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Shows & fairs, 1929

4,381 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 220

Coogee Carnival Fine Voluntary Effort

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 7

WHILE appreciating the effort of a number of local business people and residents to secure an extension of Coogee carnival, which, with other…

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Snappy Show at Fullers'

The World's News · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 11

MO and his Merrymakers have departed somewhat from their usual offering this week. They have "filled a long-felt…

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Manly Carnival Prizes for Juvenile Groups

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

The procession at Manly Venetian Carnival last night was a most successful spectacle The prizes for the invenile grouse were awarded as…

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Brilliant Tennis in the Country Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 10

A FEW weeks back one was regretting the lack of form of F. E. Kalms in his match against the British players E. Higgs. To-day one realises that when fully in practice this dashing player…

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British Industries Fair. Promises to Break All Records

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 1

The fifteenth British Industries Fair will be held concurrently at the White City, London, and Castle Bromwich Exhibition Buildings, Birmingham,…

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Swimming Association Officials at the Big Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 14

Bruce MacDonald (Hon. Sec. and Organiser) and J. Dexter (Treasurer), and S. MacDonald (Assist. Hon. Sec…

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"Straw Deckers" Manly Carnival Novelty Popular with Crowd

The Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 3

The Manly Venetian Carnival is attracting larger crowds than ever before. The Continental flavor of the…

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MOTORING Coachwork at the Motor Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 45

At the Motor Short just concluded undoubtedly the most prominent point to be noted was the generally high excellence of the coachwork fitted to the cars on view. Not so very long ago really good bodywork was confined almost exclusively to vehicles in the luxury class, and more often than not was specially built. At the present time, however, one can purchase standard models at quite a moderate price which in finish and appearance can stand comparison with some of the most expensive examples of the coachbuilder's art…

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Show Ground and School Mr, Baddeley's Activities

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 6

Mr. J. M. Baddeley M.L.A. is in receipt of the following official information, doted January 1829 from the Local land Board office east maitland in Connection…

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The Moving Picture Show How to Bring Harmony

The Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 10

Sir Arthur Duckham and Peter are in perfect harmony on the question of industrial unrest. Too much sunshine and prosperity, Sir Arthur says,…

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Cribb Meets Dwyer at Stadium Fidel La Barba to Give Training Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 31

To-night's programme at the Stadium looks very promising, and some really capital contests should be witnessed…

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Expensive Touch Girl's Leg in Picture Show Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 6

Men who interfere with women and girls at picture shows receive short hands at the hands of Mr. Cohen. S.M., who fined Albert Ernest…

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Cropper's Fine Exhibition Against Austin Misses Cox and Bickerion Enter Aust. Tennis Semi-finals

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 30

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--Defeat of the English player, Collins, at the hands of O'Hara Wood, and the stiff fight put up by the N.S.W…

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New Zealand Bowls Carnival Greatest in World Sidelights on the Big Games : Customs Wonderful Hosts

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 11

Described, and perhaps correctly, as the greatest bowls carnival in the world, the Dominion tournament came to a conclusion at the weekend. Nothing in the wide world could bring the best of men together as this tournament has…

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To Lives of Shame Girls Are Lured Travelling Show Menace Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 1

A REPORT on the questionaire sent out by the Geneva Conference seeking world-wide information regarding the international "white…

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Country News and Personal Notes Oberon Show Abandoned Drought the Cause Bathurst Crops May Fail

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 19

BATHURST, Tuesday.--Owing to dry weather the Oberon A.H. and P. Association has decided to abandon the annual show, set down for March 1…

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Queensland Sport Reg Grier's Swimming Success in State Championships : Splendid Carnival Hornibrook's Bowling on Bad Wicket State Swimming Title

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 9

In accordance with a decision arrived at earlier in the season the State Swimming Championships are being conducted by the Queensland A.S.A. It had been…

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Kalms Sweeps and Dazzles Like a Star in Country Carnival Great Tennis Graphic Details of Country Games Adelaide Championships Tamworth's Triumph

Referee · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 18

After a busy two weeks, the Country Carnival has ended, and Tamworth holds the teams' championship in both men's and women's events. F. E. Kalms has again proved himself one of the finest…

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Mascot Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 16

The following are the handicaps for members of the New South Wales Athletic league, which will open on Monday night February 4 Acceptance accompained by the usual fees must be in the hands…

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Manly Venetian Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 12

The result of the juvenile costume competition held at the Manly Venetian Carnival last night was:—Patty and Dolly McGlynn (bride and bridegroom), 1; Phyllis Lynch (wedding…

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