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Shows & fairs, 1929

4,381 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 220

"Hit the Deck" Is Full of Fun Bright Musical Show at Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 9

Looloo Martin, the Coffee House girl, who, after the supposed manner of the modern girl, pursued her man till she got him, is the heroine…

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Our Bowlers Young Men Show Promise Hooker's Hat-trick Marks Looks the Goods

The Sun · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 9

Hooker was easily the best bowler in the Shield match today. He flighted the ball and experimented with the slow…

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Crashes Feature of Cycling Carnival at Velodrome Standee Smith Fall Others Follow Anderson's Great Display Behind Pace

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 24

Though the early part of the Velodrome programme was full of thrills, they were as nothing compared with that produced in the…

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Lucy Thrice Was Too Solid for Her Rivals Leadight May Show to Greater Advantage

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 23

Carrying 51b. less than she had when she won the January. Handicap a week earlier, Lucy Thrice fairly outstayed her rivals, and…

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State's Neglect of Motor As Means of Transportation 'Buses Versus Trams Figures Show People's Choice Motor's Appeal to Travellers No. 7

Evening News · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 5

Although for 24 years the State has given itself power to use the motor as a means of transportation, it has so neglected the field that 90 per cent of the road vehicles are controlled by individuals or companies…

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Kandos Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 16

A swimming carnival held at Lloyd's dam on Anniversary Day and which was inaugurated by the Kandos Progress Association in aid of funds fur the improvement of the recreation ground, attracted a…

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Pickpockets Active. at Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 12

Pickpockets are still operating amongst the merrymakers at the Manly Venetian Carnival, and it is suspected by the police that the offenders are skilful operators…

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Swimming. Wagga Club's Carnival. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 16

Wagga Swimming Club's Anniversary meeting attracted a large attendance, including competitors from several Riverina towns. The principal results were:- Riverina Championship, 100yds.—R. J. Dudley…

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Bookies Were Fiasco at Motor Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The new departure for Victoria of bookmakers at a motor racing carnival, which Aspendale Speedways announced as an…

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Nowra Show Off Nowra

Evening News · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 9

[?] committee of the Agricultural So[?] decided to-day to abendon the [?] which had been set down for February 14-16 on account of the shortage…

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The Moving Picture Show Disturbing Element

The Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 10

"On, dearie me." saw Weary Willie, beating his brow. "Wot 'caps of trouble there is in the world, Count, wot it could be easy avoided if only folks was…

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To Look for Noah's Ark by Aeroplane American's Move for Boosting Fair Chicago

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 1

A SEARCH of Mourn Ararat by airplane in order to bring Noah's Ark to Chicago as an exhibit during the proposed 1933 World's Fair, is…

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Jerseys Lead at Bangalow Show Exhibits Good, Despite Dry Weather

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 17

BANGALOW.--There was an attendance of nearly 5000 on the concluding day of the local show. The quality of the exhibits was good, considering…

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Manly Carnival

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 6

There was another pig crowd at the Manly Carnival last night. The procession was again a great attraction Prizes for the best displays were…

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Bowls. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 19

The sixth country week carnival of the New South Wales Bawling Association has already attracted country men into Sydney. The carnival opens on Monday next with an official welcome by the president of…

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Kiama Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 45

The South Coast shows are doing exceedingly well, despite the dry season; indeed, the quality of the dairy stock appearing in the ring would not suggest that the season was at all abnormal. The Kiama A. and H. Society is one of…

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Nowra Show Abandoned

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 17

NOWRA, Tuesday.--The Agricultural Society's committee decided day to abandon the show owing to the shortage of water…

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Show of Tickets

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 14

A.W.U. members working in the Public Works Department, North Sydney. Organiser P. M. Lynch on extreme left, and Organiser D. Meredith on right. Rep. Tom Sinclair at right of picture next to Organiser Meredith…

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Athletics. Mascot Foot-running Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 19

The following acceptances have been received from the members of the N.S.W. Athletic League for the various handicaps at the foot-running carnival which will commence on Monday night, February 4, [?]…

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Procession Winners at Manly Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 5

The processions at Manly Venetian carnival each evening are a great success. Last night's prize-winners were: Mrs. Stephen's set, "Bird in a…

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