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Shows & fairs, 1930

4,421 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 222

Many Attractions for Visitors at the Motor Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 14

The youngsters were perhaps more interested in the various mechanical demonstrations than the adults. An exhibition of armature winding proved absorbing…

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Junior Farmers for Royal Show Free Passes and Camp Accommodation

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 17

The Government has decided to provide 40 members of the Junior Farmers' Clubs of the State with free railway passes, in order to permit the…

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Show Girls Kick Their Salaries Not Too High at £74- a Week Manager in Court Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 4

STRONG resentment of the statement by Mr. Frank Nell, theatrical manager, that show girls, although practically unskilled[?] received £74 a week…

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Form Usually Poor Guide to Moorefield Cup Some Horses Who May Show Improved Form Can Habashon Surprise Again? Cavedweller Engaged in Cup

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 2

THE beat way to find the winner of the Moorefield Gold Cup Saturday's big race, is to go out with an open mind and have a saver on Cave Dweller. The event has been a tricky betting medium, as horses who have just previously shown good form at…

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Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 20

The following members of the Mudgee Bowling Club have been selected to represent Mudgee in the Country Week Carnivil in Sydney:—Rink I. A. C. Low, J. Dykes, G. Maloney. A. Jones; rink 2…

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Manly's Venetian Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 9

This is carnival time at Manly. Sydney's bright jewel, with its shining inner beach and its glorious outer beach, upon which the surf rolls in varying moods, will be crowded daily…

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Motor Show

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 13

A feature of the Motor Show to-morrow will be a Local Government afternoon, when the mayors, aldermen and town clerks from every municipality in…

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Manly Carnival—Tennis—Cricket

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 1

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Jewish Cabaret Proceeds for Vanity Fair

The Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 23

THE first cabaret of the New Year was held at the Oriental Cafe, Her Majesty's Arcade, yesterday afternoon by members of the younger set…

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State Championships. Carnival at Drummoyne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 20

At the Drummoyne baths to-night the second section of the N.S.W. Amateur Swimming Association's State championship carnival will be conducted. Heats of the 440yds, 100yds, breast stroke,…

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Band Carnival Opening Wednesday Next

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 7

THE annual championship band carnival commences on Wednesday, 22nd inst., at the Sports Ground, with the C Grade and will continue until the…

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Vanity Fair Cabaret. for Council House Funds

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 8

The first cabaret of the season attracted about 200 dancers to the Oriental Cafe yesterday afternoon, when members of the Council of Jewish Women arranged an entertainment…

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Turf Notes. Armidale Racing Carnival. Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 18

Horses engaged at the Armidale and New England Jockey Club's Cup meeting, to be held on February 5, 6, and 7, will use one of the best tracks on country courses. The…

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Municipal Day at Motor Show

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 9

A FEATURE of Thursday at the show will be a local government afternoon, when the mayor, alderman and town…

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Children's Day Sydney's Motor Show

The Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 15

It was children's day at the Motor Show, at the Sydney Showground today, and Uncle George, from station 2GB, assisted in the entertainment of…

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Sidelights on the Motor Show

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 45

In this article, which follows upon the general review published in last issue of the "Mail," "Spotlight" touches upon those particular exhibits which, by reason of their novelty or…

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Canberra Art Show Canberra

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 12

With the object of making the Federal capital a centre of art as well as of politics, the Canberra Society of Artists will hold an exhibition at the end of…

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Men's Teams Match at the Country Tennis Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 18

The Tamworth team, holders of the title, which they successfully defended against Orange in yesterday's final at the New South Wales Association's courts at Rushculler Bay, defeating their opponents by seven sets 49 games to one set 32 games. Left to right: A. Emblen, G. Halliday, A. Pryor and A. Swain…

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The Moving Picture Show Colliery Troubles

The Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 12

There was a day's work lost to the miners at Bulli colliery because one of the wheelers discovered that there was no nose-bag for his horse…

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Model Dairy Competition. Granville Show Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 13

Keen interest is being shown by metropolitan dairymen in the model dairy competition promoted by the Granville and District Agricultural Society in connection with its annual…

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