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Shows & fairs, 1931

3,816 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 191

Novelty Swimming Carnival

The Biz · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

Acting on the suggestion of a number of enthusiasts, Cabra-Vale Relief Society's Sports Sub-committee have decided to conduct a novelty…

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Carnival at Hollywood

The Biz · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

Arrangements, are complete for the big combined swimming carnival and sportfs meeting at Hollywood on January 31, in aid of the Cabra-Vale…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Teams Premierships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 16

Play in the teams matches at the country carnival was continued at the New South Wales lawn tennis ground at Rushcutter Bay to-day under hot and sultry weather conditions. The fifth and sixth…

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Auxiliary Gears English Show Features

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 8

SIX-WHEELED limousines, and six-speed gearboxes were two new features that attracted attention at the recent English Motor Show. The…

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Binnaway Show Improvements in the Grounds

The Land · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 8

Binnaway P.A.H. Association, despite the depressing times, will carry on with the next show on March 4. Seven hunting contests and four trots are two of the big features this…

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The Moving Picture Show Needs of the Shearer

The Sun · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

At the coming A.W.U. Convention many demands will be made by shearers. Among these, Lansdowne shearers suggest that all enamel and tinware in…

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Show World in Sydney "Talkie" and Stage Attractions State

Evening News · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

"[?] at the state Theatre has proved to be one of the greatest [?] attractions [?] has ever been [?] in sydney. Hassan's Blue streak…

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Inter-State Sporting Carnival N.S.W. Sweeps the Board for Athletic Honours Jean Effren, Mark and Laurie Opitz Outstanding

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

In glorious weather and before a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters, the fourth Interstate athletic meeting was held at the University Ground on New…

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Australia's Best Swimmers Meet To-morrow All States at First Big Carnival Three Australian Title Events on Star Programme To-morrow Light's Great 100 Yards Time

Evening News · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

GREAT swimmers from all over the Commonwealth will appear at the Domain Baths to-morrow afternoon, when the first of the State Championship carnivals will be decided. Three Australian title events are on the programme, and…

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Swiss Industries Fair

The Sun · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 6

The fifteenth Swiss Industries Fair will be held at Basle from April 11 to 21 next. The fair is the largest undertaking of its kind in…

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Moree Show Off Moree

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 5

A special running of the committes of the Moree P. and A. Society decided not to hold the annual show this year, as it would probably result in…

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Speed Carnival Motor Car and Motor Cycle Championships

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 9

Two championship events, one for cars and one for motor cycles under 500-co., were decided at Penrith Speedway during the vacation period. They were…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. CITY v Country To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 17

The last of the preliminary rounds of the men's and women's teams premierships in the country tennis carnival were contested at the New South Wales lawn tennis ground at Rushcutter Bay…

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Hat-trick for Mabel Yetman Meets Fair Field Exact, Is Danger

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 3

HAVING won at her last two starts, Mabel Yetman is in line for the bat trick in her engagement at Canterbury to-day…

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The Moving Picture Show The Statesman's Gift

The Sun · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

"I wonder," said the Count de Main, "whether Mr. Scullln will meet his Caucus with the new arts of diplomacy he learnt in London?"…

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Proud and Speedy Champions of Dapto Show Ring

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 20

CHAMPION bull of Dapto Show.-- Mr. T. (Grey's "Airmine of…

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Show Heifers Docs Early Forcing Impair Their Milking Qualities?

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 8

An argument in favor of the abolition of young heifer classes at shows, on the grounds that forcing in the early stages of development may impair their…

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Latest Crime Novelty Bad Women Make Bad Money Fair Coiners at Melbourne Arrests Made Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

In this advanced era of high way-men, hold-up men, and two-gun men, it is uncommon to encounter something new is the…

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Business Tips for Prince Smith American Tour Aircraft Show London

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

PREPARATIONS for the departure of the Prince of Wales to the Argentine, where he will perform the opening…

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Still Pace in Old Cars Antiques Show Quality in Annual Run

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

IN the annual Old Crocks' run from London to Brighton (Eng.) the best time was made by a 1903 model De Dietrich, which averaged 30.17…

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