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Shows & fairs, 1930

4,421 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 222

Freshwater Surf Carnival Thrills at Speedway

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 24

WHIZZING ROUND THE BEND.-- Herb. Durkin averaged over 65 miles an hour to win fifth heat of Anniversary Handicap yesterday at Penrith Speedway. COLLIDED!--When the yacht Wanderer lived up to its…

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Novel Cars. The Brussels Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 6

Owing to the geographical position of Brussels, which makes the city a more central gathering place for motor buyers from such non-producing countries as Holland, Denmark,…

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Fuel Injection. Paris Show Revelations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 6

So far, the heavy oil-burning motor, the Diesel, as applied to commercial motor vehicles, and the producer gas plant for the same purpose, has made only occasional…

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'Plane His Hobby Fair Admirers Rush Flights Early Trip

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 18

Dick Allen has always been popular with the fair sex, but since he made aviation his hobby he has been…

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The Moving Picture Show Buttery Romance

The Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 12

"I've eaten quite a lot of it!" said Mr. Fenton, to an enterprising salesgirl who tried to sell him a pound of Australian butter at the National…

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"I'll Show 'Em!" McAlister on the Warpath

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 11

SIX miles on the road every morning, and anything up to 15 three-minute rounds in the gymnasium every afternoon should…

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Dr. Peltzer Avenges Wins Aust. 880 Championship Carlton's Records Melb. Carnival Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 3

BY winning the Australian 880 yards championship on the Melbourne Cricket Ground to-day, Peltzer, the German athlete, [?] the prestige…

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The Letter Bag Is Archibald Prize Like "Pension Fund"? "Nabobs of Art" Fair Sex As Subjects To the Editor

Evening News · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 10

SIR,—Re the Archibald Prize, the following aspects intrigued me:— Nearly half of the exhibits are portraits— some so-called—of the gentler sex. How most…

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Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 17

Matches in the country week carnival have been transferred from Mosman green to Kensington, Neutral Bay, City, and Roseville: from Ashfield to Pratten Park; and from Randwick to Redfern…

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Night Surf Carnival Mooted

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 26

THE first night surf life- saving carnival will be held at Coogee. on Thursday, February 27. Approval has been granted by…

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Story of the Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 16

RETAILS of the A.B.C. carnival are always read with interest by those not able to be present, and by New…

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Launceston Cup Carnival Some Anticipations

Referee · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 5

The Launceston Cup carnival is to open at Mowbray on Saturday next, and will be continued on the Monday and Wednesday following. The innovation…

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Carnival at Wellington. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 17

The annual swimming carnival of the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club was held yesterday. Visitors from all parts of the west were present, and £81 was taken at the gates. Record entries for…

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Professionals Should Act Exhibition Matches Not Enough

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 27

LATEST information concerning the tour to Australia of Hagen and Kirkwood is to the effect that the pair will play at Moore Park in…

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First Night Surf Carnival at Coogee Next Month

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 5

THE first night surf life saving carnival is to be held at Coogee on Thursday, February 27. The novelty is creating great interest in surf circles,…

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Swimming R.l.s.s. Carnival Varied Programme

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 4

THE Royal Life Saving Society's championship carnival to be held at Edwards' Beach, Balmoral, on February 22, should attract record entries, which close…

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The Moving Picture Show Studying Monsters

The Sun · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 10

In the pituitary glands of whales science is now seeking the sec[?]et of abnormal growth. It is known that some three million years ago, the…

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Dick Eve Makes Reappearance Drummoyne To-night Local Club's Carnival

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 3

OLYMPIC diver Dick Eve, who was recently reinstated as an amateur, will give an exhibition at the Drummoyne Swimming…

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Bangalow Show Strong in Cattle Jerseys and Illawarras Excel

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 17

BANGALOW, Tuesday.--The annual show was opened in wet weather. Although many cattle could not be brought to the show owing to flooded creeks, there was a great…

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Rugby League Tourists Exhibition Game in Soccer Centre Likley Yorks, 24/12/29

Referee · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 11

The venture on the part of our co-manager, Mr. H. Sunderiane, in opening negotiations with two Newcastle sportsmen, Messrs, Robson and Peel, for a match in Tyneside, proved satisfactory in every particular. It was originally intended to make it an exhibition match only, but the English…

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