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Shows & fairs, 1931

3,816 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 191

Hitch Over Surf Carnival Championships May Be Taken From Bondi

Daily Pictorial · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 18

A serious difference between Waverley Council and the Surf Life-saving Association may result in the championship…

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Midnight Show at St. James Napier Relief Fund

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 7

The midnight benefit performance, organised by Ernest C. Rolls at St. James Theatre on Friday next for the victims of the New Zealand…

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Swimming. Sydney League Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 19

J. Brierley will defend his 100 yards title at the Sydney League Swimming Club's carnival to be held at the Domain Baths on Thursday night. He is the holder of the league record of 56 2-5s. A…

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Photographs by Royalty on Exhibition in Sydney

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 20

An exhibition of photographs taken by members of the Royal Family will be opened at David Jones's auditorium at noon to-day by the Governor (Sir Philip Game). The photographs were brought to Australia by Mr. J. J. Rouse, and the exhibition has been arranged by Kodak (Asia), Pty., Ltd…

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Concrete Products Association Exhibition and Programme of Working

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 11

The Committee of the Concrete Products’ Association has decided to recommend to its general meeting, which will be held on Thursday. the 19th inst., that the exhibition which…

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No Show Without Punch LONDON

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

A short man, ignoring the queue outside the hall in which Lindrum is playing Newman, walked straight to the door…

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The Moving Picture Show Many Searchers

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 8

The Lord Mayor has promised Council that he will "keep on looking for someone willing to-lend" the £114,250 required by the City…

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Seven States Swimming Championships League Carnival at Domain Brailey's Form

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 3

SEVEN State championship will be decided at the Domain Batha to-morrow night when the Sydney League Swimming Club…

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Dirt Track Speedways Records to Apted Big Crowd at the Exhibition

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 22

OVER 14 thousand fans saw Frank Apted, the young Victorian cinders expert, establish new figures for four laps at the Exhibition last…

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Cycling Amateurs Ready for Aus. Carnival Brilliant Riders From 5 States

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 18

NEXT Saturday night's Australian amateur championship cycling carnival at the Canterbury Velodrome will see the most improving…

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"Absurd!" Surf Heats Ban Not a Carnival Shocks in Early Events

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 4

"Absurd ! They will be saying we must stop saving lives on Sunday soon." This was how a surf official…

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INCINERATED. Four Men and 80 Horses. Fire in Show Building. New York, Feb. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 13

At least four men were too badly burned for identification and more than 80 fine horses were killed when a fire destroyed the Oakland (California) horse show buildings just after…

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At the Fair Royalty's Interest In Trade Show LONDON

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 1

The Queen will visit the cotton textile exhibition at the White City. London, on the opening day, next Monday, She will also visit the main London…

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Canterbury Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 13

There was a good attendance at the Canterbury Velodrome last night, when cycling events, woodchopping competitions, and vaudeville entertainment were conducted by Canterbury Progress…

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Royal Photographs. Interesting Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 10

Under the auspices of the Kodak Company, an interesting exhibition of pictures by Royal photographers is being held at David Jones's auditorium. It was opened yesterday by the…

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Blacktown Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 7

Everything points to a very successful show, and if the weather is kind, a record is expected for both Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28…

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Swimming Carnival at Eastwood

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 12

There was a large attendance last Saturday at the first swimming carnival ever bold is Eastwood, made possible by the recent opening of swimming baths…

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Guy Menzies Plane on Exhibition

The Labor Daily · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 1

The Southern Cross Jr., in which Guy Menzles flew to New Zealand is being exhibited at David Jones, Ltd.. and may be seen for ad The New…

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Liverpool Show Champions

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 7

Student J. Holmes, of Hurlstone Agricultural High School, with the Grand Champion Cow of Liverpool Show, "Primrose of Quarry Hill," a Jersey, owned by Mr. E. V. Smith, of Wahroonga, and Champion Bull of the Show, "Gayhoy," from the Hurlstone Agricultural High School, High School, Glenfield. (The Jersey gives four gallons of milk daily.)…

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Governor at Exhibition of Royal Photographs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 12

Mr. J. J. Rouse (left), showing the pictures, which are being exhibited in aid of charity, to Sir Philip Game, at David Jones' yesterday…

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