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Shows & fairs, 1932

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

Carnival at Mortdale

The Propeller · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 1

The Mortdale-Oatley Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' Imperial League is making arrangements to held a big carnival at Mortdale from January 15…

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The Moving Picture Show Those Prefs

The Sun · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 6

A "traitor," it would seem, is an utterly callous person who refuses to vote for you after you've bashed him with a bottle…

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Rent Reduction. Balmain Picture Show. Lessor's Application Fails

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 6

A case of interest to landlords was concluded before Mr. Fletcher, S.M., yesterday. Application was made by Joseph George Manning, of Pitt-street, Sydney, lessor of the…

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Demand Return of Short Skirts Want to Show Silk Stockings Paris Designers "On the Run"

The Labor Daily · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 8

"Parisiennes with h[?]pely limbs have waged war against the fashion designers. They are demanding shorter skirts…

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Leipzig Trade Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 13

The Leipzig Trade Fair authorities, in selecting March 6 as the opening date of the 1932 Spring Fair, have announced their intention of offering travel concessions to Australian…

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A Wool Exhibition

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 7

"BRUNDEE [?]" (Roma, Qld.).—A severe drought, extending over a period of several years, has, we hope, just broken. The beneficent rail will bring great relief to the…

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Nepean Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 2

Schedules for Nepean Show, to be held on 26th and 27th February, are now available. Good progress is being n[?]de with the queen competitions, in…

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Wealth for Each Fair Exchange

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 1

WE can develop the Commonwealth only by building up our industries and exports. Great Britain is our chief…

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The Moving Picture Show Quite Rabelaisian

The Sun · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 4

Now Panurge, being troubled in his mind over a certain wet question, said to his grandmother, "Granny, will the bar still close at six?"…

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Lyons to Tour Will Show Himself To Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 5

CANBERRA, Friday.--Mr. Lyons does not intend to repeat the mistake of Mr. Scullin, in falling to make himself known to Australians beyond…

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A "Different" Baby Famous Star of Coming Show

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1932 · page 25

HELEN HAYES, starring in "The Sin of Madelon Claudel" which is coming to the Capital Theatre shortly, has probably the most discussed…

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Coogee Carnival. Eleven Secs, Off Record ! Molly Mitchell Home In Hundred

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1932 · page 9

IN an amazing 220 yards breaststroke swim Claire Dennis put herself in the top flight of Olympic possibilities at Coogee last night…

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Manly Carnival. Charlton Did Best Quarter But Ryan Won Over 550 Yards Great Swims

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1932 · page 9

VILLAGE swim fans flocked to the local baths last night. The attractions were there. Both Charlton and Noel Ryan…

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Old Records Show Poet's Worth Libel on Burns Refuted London

The Sun · Sunday 10 January 1932 · page 3

SCOTS will be pleased to learn that it is libellous to say, as do many biographies, that Robert Burns's political views led to disagreement…

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Cupid Puts a Spoke in Speedster Harkness' Wheel Robs Him of Marvel Girl Secretary Fair Mae Jarvis Weds Melbourne Man Don's on His Way Home

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1932 · page 14

HON HARKNESS, daring Australian speed-star and motor engineer, won a splash of limelight when he designed the Fred H. Stewart Enterprise, the wonder car in which Wizard Smith will shortly assail the world speed record…

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No Junior, but, Boy, tie Liked Those Breakers! Carnival "Crasher" Carried Off to Coppers Had His Surf When Big Event Was On

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1932 · page 8

IF the books had been operating at Maroubra Surf Carnival yesterday, they would have gone home "broke to the wide," for…

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Country Week Tennis Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 12

J. Willard (City), who defeated F. E. Kalms (Country), in the carnival at Rushcutter Bay on Saturday…

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Heavy Seas at Maroubra Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 12

North Steyne B crew (left) and Cronulla crew, encountering heavy seas on Saturday in the third heat of the senior surf boat race…

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The Moving Picture Show Girls Barred

The Sun · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 6

Sailors of tho Norwegian motorship Eli describe, among other scenes in Odessa, gangs of Russian women loading sugar under tho muzzles of rifles…

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"Barton Mystery" Composite Show at G.o.h

The Labor Daily · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 7

A composite programme, made up of vaudeville, revue and a drama, "The Burton Mystery," is the current attraction at the…

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