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Shows & fairs, 1929

4,381 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 220

New Oakland. a Show Introduction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 8

A brief inspection of the new model Oakland car, which is announced to-day at the Motor Show, revealed that although there may be no revolutionary change mechanically, the…

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EXPENSIVE High Cost of Show

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 23

Wages, of employees at the Motor Show will total more than £1500. This goes to cleaners, ushers, attendants and electricians…

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New Features Disclosed at Show

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 22

Special form of shock absorber, with oil-way in the link, is built into the Packard. Arm rests which disappear are a feature of rear compartments of new sedans…

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Publicity Expert on Show Committee

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 17

O[?] of the advertising expe[?] on the [?] Mr. A W [?] [?] a newspaper [?] asked him for…

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M.t.a. Mammoth Motor Show 1921 Slogans Show Recalled 'Car with Conscience'

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 11

IN the "Evening News" Motor Show issue in 1921, and the M T A Journal, a number of interesting items to motorists of to-day are told in the…

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The Moving Picture Show Army Reform

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 10

Keenest interest has been aroused in union circles by the report that pickets have been doubled outside the meeting place of the Salvation…

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Heat Defied Fair Punters at Tirranna Colorful Frocks Tirranna

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 12

To-day's weather was ideal for the picnic races. What more could anyone ask than sunshine, shade, and a cool wind?…

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£188 to £3000 Price Range of Show Cars New Models Show Advances America Maintains Dominance

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 12

"THERE are many surprises at the Motor Traders' Association Exhibition at the Show Ground; in fact, the changes that have taken place leave [?] rather bewildered. Wonders never seem in cease in motor car construction. And these remarks might just as [?] be applied to…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Knock-out Rounds To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 19

Play in the country carnivnl was resumed yesterday under more pleasant weather conditions, and good progress was made with the qualifying rounds. A cool north-easterly…

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107 Countries New York Show International Aspect

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 14

MOTOR men from many lands were expected to take part is activities of International Day. of the 29th annual National Automobile Shaw, now due to…

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Police Not Called No Riot in Picture Show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 7

Concerning the slight disturbance at the Hornsby Picture Theatre on Tuesday night, the lessees state that there was nothing approaching a riot,…

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Smart Cars Motor Show Open Record of Exhibits

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 9

THE Motor Show [?] the Royal Agricultural [?]…

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Neon Blazes Big Show Sign Largest Yet Made

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 23

Over the main entrance to the Motor Show is a unique sign, erected by Scanlan Electric Signs, Ltd. Constructed of Neon tubes, it is the…

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What's New? Revelations at Show Things to See

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 14

Happily, the release of many new models synchronises with the opening of the Motor Show, and gives, not only greater interest, but a better…

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Want Fair Thing Canadian Hint to U.S.A. Outspoken Banker Toronto

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

Sir Herbert Holt, speaking at the annual meeting of the Royal Bank of Canada, of which he is the president, declared: "If further handicaps are…

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Hall of Industries Smart Cars Layout Resembles Paris Show

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 21

Suspended from the roof, name boards above each stand in the Hall of Industries designate the vehicles displayed beneath. This is the method of the Paris show. 37A.--Tabretts Motors Ltd. Devoted to trucks, this exhibit displays four [?]…

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Show Methods in America Improved Features in Cattle Displays

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 17

Have our agricultural show managements anything to learn? Mr. C. F. G. Grant, State Herd- master, is of the opinion that they…

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Hows and Whys Motor Show Questions Many New Ideas

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 11

How are cars made? How do all the gadgets on the dashboard operate? Why is the differential…

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Show Costs £35,000 in 4 Years £800 for Lighting

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 16

[?] people realise the [?] of a big motor show The Show Committee during the rest four years have spent £3[?],000 in [?]ging motor…

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Randwick Winner May Take Cup Swimming Borg's First Quarter-mile Title Carnival Racing

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

THE FIRST of the State championship carnivals is to be staged at the Domain Baths to-morrow afternoon and Arne Borg, the…

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