broadcasting of faces by radio stations all over the world--all this has been made possible by a now and…

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St. John's Park Ninth Annual Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 7

St. John's Park A. and H. Society has announced its ninth annual show for February 10 and 11. The schedule is comprehensive, and…

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Blacktown Show Feb. 24 and 25

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 11

A meeting of the council of Blacktown Agricultural Society was held on Monday night of last week in the local School of Arts. Mr. Joe Hicks presided,…

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Used Car Show Fixed for September

Evening News · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 11

NO extisfied are member of the Used Cat Section of the M.T.A. with results obiatued at the recent M.T.A. Motor show, when at least 40 used cars were sold, that…

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Cessnock Show Axemen's Events Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 6

Entries for the Cessnock show [?] come in at such a rate as to exceed all previous records Every section has benefited by the increases It is…

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Royal Show Record Entries Likely Fodder Conservation

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 12

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, has decided not to hold a Spring Fair this year. Preparations are now well…

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Show-ground Accident. Man Killed at Kiama

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 4

While riding a restive horse at the Kiama (N.S.W.) show lust week, a young man named Charles Morgan was thrown and died later in the…

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The Urger and Meg Look Fair Bets for Kensington Green Bird Should Score Again

Arrow · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 5

Finishing in numerous minor situations this season, The Urger, in the Kensington Handicap to-morrow (Saturday), will endeavor to eclipse his recent performances, and score an overdue win that will be well deserved. On form, the Eaton Lad gelding appeals as one of the…

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R.A.S. SHOW. Excellent Wheat Entries. Many Records Expected

The Land · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 3

It was reported at a meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society last week that very satisfactory entries had been reeeivted in the…

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Our Big Park for Empire Show Bavin Cabinet Agrees Canberra

The Labor Daily · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 4

All that was required fur launching definite preparations for the Umpire Exhibition of 1931 has been the consent of the New South Wales…

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Big Speed Carnival To-morrow Hoolis and Van Praag in Match Interstate Riders Coming for Australian Championship on February 11: Arthur and Huxley to Race for Queensland

Arrow · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 15

Interstate match racing will be the big item on to-morrow night's programme at the Speedway Royal. The competitors will be Jock two of the most consistent men in recent meetings on the Sydney…

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Wollongong Show

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 7

For the Wollongong Show, which will open next Thursday, there are record entries in every section. Dog entries total 344, from 190 exhibitors…

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Coo-ee Carnival Opening To-night

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

EVERYTHING is in readiness for the launching this [?] on the sports ground of the coo-ee city carnival in aid of the Young Australia League Building Fund. The…

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Wollongong's Day and Night Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 11

The many-sided attractions of the Wollongong Show, to be opened on Thursday next, have drawn record entries. The show is to extend over…

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Stand-to! Appeal for Diggers Big Carnival Coming

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 3

The stand-to! That period of waiting and watching in the cold and dismal hour preceding dawn for the attack which…

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Campsie Baby Show Ruth Dixan Champion

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 6

The baby show, conducted in connection with the carnival now being held at Campsie in aid of the Canterbury District Memorial Hospital,…

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From the Country Bowlers in Force Next Week's Carnival

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 6

The annual Country Bowls Carnival, in which it is expected that between 400 and 500 men will participate, will commence on Monday next with the…

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The Moving Picture Show Telling the Worker

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 4

It is imperative that the workers of the State should be fully acquainted with the machinations of the capitalist class."--Trades and Labor Council annual report…

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