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Shows & fairs, 1928

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British Revenue Higher Death Duties Show a Big Increase LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 7

Revenue returns show that for three-fourths of the financial, year to December 31 there has been a net…

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Bigger Than Ever Growth of Motor Show Fifth Exhibition

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 8

THE Motor Show, which opens on Friday next, is the fifth exhibition of the kind held under the auspices of the Motor Traders' Association…

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Cronulla Surf Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 42

Beautiful weather favoured the Cronulla Life-Saving Club for its annual surf carnival on Saturday, and an interesting programme was enjoyed by 3000 spectators. THE NORTH NARRABEEN TEAM,…

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Wagga Carnival. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 17

Wagga Swimming Club's annual carnival results were:- Holiday handicap, 50yds: B. Studley (Albury), 1; H. Thomson, 2. Spring handicap, 33yds: J. Lanagan,…

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St. Ives Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 11

The eighth annual show of the Northern Suburbs A. and H. Association, which will be held at St. Ivea on January 13 and 14, promises to be even more successful than its predecessors. The schedule…

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Cowra Swimming Carnival. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 17

The Swimming Club's carnival results were as follow:—100yds championship: W. Walton, 1; S. Dunford, 2; [?]ime, 1m 23 1-[?]s. 50yds championship: D. Walton, 1; C. D. Rowley, 2; time, [?]5 3-5s. 50yds open…

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Swimming. Carnival at Narrandera. Narrandera

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 17

The annual carnival promoted by the Narrandera Swimming Club, in aid of the beautiful artificial lake which was recently established here, attracted a large attendance. Results:…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Begins To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 17

The Country Tennis Carnival, which is looked forward to by players from all parts of the State, who find a common meeting ground annually at Rushcutter Bay, will begin to-day at the New South Wales Lawn…

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Conclusion of Albion Park Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 15

ALBION PARK. -- The Show was concluded on Monday with a large attendance, despite threatening, and, at times, unpleasant weather conditions…

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Soutar Defeats Corry Brilliant Exhibition Golf Match at Kosciusko

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 30

KOSCIUSKO, Tuesday. -- An exhibition golf match over 18 holes was played between D. G. Soutar and W. Corry here during the week-end…

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The Moving Picture Show The Bundy

The Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 8

Did Layton Punch the bundy On Monday, On Monday,…

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Dramatic Actions in Cricket and... at Country Week Tennis Carnival

The Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 16

A FEW of the fair country competitors who are taking part in the Country Week tennis carnival which…

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Lawn Tennis Blue Shoes Country Carnival Busy White City Courts

Evening News · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 8

A no[?]ress was seen at the 1928 Cour[?] Week tennis carnival, which[?] to-day at the White City ce[?]ls…

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Australian Bowls Carnival Dobbie of Victoria, Singles Champion Whirl of Bowls Ending: Victoria Monopolises Events: Sidelights and Personal Notes on the Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 11

The sixth Australian Bowling Carnival is nearing the end. The executive is to be congratulated upon successfully producing the greatest ever. We don't want to be told by anyone, from anywhere, that there could…

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McDONALD'S Pair Rock Gale and Tallimba Show to Advantage at Richmond

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 6

E. L. McDonald, who continues to enjoy a splendid "trot" at Sydney trotting meetings, was again conspicuous at Richmond on Thursday,…

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Country Tennis Carnival Opens To-day Long List of Games Set Down for White City Courts Famous Players Competing

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 3

TENNIS STARS FROM COUNTRY TOWNS and the outback commence their annual Country Carnival at the White City Courts to-day. IN THE MEN S SECTION, SUCH FAMOUS PLAYERS…

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Filipinos Show Form Aldie a Good Two-handed Fighter Tackles Archie Hughes at Sydney Stadium To-night

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 10

If the Filipinos now in Sydney as a team brought out by Artie McQueen, perform in the actual ring battles with the skill and pep…

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Six-day Motor Cycle Test Hodgson Alone Has Clean Sheet 1000 Miles Tour: Several Accidents: Great Racing at Penrith Speedway: Show Ground to Re-open

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 17

Though the results of the 1000 miles motor cycle reliability test, conducted by the Motor Cycle Club of N.S.W., over a period of six days last week, will not be available till about the end of this week, It is almost certain that Harry Hodgson will be declared the winner. He was the only one of 30 riders to complete the course with a clean sheet…

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Soviet Exhibition

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 16

A special Jewish section is being organised at the exhibition of the culture, art and literature of the peoples in the Soviet Union,…

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Motor Transport. Representative Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 5

Motor transport in variety of forms will be attractively displayed to the public at the 1928 show of the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales, which will open…

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