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Shows & fairs, 1932

4,212 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 211

Chatham Should Show Improvement Newmarket May Result in Some Surprises

Referee · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 5

With a dozen candidates possessing claims to consideration, yet with none other than Legislator having recent winning form to their credit, the Newmarket Handicap, contested up the straight six furlong course at Flemington on Saturday next, is one of the most intriguing problems…

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And Still They Show a Profit Another Successful Year For Manly Club

Referee · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 21

THE importance of golf in its relation to industry is disclosed by the year's transactions of the Manly (N.S.W.) Club. Wages paid for the maintenance…

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Rugby League in Action Country Carnival in April—Englishmen Will Train at Ports on Way to Sydney

Referee · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 17

Everything in connection with the English Rugby League team is going along swimmingly. Tremendous keenness exists among the English players to win selection. Any moment now the names should come to hand. It is expected that famous Jim Sullivan will captain them. Australia…

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Australia's Great Victory in Final Tennis Test Japanese Outclassed Huge Crowds Watch Crawford in Masterly Exhibition Hopman Superb in Doubles

Referee · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 18

IN clear, hot weather, crowded stands and galleries watched the final tennis test match at Rushcutter's Bay. The courts were in splendid condition, and the matches were played punctually. But spectators were dissatisfied with the arrangements for providing…

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Bobby Blay's Smashing K.O. Win Convinces Critics Brilliant Exhibition Gives Fight Game Needed Fillip Winner's Two-handed Sharp-shooting Attack Beat Southpaw Burns Is Lightweight Title in Right Hands?

Referee · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 10

Every once in a while, when the fistic game becomes dull and uninspiring, a miracle happens that sets the sport ablaze, causes the critics to take considerable attention at the ringside, gladdens the hearts of the promoters, and has the red-hot faithful turning their conversations to the science of the padded mitts…

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Elwatan Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 3

Arrangements for a fete on a large scale were made at a meeting of the Forum Club yesterday morning, at which Lady Street presided. The event will be known as the…

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Velodrome Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 14

A lengthy programme of boxing, cycling, and wrestling, supported by vaudeville, will be held at the Canterbury Velodrome on Wednesday night next in support of Miss C. Hughes, the Canterbury…

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Carnival at Avalon

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 4

An attractive carnival is to be held at Avalon on Saturday afternoon and evening in old of the North Sydney bridge celebrations fund. All the…

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At Blacktown Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 6

Mr. S. G. Evans, also secured first with this Illawarra cow. Mr. Sam Illawrra is seen in the picture extracting the lactcal fluid, while the owner holds the bovine…

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Swimming. the Spit Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 14

The Lyons Cup 1000 yards relay race will be decided at The Spit Club's 11th annual carnival on Saturday afternoon at The Spit baths. Others events are 500 yards senior teams and 440 yards…

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Good Friday Show Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 5

Archbishop Wright's protest against holding the show on Good Friday will be considered by the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society…

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Parramatta Show Governor to Open

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 4

Friday week, March 4, will be a memorable day for the Parramatta Agricultural Society, as it will mark the opening of the first show. The Governor,…

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"Not Fair" Judge Hits 7 Years After Tax Prosecution

The Sun · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 13

MEMBERS of the Full Court (Justices James, Davidson and Halse Rogers) made severe comment to-day…

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Show Records Rush of Cattle Entries

The Sun · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 15

Entries for the cattle section or the Royal Show have been so numerous as to embarrass the society. A special gang of workmen is erecting…

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Camera Clicks at the Blacktown Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 16

Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., Jack O'Connor (shaking hands with Percy Campbell, proprictor of the "Windsor and Richmond Gazette") and Mr. Burrell. Mr. Ern. Glift is in the centre at the roar…

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"Big Ben" Loud Speakers at Blacktown Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 6

A feature that contributed largely to the enjoyment of spectators at the Blacktown Show last, week was the service rendered by Whatmuff's "Big Ben"…

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The Moving'? Picture Show Ceremony and Tin

The Sun · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 12

A Bathurst club has been informed that it must spend £2000 on necessary machinery before it can be granted a tinbare licence…

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British Talkies Only Many Theatres to Show Shortly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The managing director of British Dominion Films, Ltd., Mr. E. Turnbull announced to-day that next month…

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"Buy British." the National Fair. Manufacturers Jubilant. (From Our Special Representative.) London, Feb. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 9

The British Industries Fair promises to surpass its predecessors in practical results. Unlike similar exhibitions on the Continent, it is strictly national in scope, its only purpose being…

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New Revue Opens at Criterion Gus. Bluett Heads Cast In Ernest Rolls Show Big Company

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 8

CRITERION: "Bright Side Up, with Gus Bluett, Jennie Benson, Mabel Gibson, Fred, Bluett, Kothryn Stewart. Bertie Wright, George Moon,…

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