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Shows & fairs, 1932

4,212 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 211

Show Societies New England

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 4

The committee of the General New England P. and A. Association, at Glen Innes, has decided to use the point score said system in judging wool and other sections at the…

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The Moving Picture Show Potentate Entertained

The Sun · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 4

Sir John Simon's luncheon party to the King of Ethiopia, Peter learns, Was a great success. Persnurkus Wireless reports the thanks of His…

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In Aid of Show Popular Girl

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 4

A euchre party and dance, in aid of Miss Champness's candidature in the Nepean Show Popular Girl Competition, will be held in Mt. Druitt Hall…

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The World's Most Famous Fat Cattle Show

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 1

The scene during the judging of the entries at the Smithfield FAt Cattle Show in the Agricultural Hall, London, on the opening day, 7th December, 1931…

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F. Kalms Is Champion of Country Carnival Draws to Close Tennis Finals

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 3

THE Country Week carnival at the White City is drawing to a close. The finals of the men's open doubles, men's open singles,…

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Sunday Film Show

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1932 · page 2

Two Paramount talkies, "Honor Among Lovers," with Claudette Colbert and Frederic March, and "Fast and Loose," featuring Frank…

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Men Like These Who Count Tough Nuts of Navy Show How

Truth · Sunday 17 January 1932 · page 21

"MEN, we will place our faith in God, in the Davis rescue apparatus and trust to the luck of the navy !" Trapped in a flooded torpedo…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Walker's Success

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 13

The weather was delightful for the finals of the tournament events of the country carnival on Saturday morning. W. B. Walker, Windsor, defeated F. E. Kalms, West Wyalong, in the final of the…

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W'gong Surf Carnival Results Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 6

South Wollongong Surf Club was unfortunate in striking a stiff noreaster for Its carnival yesterday. There was an excellent attendance…

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The Moving Picture Show This Ambition

The Sun · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 6

I learn (writes Dr. Archibald Grubb, Litt. D.), with some considerable misgiving, that the Lang Government "intends to make another attempt…

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Swimmer Sent Out Sensation at Big Carnival Willson's Reply

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 3

"It is the worst thing that could ever have happened to me. For three short months I was a beach inspector, and because, out of…

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Boxy Show Good Vaudeville on Lavish Scale

The Labor Daily · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 7

Featuring Hector St. Clair the new vaudeville show at the Roxy ranks as the best of its kind Sydney, has seen in months…

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Too Fair Referee and Carlton

The Sun · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 3

Athletic referee, L. J. Drake, took a tremendous responsibility upon himself yesterday, when he disallowed Jim Carlton's 220…

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Dubbo Show and Races

The Sun · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 6

DUBBO, Tuesday. -- The Dubbo Show will be held on April 26 and 27, and the races on April 28 and 29 with a race ball on the 29th. Mr. A…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Rodgers Excels

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 13

Two unfinished events in the 1932 country car[?]ival—the final of the boys' junior doubles and three rounds of the mixed doubles champlonship—were played to-day. J. Rodgers, the…

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The Moving Picture Show Tangled Threads

The Sun · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 10

"I see," said Amelia, "that the Separation Movement in the North says that Unity is threatened by the cavalier treatment of the U.C.P. by…

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Maiden Hurdlers Show Form Trials at Randwick

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 2

A number of maiden hurdlers turned out for schooling practice yesterday morning. One of the best exhibitions was given by Eaten Pearl (A…

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Bread Inquiry. Millers and Master Bakers. an Understanding "To Obtain Fair Prices."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 10

Giving evidence yesterday, before Mr. Justice Piddington, sitting as a Royal Commission to inquire into the prices of bread, the president of the Master Bakers' Association denied that…

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For Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 6

EFFECTIVE CANVAS by Mr. Sydney Long, "The Georges River, N.S.W.," one of about 200 paintings in oil and water color, by various…

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North Sydney Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 15

North Sydney Amatear Swimming Club's 29th annual carnival will take place at Lavender Bay baths on February 6 The 100yds senior, and 50 yds junior club championships 880yds, and 250yds…

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