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Shows & fairs, 1932

4,212 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 211

Turf Facts I & Fancies City Tattersall's Meeting. Fair Attendance—Racing Surprises

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 9

CITY Tattersall's Autumn meeting was held at Randwick on Saturday, when a bigger crowd than usual was present to see good racing provided in a six-events…

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The Moving Picture Show Hold-up Championship

The Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 8

Having read the Transport Board's plans for the hold-up of McMahon's Point trams and ferry, and the twice daily hold-up of about 50,000 victims…

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Extra Nights To Cope With Show Programme

The Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 13

The Royal Show authorities have decided to add another night's programme to the new list of ring events in order to cope with the…

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Smart Times at Spit Carnival Handicap Race Was a Farce

Referee · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 22

MOST important fixture in Sydney A swimming at the week-end was The Spit Club's gala. The Spit Club attempted the 1000 yards teams record…

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To Row Again at Eighty-two Bill Beach to Give Exhibition

Referee · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 22

A FEATURE of the historical pageant to be held in the grounds of "Vaucluse House" (the 100-year-old home of William Charles Wentworth), on the…

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RADIO:The Sydney Exhibition Studio News and Personalities New Broadcasting Stations

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 14

THE month of February was responsible for quite a number of important developments and changes in radio broadcasting. New stations came on the air in several States, and…

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Valves a Feature Philips' Stand Is Unique Big Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 5

Once again Philips, are represented at the Electrical and Radio Exhibition. The firm has a large stand…

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Innovation In N.S.W. Bowls Bridge Carnival Talent for Sydney State Title Preliminaries

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 3

AN innovation for New South Wales will be introduced at the Bridge Opening Bowls Carnival in the rink tournament, for which 225 rinks, representing 900 players, have nominated. This tournament will be the chief bowls attraction at the opening. EACH player will be sure of…

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Heavy Queensland Backing For Winooka Coupled with Sydney Cup Favorites Three-years-old Have Only Fair Record in Doncaster Sydney Commission

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 2

THE chief feature in connection with yesterday's betting in Sydney on the Doncaster was the Straight-out support accorded Winooka for the mile race, and who, in addition, was coupled with the Sydney Cup favorites, Middle…

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Youngsters Show Amazing Speed in Two Year Old Classic Qld. Yearlings Are Attractive Lot Last of High Force Stock Spearfelts Appear

Referee · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 5

BRISBANE'S 1932 yearling sales, scheduled for Friday, March 18, will be mainly notable for the fact that this will be the last occasion…

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Straight Six Gave Lady Linden the Chance to Show Her Best Contingencies That Might Have Altered the Newmarket Result a Lucky Chance Ride for Jockey Cook Enabled Lady Linden to Down the Two Biggest Betting Plunges Greenline's Great Effort From Last Away

Referee · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 3

THERE were three important contingencies associated with the Newmarket Handicap that might have altered the result entirely. Greenline swerved away from the barrier as it rose, and lost anything up to six lengths, yet was beaten into third place slightly less than two clear lengths. Winooka moved away from the whip in the last 100 yards,…

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Exhibition Opened

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 1

AT THE TOWN HALL last night Dr. J. J. C. Bradfield declared the Radio and Electrical Exhibition opened…

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A Fair Question

The Catholic Press · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 39

Aristocratic sportsman: "You would scarcely believe, Lady Melinda, what a shocking coward the hare is!" Her ladyship: "Oh, I don't know! If…

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Radio Exhibition Outstanding Exhibits

The Sun · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 12

This week radio enthusiasts will visit the Sydney Town Hall to inspect the fine range of modern radio receivers and other apparatus. Full…

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Drudgery's Foe Novelties At Radio Exhibition

The Sun · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 15

The gleaning array of domestic electrical appliances and radio equipment at the Radio and Electrical Exhibition at the Town Hall is…

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Bank Pays Rates, As a "Fair Thing"

The Sun · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 15

Though it does not necessarily recognise the basis of rates levied by councils, the Commonwealth Bank has always paid "as a fair thing"…

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Yass Diamond Jubilee Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 12

YASS, Wednesday.--Record entries were received in all sections for the Yass Diamond Jubilee Show. The cattle section was particularly strong, and many fine animals…

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The Moving Picture Show

The Sun · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 12

Inverted Repudiation? "Mark; they've upset the whole show!" Jack wailed. "The Imperialistic British have gone and paid…

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Radio Exhibition at the Sydney Town Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 12

A general view of the radio and electrical exhibition which opened yesterday at the Town Hall. The opening ceremony was performed by Dr. Bradfield last night…

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Swimming Carnival Carramar and Fairfield Swimming Club

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 16

The Carramar and Fairfield Swimming and Life-Saving Club hold its fourth Annual Carnival last Saturday after-noon, the site being near the Railway…

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