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Shows & fairs, 1931

3,816 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 191

Queen Carnival. Macksville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 12

New Year's Day surf carnival at Nambucca Heads was largely attended. Gate receipts will be applied by the trustees to increasing the conveniences on the Heads reserve. The…

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The Moving Picture Show Cricket Troubles

The Sun · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 4

If the Queensland Cricket Association attempts to "discipline" the team, members may strike and refuse to meet the West Indians on January 10…

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Beat the "Movies" Men for Trial After Picture Show Arrests

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 7

MORE thrilling, than the "movies" was the drama enacted in the Queen's Theatre, Auburn, at 2.30 on the morning of December 28,…

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London Topics. British Industries Fair. a Committee's Report. (By Perth-Adelaide Air Mail.) (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, Dec. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 10

A feature of London life during February of each year is the British Industries Fair—an exhibition of manufactures organised by the Department of Overseas Trade. It is Britain's…

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Surf Life-saving. Queenscliff Carnival. Another Ryan Success

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 7

Competition was very keen at the surf carnival at Queenscliff on Saturday. Andrew Charlton was present, but did not take part in the competitions. A calm sea gave little opportunity of…

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The Moving Picture Show The Iron Hand

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 6

"The more we goes on," said Willie, "the bloomin' plainer it becomes that Mr. Lang is killin' the 'orse that lays the golden egg."…

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Our Swimming Strength Sterling Times By Noel Ryan Carnival Items

Evening News · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 2

IN these all-enveloping days of depression it is a genuine pleasure to and one phase or Australian life that it on the upgrade…

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Sydney's New Talkies for Week Dreams True at Lyceum "Tol'able David" is a Wholesome Show

Daily Pictorial · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 5

To see "Tol'able David," vat the Lyceum, is to feel that you a back again in your little country town, with its old-fashioned mothers, its…

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A Fair Exchange

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 7

Unless the primary producer receives a fair return the whole country suffers, for all wealth comes from the soil. A slight dearer loaf to keep the farmer on the land is a low price to pay for the general prosperity it can bring about…

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Surf Life-saving. North Bondi Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 11

In connection with the North Bondi surf carnival, to bo held on January 24, the club has selected the following members to train, with a view to inclusion in the rescue and resuscitation team:—A Laidlaw,…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Begins To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 13

The country carnival will begin at the New South Wales Lawn Tennis ground, at Rushcutter Bay, to-day. The first round of the teams' matches will commence at 9.30 a.m…

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Ambulance Plight Marrickville Won't Allow Carnival

Evening News · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 8

OUR work is on the increase our revenue is decreasing and it is obvious that a drastic reduction in the staff and services available must be…

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Alleged Bandits Fair Trial Two Youths Charged Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 8

Keith Douglas 19 Laborer and Bert Bernard Dodd 18 laborer were committed for trial at the February Quarter Sessions at the Police Court…

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-- Country Week Tennis Carnival Train Derailed Near Canberra --

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 12

AT REST. -- The mixed train from Goulburn to Canberra, which early yesterday was derailed near Queanbeyan. Sixty passengers received a…

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Persian Art. London Exhibition. Priceless Treasures. London, Jan. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 9

To make the "Golden Journey to Samarcand" it is only necessary to visit the international exhibition of Persian art assembled from all over the world, at the Royal Academy,…

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The Moving Picture Show Amy's Quest

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 6

"It's a shame," said Amelia. "I don't know what they were thinking about." "What's a shame?" inquired Peter…

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Successful Queensland Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 20

SOUTHPORT (Q.) Golf Club's Christmas and New Year Carnival, which proved the most successful in the history of the…

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Ambulance Cannot Have Carnival

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 7

Pointing out that its revenue had decreased while its work increased and that unless assistance was forthcoming retrenchment of the staff…

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Fresh Water for Queensland Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 11

BRISBANE City Council has thrown n bombshell into the camp of Queensland swimmers and officials by their unexpected decision to use fresh…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Teams Matches Begin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 17

The annual series of matches for tha men's and women's country teams premierships of New South Wales commenced at the New South Wales Lawn Tennis ground, at Fushcutter Bay,…

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