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Shows & fairs, 1934

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Deluge Spolled Carnival Night Surf Gala At Coogee

The Labor Daily · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 6

A DELUGE of rain interferred with the success of the Coogee Surf Club's fifth annual night carnival last night so far as the…

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Exhibits at Next Year's Royal Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 14

THE inclusion of a junior farmers' section at the 1936 Royal Easter show will be a greater incentive than ever to club members and fitting tribute to…

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The Moving Picture Show Song Of The Day

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 20

"You tak' the L road and I'll tak' the road, An' I'll be in Central afore ye!" For ye canna weel get by Muckle…

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£250 Grand Prix Mordialloc Carnival Project Attitude of L.V.W.

Referee · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 19

SINCE Ossie Nicholson attracted more than usual attention to Mordialloc, one of Melbourne's popular bay-side resorts, by finishing his recent…

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Canned Fruits Export Figures Show a Big Increase in Output

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 10

THE export of canned apricots, peaches, and pears from Australia for the year ended December 31st last, announced to the equivalent of 1,403,035 dozen 30-oz.,…

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New Musical Show For Criterion "Listen Lester" Has A Fine Cast

The Labor Daily · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 8

AN interesting arrival by the Ormonde recently was Miss Rita Pauncefort, a well-known Australian artist, who has been abroad for 13…

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Royal Easter Show Judges Appointed for Dog Section; More Changes in the Schedule

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the council of the R.A.S. was held last week, when the president. Sir Samuel Hordern, occupied the chair. The…

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The "Argus" Picture Gallery Shark Fishing on South Coast---Parramatta's Scenic Beauty-Granville's Annual Show-Swimmers at Lake Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 20

LOCAL SWIMMERS.—From the left Misses K. Leech, B. O'Neill, L. Robinson, J. Robinson and M. Lloyd kept cool during the recent hot weather in the water at Lake Parramatta…

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Big Cattle Show at Kiama A.I.S. to the Fore Excellent Stock Paraded, but Jersey Wins for Best Dairy Cow Judge Disappointed with General Quality

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 5

Quality and numbers were lacking in the A.I.S. classes at Kiama show on Anniversary Day. Being the cradle of the Commonwealth's dairy industry and the home of our national cattle, Kiama in former years mustered the greatest collection of high quality A.I.S seen in any…

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Granville Show Successful Exhibition

The Biz · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

Granville's one-day show, held on Friday last, met with greater success than was anticipated, seeing that the Aay was a public holiday, and there were many…

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Carnival for Hospital

The Sun · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 9

A carnival, which will include wrestling, cycling, boxing and vaudeville, will be held at the Canterbury Velodrome on February 24. The…

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Gosford Dog Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 6

At the Gosford Dof Show additional awards were: —Cup winners: N. Hawkless, Pomeranian, Kyn[?]ton Nell Gwynn (best toy); Mr. and Mrs. Smiths' cattle dog, Sir Roger (best limit, large breeds);…

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Alleged Carnival Fraud. Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 12

At a meeting of the board of the Forbes District Hospital it was stated that, at a recent street carnival, tickets prepared for a game, "Diggers' Pool," had been duplicated,…

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Royal Punjabi Women Visit Native Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 7

DRESSED In their country's costume--complete with sari and sandals--two Punjabi women yesterday paid the first…

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Show Dates for 1934

The Biz · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 6

Liverpool:—February 2 and 3. Central Cumberland (Castle Hill):— February 9 and 10. Parramatta:—February 16 and 17…

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Lawn Tennis. Mcgrath at Manly. Exhibition Matches To-morrow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 15

V.B. McGrath will play at Manly on Saturday. when he will meet the seaside champion, D. Thomp[?] in an exhibition match. An attractive pro[?] has been arranged. At 1.30 Miss Joan…

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Wonderful Success Scouts and Band Carnival Sports at Cabramatta

The Biz · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 8

Very large crowds attended the carnival and sports held in the Cabramatta Park last Friday and Saturday the largest attendance being on Friday, when the…

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A.I.S. Champions at Kiama Show

The Land · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 20

CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN ILLAWARRA SHORTHORNS at Kiama Show last week. (I) Champion bull, open classes, "Parkview Reward 2nd," exhibited by Bailey Bros., of Kiama. (2) Junior champion bull, "Gold Digger," exhibited by R. J. Wilson, of Kiama. (3) The…

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Dog Show at Arncliffe. List OF Awards

The Propeller · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

The Illwarra and St. George Canine Society held a night trophy show (C.C.C rules) last Monday night at the drill hall grounds, Arncliffe. The judges…

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More Marriages Statistics Show Higher Death Rate

The Sun · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 9

The report on the vital statistics of the metropolis for January, issued by the Government Statistician (Mr. T. Waites), states that the…

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