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Shows & fairs, 1929

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North Suburbs Show

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 5

Entries for the Northern Suburbs A and H. Associations ninth annual show are very satisfactory. In some sections notably dogs, a marked improvement is…

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Manly Carnival Opens on

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 24

Gangs of workmen are now busy on The Corso, Manly, erecting stalls and side-shows for the Manly Venetian Carnival, which officially commences…

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Berrima Carnival. Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 18

The annual carnival and gymkhana of the Berrima District Agricultural Society was held on the Showground on Saturday. The attendance was not so large as usual, but the…

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At the Ballina Aerial Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 48

The aerodrome grounds at Ballina are said to be among the finest in Australia…

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Northern Suburbs Show Attractions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 19

Very satisfactory entries generally have been received for the Northern Suburbs (St. Ives) Show on Friday and Saturday next. In some sections…

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History in Silver Exhibition of Many Treasures

The World's News · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 17

FOR the first time in the history of Oxford University, a collection of plate representing every phase of English silver from the 14th century onwards has been…

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Booming? Industries Fair Rush on Space London

The Sun · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 7

Prospects for the British Industries Fair, which will be held from February 18 to March 1, are extremely…

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British Industries Fair Applications Total 1295 LONDON

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 5

THE prospects of the forthcoming British Industries Fair, to be held in London and Birmingham from February 18 to March 1. are extremely…

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Inter-university Women's Carnival. Won by Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 21

There were more competitors than onlookers at the annual Inter-university swimming carnival held at the Spit Baths yesterday morning. Representatives from the Melbourne…

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MOTORING Highlights of the Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 43

The M.T.A. Motor Show now in progress is not remarkable for a great number of novelties; but, on the other hand, the attractiveness of the exhibits is uniformly high. In endeavouring to pick out the most interesting features, therefore, I am faced with a difficult task. The show is pre-eminently one of dazzling…

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More People See the Show

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 6

THE Attendances at the Motor Show have so far more than maintained the average of those of the 1928 exhibition…

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Inter-university Women Hold Annual Swimming Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 20

The start of the 100 yards championship at the Spit Baths yesterday. Left inset: A close struggle in the 50 yards championship. Right inset: The triple champion Miss M. Moore, winner of the 100 yards, 50 yards and diving events…

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Was Judgment Fair ? Single Tribunal War Service Homes Officers

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 5

REFERRING to the judgment of the War Service Homes Commissioner, holding as proven disciplinary charges made by the secretary (Mr. Peterson)…

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British Boost Aiding Industry Big Fair Prospects London

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 1

PROGRESS of the British [?] to be held them [?] 18 [?] March 1, are [?]…

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Oil Bubbles Will Show Air Leaks

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 7

Although compression leaks from and places as valve caps and cylinder gaskets are often accompanied by oil leaks. It cannot be taken for granted that the…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Tamworth's Success. in Teams' Final

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 21

In one of the most keenly-contented teams' finals seen at any country carnival, Tamworth yesterday beat Barraba (last year's premiers) at 9-7 in the final set, on which the whole…

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Professional Athletics Mascot Carnival Programme Sheffield Handicap of £100

Referee · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 15

The full programme for the opening athletic meeting of the foot-racing season at the new tracks at Mascot has now been issued by Mr. J. M. Taylor, racing…

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The Moving Picture Show Marvels of Nature

The Sun · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 12

Persnurkus Wireless has an interview with Professor Joh. Schmidt, of Copenhagen, who discovered the life history and breeding habits of…

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Next Royal Show Entries Butler and Wheat Sections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 19

The two special export butter classes at the coming Royal Show, which are similar to those introduced last year, are being well supported…

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