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Shows & fairs, 1931

3,816 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 191

Surf Life-saving. Sydney Successes. At Newcastle Carnival. NEWCASTLE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 13

Sydney surfers were very successful at the annual Newcastle surf carnival yesterday. The carnival was largely attended and it is understood that despite the depression a record profit…

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George Wallace Is Back Good Show at Empire

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 7

ONCE again in Sydney is George Wallace, the popular comedian, who has with him several members of his old company ad well as a ballet…

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Laidlaw at His Best Wins at Newcastle Surf Carnival Results Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 5

A record crowd, numbering several thousands, saw the cream of the State's surfers and beach performers battle for supremacy at the Newcastle Club's…

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Cheaper Rents at the Big Show R.a.s. Takes Action "Difficult Times Now in Evidence"

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 6

"The existing economic conditions and the difficult times now in evidence, have a[?]ected some sections of the business community in Sydney to a very marked…

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Aircraft Exhibition Was Popular

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 8

The Aircraft Exhibition, which has been running for ten days at Nock and Kirby's Ltd., George Street, Sydney, was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday,…

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SWIMMING. Balmain Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 13

Balmain Amateur Swimming Club's carnival is set down for to-morrow night at Elkington Park Baths…

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Prosperous Show Society

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 12

COOTAMUNDRA, Sunday. -- A h[?]y financial condition was dis[?] at the annual meeting of the C[?]tundra A., P., H., and I…

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BOWLS. Country Week Carnival. Opening Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 13

The eighth annual country week carnival of the New South Wales Bowling Association was inaugurated yesterday at the City Bowling Club by an address of welcome to the…

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Surf Life-saving. Bulli Carnival. Bulli

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 12

The first surf carnival for thei past 15 years eventuated at Bulli Beaoh on Saturday. During the progress of the sports heavy rain fell, and the latter portion of the programme had to be…

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Gulgong Show. Protest Against Abandonment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 7

GULGONG, Monday.—A public meeting convened by the Mayor at the request of a representative number of business men carried a resolution that the agricultural and pastoral…

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The Moving Picture Show Learning to Kill

The Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 6

Peter's eldest boy, Percy, called at the local drill hall the other day to enlist. He had read that Mr. Davies described drill halls as "places where…

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Art From Nimble Fingers Women Show Their Fine Crafts

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 5

DELIGHTFULLY unusual in design, and exquisitely made by members of the Society of Arts and Crafts, are the articles of handwork…

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City Values Sales Show a New Level No Boom Now

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 10

THE sale yesterday of the property owned by Home Recreations, Ltd., in George Street, for £27,000--£14,000 less than the amount paid…

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To Show Govts Way Out Council Formed Financial & Industrial Policies Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 6

Representatives of banking, commercial, primary producing and other businesses decided at a meeting this afternoon to form on advisory council…

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"Cotton Bride" on Parade Queen's Interest In White City Show LONDON

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

Queen Mary spent over half an hour watching the mannequin parade al the British Cotton Exhibition at the While City to-day…

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Use More Wool Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 7

In conjunction with its annual conference, the Country Women's Association will arrange a "Use More Wool" exhibition in the annexe at David Jones' on April 15, 16, and 17. Many…

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Hospital Carnival. Alderman's Criticism

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 14

It was stated at the last meeting of the Burwood Council that the annual carnival held by the Western Suburbs Demonstration Committee, which is composed of representatives…

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Swimming. Combined Banks' Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 17

Hans Robertson and Noel Ryan will appear at the combined banks' swimming carnival at Manly Baths to-night. The former will make an attempt upon his State 100 metres record of lm 3 3-10s in…

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No Gunnedah Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 10

GUNNEDAH.-- The Gunnedah A., P., and H. Association has decided to abandon the annual show for this year…

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BOWLS. Country Carnival. Rink Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 18

The annual country week carnival of the New South Wales Bowling Association was continued yesterday although the weather was showery, but more inclined to heat and…

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