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Shows & fairs, 1930

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Motor Show. Opened by the Governor. Industry's Wonderful Progress

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 16

The seventh annual motor show of the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales was successfully opened yesterday afternoon by his Excellency the Governor, Sir Dudley de Chair. The official opening took place at a luncheon held in the basement…

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Garage Equipment Bennett & Barkell's Show of Motor and Cycle Accessories

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 17

The firm of Bennett and Barkell, Ltd., is displaying at the Motor Show a range of modern [?] and service station equipment, which should…

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[?] Twenty-one Dapto Proves Again That "The Show's the Thing"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 21

KEEN STUDENTS "on the rail" at the Dapto A. and H. Society's Show, which opened yesterday. Veteran John M[?]Phail (centre), with two friends, embark on a little mental speculation while the judge does his round. MODEL of the Meadows, '' the champion Shorthorn [?]cow at the Dapto A. and H [?]…

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Thousands Throng to See New Motors Official Opening Yesterday Show Booming

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 7

Motors by the hundred, and motors worth £1,000,000--all kinds of motors were admired by…

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International Motor Show of 1930 Opened by the Governor at the Showground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 18

SIR DUDLEY DE CHAIR EXAMINES AN EXHIBIT. THIS VIEW OF A SECTION OF THE EXHIBITION GIVES SOME IDEA OF THE SHOW'S MAGNITUDE…

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The Motor Show Is Open 1930 Novelties Cars, Accessories and Equipment Trade Enthusiasm

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 5

THE 1930 Motor Show which opened its doors to a throng of eager visitors yesterday, is by far the most interesting exhibition of its kind…

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Growth of the Motor Mr. Dumbrell Tells One in Every Twelve Show Opening

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 5

THE growth of the motor in Australia was traced with great detail by the president of the Motor Traders' Association, Mr, E…

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Daring and Colorful Pageant Thrill in Air Amazing Show by Italians Military Pomp London

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 4

Three hundred 'planes created a wonderful spectacle at a military pageant in honor of the newly-married Crown…

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Sydney's Amazing Motor Show 1930 Sees new cars.new trucks.new tractors Beauty of Line and Mechanical Perfection

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 13

PRICES have a wide range; cars both British and American from a little over £200 to about £1,500 (possibly more); trucks from between £200 and £300 to…

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Exhibition of Tennis Requisites

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 8

Mick Simmons', Haymarket, invite visitors to the city during Country Tennis Week to inspect their exhibition of tennis requisites…

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Show News

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 21

AT the official opening of the 7th International Motor Show on Friday, his Excellency the Governor received a…

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Bowls Carnival Interstate Games Details of Entries

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 9

When entries finally closed at the week-end, for tho A.B.C. carnival events to be held at Launceston, commencing February 17, the following figures were available:…

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Buick Beauty Marquette Makes Show Debut

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 22

A VERY attractive display of Bulck and Marquette cars is keeping their local distributors, Boyd Edkins Ltd. busy at the Motor Show…

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Erin Go Bragh The "S.M.H." Strays into Donnybrook Fair

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 4

With an audacious disregard of facts, and an indecency that is appalling in an age of tolerance, the "Sydney Morning Herald," of January 3 lends its lending columns to a…

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See These Roadsters at the Motor Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 14

Beth and Betty Dodge, twin stars of a "Night in Venice," now playing successfully in New York City, wear twin clothes, say things alike, do things alike and both drive Commander Studebaker roadsters. They are shown with their cars. Studebaker Sydney, Ltd., have similar cars on view at the Motor Show…

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Chief of a £1,000,000 Show

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 4

AT the opening of the seventh annual Motor Show on Friday, Mr. K. M. Dumbrell, chairman of the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales sounded the most optimistic note heard in local business circles for some time. Despite the depressing rumors of bad times and the terrible dolours of the…

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MILLIONS in MOTORS M.T.A. SHOW

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 15

There is no need to take to the highways to see the parade of modern motors. See them at the M.T.A. Show. Illustrated is the new Buick, the Dodge Six, and the latest Oldsmobile…

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Local Tyres Extensively Used On Show Exhibits

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 22

ONE of the most interesting object lessons taught by the present Motor Show it the fact that Australia can cope easily with the…

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His Majesty the Baby Car Motor Show-King

The Sun · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 5

THERE is a tiny car at the Motor Show, which has been sold six times since the Motor Show opened. The buyers in each case have…

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Grandma Shouldn't Show Her Knees December 29

Truth · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 18

CHERIE,—Mid-season dress shows have already opened, and the most outstanding impression gleaned is that the evening gown train has been tried and condemned. THEY say that trains are to go. The…

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