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Shows & fairs, 1931

3,816 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 191

Heard in the Courts K.C's Fair Offsider

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 9

When women broke into the Australian realm of law, there came into public prominence no less a gifted woman solicitor than Mrs. Joan…

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Woonona Carnival Prominent Swimmers to Take Part

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 7

HE swimming carnival arranged by the "Woonona Swimming Club for next Sunday has…

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Cattle Parade at Milton Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 10

MILTON, Tuesday. -- Splendid weather marked the opening day of the show. As a result of the good season the exhibition in the pavilion…

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Splendid ' Exhibits at Moruya Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 10

MORUYA, Tuesday.-- The 56th show of the Moruya Agricultural Society opened to-day, in fine weather. There was a good attendance…

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Men's State Carnival More Big Swimming at Drummoyne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 3

If the quality and quantity of the entries received can be taken as a criterion the success of the first of two State relationship carnivals to…

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Still in Melting Pot Rugby League Country Carnival

Evening News · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 2

Owing to the state of its [?] the N.S.W. Rugby Union has already decided that there shall not be any Country Week carnival in…

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The Moving Picture Show The Spendthrift

The Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 6

"I see," said Weary Willie, "that Godfrey Mundy, who inherited £250,000 from 'Is grandad, spent the 'ole lot in two years."…

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Argentine. Exhibition of British Arts and Industries in Buenos Aires

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 5

The Argentine Government has advised this Consulate that such exhibition will take place between March 11 and April 27, and have decided to…

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Glittering Show Is "Topsy Turvy" Glamorous Parade of Showgirls

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 8

CONSISTENT glitter distinguishes Ernest C. Rolls' show, "Topsy Turvy," at the St. James Theatre. It opens with a vigor that never…

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Cotton Exhibition Visited by Queen Mary. Attractive Gowns and Costumes. London, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 13

Queen Mary visited the British cotton exhibition at White City to-day, and expressed the hope that the exhibition, which is being held in connection with the British Industries…

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Parramatta Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Parramatta Agricultural Society was hold on Tuesday evening in Vauxhall Chambers. The secretary reported that…

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Children's Hospital. League Benefit Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 14

The League of N.S.W. Wheelmen announces that it will promote a series of mid-week carnivals at the Canterbury Velodrome, starting from Wednesday next. Twenty per cent. of the proceeds will be…

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Cattle at Blacktown Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

Bridestowe Dorathea and Bridestowe Madge…

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BOWLS. Country Week Carnival. Singles Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 14

The third day of the country week carnival of the New South Wales Bowling Association commenced yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, with the first round of the singles…

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SWIMMING. Combined Banks' Carnival. Many Records

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 13

Notwithstanding the heavy showers which fell during the progress of the Combined Banks' fifth annual carnival, at Manly Baths last night, a fairly large gathering of enthusiasts remained to witness…

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"Mr. X" to Show Cause

The Sun · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 12

A Sydney solicitor, designated "Mr. X." at the instance of the Incorporated Law Institute, was called upon by the Full, Court…

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Uralla's All-round Show Success

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 10

URALLA, Wednesday.--Magnificent displays of wool, fruit, farm produce, and vegetables were special features of the Uralla show. Awards…

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The Moving Picture Show Compulsory Marriage

The Sun · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 12

On the grounds that married men are an asset to the community, and single men, having no responsibilities, are a danger, Alderman…

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Wentworth Falls Show Wentworth Falls

Evening News · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 7

The annual show of the local A. H. and Society was officially opened by the Lady May[?] Mrs. Jackson. The quality of the fruit and vegetables…

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Best Ever Castle Hill Show Fine Advertisement for District

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

For two days Castle Hill Show banished the depression. Every inch of pavilion space was stocked with high-class products, the…

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