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Shows & fairs, 1934

4,879 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 244

Australian Yachting Carnival on Sydney Harbour

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 27

Every State with the exception of Western Australia has representatives in Sydney for the Australian yachting carnival that commenced last week. The principal event is for the Forster Cup for 21ft restricted yachts, while the Slonehaven Cup is for the 12ft dinghies. Both races are recognised as Australian championships…

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Bowls. Stormy Meeting. Carnival and Pennants

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 17

At the meeting of the New South Wales Bowling Association last night a motion was submitted that all pennant matches and association fixtures be suspended during the Australian…

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Limbless Soldiers at the Show

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales will again provide seating accommodation for members of the Limbless Soldiers'…

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Boggabri Show Officials Boggabri

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 10

Officiate of Boggabri P. and A.H. Association were recently elected as follows: President Mr. J. A, Lair (re-elected unopposed for the [?]…

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The Moving Picture Show Dodging The Heat

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 14

Peter consulted his friends to-day on ways to keep cool in a heatwave:-- Ald. Beedlehaupt: Mein freund, I…

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Limbless Soldiers Seating Accommodation Provided at Royal Show

The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 11

The Royal Agricultural Society will again provide seating accommodation for the members of the Limbless Soldiers' Association of New…

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British Modes. Fashion and the Fair. Parade at White City. (From Our London Correspondent) London, Dec. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 7

More and more the British Industries Fair tends to become a magnet for women. For the White City section of the fair (which will open on February 19) 15 British wholesale…

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Will Show Class of Jim Day Fights Blatch In Leichhardt "Twelve" Fine Support

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 2

JIMMY KELSO'S meteoric rise to fame has created considerable interest in the lightweight division. Each of the 9.9…

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Fair Cricket Enthusiasts

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 1

On the left the opening "batsman" for the Illawarra Ists, M. Emery and M. Henry, and on the right, Z. McDonnell and Jean Beazley discuss the placing of the fingers on the ball to obtain the best delivery…

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"The Game's Not Fair"

Referee · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 18

CHARLES STEWART, former Sydney bank manager, but now Brisbane manager of the Union Trustee Company, takes…

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Australian Bowling Carnival

Referee · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 13

THE South Australian Association is making special preparations to have the Australian bowling carnival in Adelaide from March 5 to 17 memorable not…

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Australian Bowling Carnival

Referee · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 17

MR. A. H. G. EDWARDS, secretary S.A.B.A., writes: "The biggest event in the bowling world—the Australian carnival—is again drawing near. Adelaide will…

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Coogee Night Surf Carnival

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 3

One of the attractions of the Coogee Night Surf Carnival on Wednesday next will be a tight-rope walking exhibition right across the Bay…

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To Swim in Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 10

Miss Edna Davey, a member of the 1928 Olympic team, and Australia's long-distance champion, has been…

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No Motor Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 11

"Owing to the divided opinion among exhibitors, it was decided not to proceed with the holding of a motor show this year, but in the…

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INTERSTATE 21ft Carnival at Sydney

Referee · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 21

THE interstate 21ft restricted class yachting carnival, which was held in Sydney on January 17, 19, and 20, was a great success, in which the…

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Native Arts Educational Value Of Exhibition

The Sun · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 10

The Native Arts and Crafts Exhibition now being held on the 12th floor of "The Sun" Building has a great educational value, and is of…

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Show Effort Liverpool Dance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 11

Liverpool Masonic Hall was packed on Friday, when Liverpool show Society held a euchre party and dance…

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The Moving Picture Show Experiments

The Sun · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 8

"Say, Mr. President," said Mr. Henry Morgenthau, striding into President Roosevelt's chamber and waving a cable message. "This…

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New Show Booked For Criterion

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 9

ERNEST C. ROLLS announces the last nine days of his two Criterion Theatre attractions--"Dick Whittington" pantomlme, which is…

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