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Shows & fairs, 1930

4,421 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 222

Adelaide Horses for the Melbourne Carnival Biskra Benefits From Holiday : Electric Trains Boon for Trainers King's Cup Prospects

Referee · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 5

In a few days the first of the Adelaide contingent for the Victorian Autumn meeting will take their departure. Taurus, the Christmas Handicap winner, will be one of the early ones. In addition to Merab, a Newmarket Handicap candidate,…

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Vanity Fair

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 15

The Vanity Fair will be held at St. James’ Hall, Phillip St., on April 23rd and 24th, afternoon and evening. Enthusiasm…

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"Not Fair" Maunder Objects

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 3

Expressing the opinion that the proposal was unfair to other centres in the municipality, Alderman Maunder, at Holroyd Council on Tuesday,…

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Blacktown Holiday Show Society's Effort

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 4

On the motion of Councillor Simpson, Blacktown Show Society derided last week to approach the authorities with a view to obtaining the declaration of…

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Bedding Begonias. Manly Golf Club's Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 5

Bedding begonias are brilliant and beautiful to-day in the garden of the Manly Golf Club, where a big bed of foliage and flower is attracting attention Just now there is…

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The Moving Picture Show Grubb on Radio

The Sun · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 12

It was with extreme interest and considerable sympathy (writes Dr. Archibald Grubb, D.Litt.) that I read that certain careful observers had…

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Omission of Ryder Causes Sharp Comment Great "Sport" Would Not Show Chagrin Tips Astray Invaluable Experience in England

The Sun · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 10

Although it is said in some circles that Jack Ryder expressed considerable chagrin yesterday when he knew that he was out of the Australian team, Ryder is too great a sportsman to express open annoyance…

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Oatey Carnival

The Propeller · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 8

The winners of raffles at the recent carnival at Oatley in aid of the proposed Mortdale-Peakhurst Hospital are as follows:--Supper set. No. 21, Mr. H. Fitz; chocolates,…

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Schools Art Exhibition

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

An interesting collection of art work by school students was opened of the Education Department Gallery to-day. The picture shows. from the left. Mr. J. E. Branch, Departmental Supervisor of Art: Mr. S. H. Smith, Director of Education; Mr. Drummond, Minister for…

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Mishap at Carnival

The Biz · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 8

Albert Kennedy (18), of Fairy-rd., Canley Vale, was leaving the water, after swimming at the carnival at Carramar on Monday, when he…

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Swimming Carnival Clovelly Women

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 8

Great interest has been aroused in the 1000 yards Dunningham Cup challenge race to be held at Clovelly Women's Swimming Club's Carnival on Saturday night, at Coogee…

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Successful Show Exhibit

The Propeller · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 6

At tho Kiama Show last Saturday Mr. John Fretus, of Forest Road, Hurstville,' secured first prize for the best, horse, dray, and harness turnout. He…

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Swimming Carnival Carramar Club's Successful Effort

The Biz · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 8

The picturesque spot near the railway bridge at Carramar proved an ideal place for the swimming carnival conducted by Carramar…

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"Arrow" Coming Here for Melb. Show

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 16

"The Golden Arrow," in which Sir Henry Segrave mode the existing world's speed record, will be on exhibit qt the Melbourne Motor Show…

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The Moving Picture Show More Beautification

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 10

"Beter," said Alderman Beedlehaupt, "Ay ban seen Randwick Council she's got oop a combetition to peautify Clovelly peach mit one of dose…

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Ryder's Omission. Victorian Amazement. Not a "Fair Deal." Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 12

Amazement has been expressed in Victoria at the exclusion of Ryder from the test team. Mr. E. E. Bean, a member of the Board of…

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Ran Amok at Fair Elephant With Man on Tail CALCUTTA

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 4

Yesterday was the greatest day of the Allahabad Fair, it being officially estimated that 4,500,000 natives bathed in the sacred…

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Show Loathing for Police BRANXTON, Jan 26

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

Two officials of New Greta miners’ lodge have been arrested on a charge of in[?]midating the wife of a Greta policeman…

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Hat Show Movie of the 25 Best

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 14

IN the Hotel Astor, New York, on February 4, is to be staged a fashion show of millinery by the Retail Millinery Association of America…

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Diplomatists Show Their Company Manners LONDON

The Sun · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

The admission of the journalists to the plenary sessions of the naval conference must not be construed as meaning that they are in the conference's full confidence. Undoubtedly, had the plenary sessions…

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