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Shows & fairs, 1930

4,421 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 222

£1,000,000 Show Varied Transport Annual Display

Evening News · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 10

LARGER than any previous display in its scope, the Motor Transport Show at the R.A.S. Ground, which commences next Friday, will give a…

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Transport Show Display's Range £1,000,000 in Exhibits

The Sun · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 13

Indicating more comprehensively than ever the variety and importance of transportation, the Motor Transport Show which will commence next Friday will…

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"Give Me a Fair Go!" He Shouted Alleged Intimidation of Witness --Arrest in Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 3

Alleging that he had attempted to persuade a woman witness to give false evidence in a sly-grog case. Plain-clothes Constable Fleming…

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Surf Carnival Cronulla Downs the Champions Handsome Contribution From Scotsman’s Hill

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

The programme of events was carried out with clockwork precision, on Saturday last and both the officials of the clubs and the public were unanimious…

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Agricultural Society

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Nepean District A.H. and I. Society was held last week, Mr A. J. Colless (President) presided…

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Australianities Australia Fair

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 4

An American visitor and I were porched up on the Kurrajong Range some years ago at a commanding spot that afforded a delightful panoramic…

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Hungarian Embroidery. a London Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 10

Women who love fine needlework were delighted with a show of Hungarian peasant handwork, which was recently opened in London by the Hungarian Minister. There were…

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Athletes to See Surf Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 26

THE world-famous athletes, Lermond and Peltzer, the latter of whom arrives in Sydney this morning, will be guests of honor…

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Bowls Real Champion Goldstein's Form Katoomba Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 2

LOU GOLDSTEIN, Katoomba's champion bowler, once again proved his worth as a skipper when he led his rink to victory last…

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New Year's Dog Carnival Change in Programme

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 3

THE Greyhound Coursing Association announces that, in connection with the big New Year's meeting; to be held st. Harold Park next Tuesday and…

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Capitol.—"on with the Show."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 10

"On With the Show," now being screened at the Capitol Theatre, is the first talking film to be made entirely in colour. It embodies some brilliant stage settings. The cast is headed by Betty Compson…

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Empire Academy. Exhibition in London. LONDON, Jan. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 15

The British Empire Academy is organising an ambitious exhibition of paintings and statuary by Empire artists. The exhibition Will be opened in April at the New Burlington…

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British Industries Fair. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Jan. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 16

More than 1800 British manufacturers will be represented at the British Industries Fair, which will open simultaneously in the middle of February in London and Birmingham…

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Advance Australia Fair. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 9

Sir,—At the Highland celebration yesterday, Lord Stonehaven said the above song was a beautiful one, also that it was much admired by King George. Very few people…

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The Moving Picture Show Conscience Money

The Sun · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 4

"It is a debt of honor to you, representing the State," wrote a conscience-stricken person to Mr. Stevens, enclosing 6s 3d. which has accordingly been paid into consolidated…

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State Theatre Attraction "Show Boat" Songster

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 7

MR. Colin Crane, the eminent Australian baritone, whose singing of "Old Man River" in the recently-concluded Williamson's production at…

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Surfing Carnival Lull Manly Next on List Other Club Items

Evening News · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 2

FOLLOWING Queenscliff's surf carnival to-day, there will be a lull for a few weeks until Manly Club's gala is held on January 25…

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J.C.W. Show Decreasing Profit Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 1

ACCOUNTS for the year ended June 30 show a profit of £50,804, as compared…

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Small Field Will Suit Miss Australia Berala Prospects Linmat Is Fair Chuquisaca Is Now Due

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 2

IF one could only be sure that Linmat would reproduce something like the form that enabled him to beat a very fair field in the Parramatta…

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Motor Show. Next Week's Display. Exhibits Worth £1,000,000

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 19

On Friday one of the greatest motor shows yet held in Australia will be opened at the Agricultural Ground, Sydney, when cars, motor commercial vehicles, motor cycles,…

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