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Shows & fairs, 1932

4,212 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 211

Bidding to Show Strength Choice of Suit

The Sun · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 4

If partners in bridge are to be on thoroughly good terms and to secure the best results from their cards, they should endeavor, by…

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Fair Bet in the Jan.. Hdcp. Rosendo Seems Well Placed Denis Boy ?

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 3

For some time Mr. Brien and trainer Fred. Williams have had their heads together about Rosendo, as the well-bred gelding had…

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Unofficial History of the A. I. F. On Show

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 14

WHEN the heavies finished their part of the stoush they started the "Zig Zag" concert party (to save argument I'll admit that one or two of "the other…

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Mixed Bill Will Be Attraction Leichhardt Has Big Show Lurich Again

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 3

HAVING decided to oppose the Harold Park dogs on Saturday nights. the Leichhardt management has wisely come to the…

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"Dandies" Show in Open Air

The Sun · Sunday 24 January 1932 · page 31

BALMORAL Beach Amphitheatre is proving a popular resort during the hot weather. The excellent programme supplied by Humphrey…

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Rowing. Can Pull Girls Show the Way

Truth · Sunday 24 January 1932 · page 8

THERE is no denying the fact that Sydney possesses some excellent women rowers. They are strong aa tiger cats, and the…

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Freshwater Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 6

Record entries have been received for the carnival on Anniversary Day. Charlton and Noel Ryan will swim in the open surf. Twenty senior clubs have entered for the senior surf boat race…

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Balmoral Charity Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 6

Nearly 20,000 people saw the opening on Saturday night of the three-days' carnival at Balmoral Beach in aid of the Mayor of Mosman's relief…

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SURFING. North Curl Curl Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 6

A splendid finish to the senior surf boat race was the outstanding feature at North Curl Curl's first surf carnival on Saturday. Freshwater and North Steyne. after being carried in on the same…

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Fire Brigades Carnival. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 10

The committee which is making preliminary arrangements for the national fire brigades carnival at Wagga next October has been informed that the carnival has been postponed…

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Sparkling Show at the Roxy

The Labor Daily · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 7

"Brighter 1932," the cast or which includes all the favorites of previous shows opened at the Roxy on Saturday night…

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Moorefield Weights PANOLA Is Topweight In Two Fair Fields

The Sun · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 2

Suburban racing will be resumed on Saturday, when the Moorefield Club will conduct a meeting without pony, opposition…

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The Moving Picture Show Bridge Design

The Sun · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 6

It is officially denied that the bridge design was copied from that of Hell Gate, New York. Some of the taxpayers who will…

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Grand Opera House Welcome for "Back Again" Bright Show

The Labor Daily · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 7

"Back Again," at the Grand Opera, was accorded a fitting welcome on Saturday evening. With Angola Parseiles, Betty…

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Saturday's First Nights Australia to the Fore Fine Newsreel of Our Stars Regent's Show

The Labor Daily · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 7

Sandwiched in between an all-American programme at the Regent Theatre on Saturday night was an item which should…

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Manufacturers' Fair at Basle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 5

Australian importers and buyers will have an excellent opportunity of examining Swiss manufactures at the sixteenth Swiss Industries Fair,…

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Cycling. Lidcombe Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 11

This afternoon, the Lidcombe Cycle Club is conducting a gala day at the Lidcombe part track, and a number of interclub events will be decided…

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The Moving Picture Show Plots Galore

The Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 6

Yesterday all the bookmakers of Harold Park were warned of a wicked plot to cut out the lights and loot the ring…

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"Real" Wages Show an Increase Despite Fall in Rates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 7

The annual labour report of the Commonwealth Statistician reveals the interesting fact that although during 1930 wage rates fell, retail prices fell to such an extent that…

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No Queensland Surf Team For Bondi Carnival Coolangatta Sensations On Strike Clubs Resent Ruling of Referee Belt Race Was Farcical

The Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 2

An extraordinary position arose at the finals of the Queensland surf championships held at Coolangatta, one of the chief results of which will be that no Queensland team will be represented at…

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