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Shows & fairs, 1934

4,879 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 244

Royal Show Manufacturers Keen to Exhibit

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 6

A decided improvement in commerce and trade in New South Wales is definitely indicated by the demand for exhibition stands at the…

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Hunting Wild Beasts With Rifle and Camera Fighting Should Be Fair

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 5

In a book written by Mr. C. T. Stoneham and recently published, he gives some very interesting details of how the wild beasts of the forest are being…

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"Not a Bit Fair" Lindrum On Billiards Cup Demand MELBOURNE

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 7

Waiter Lindrum is not disturbed by adverse English criticism in regard to the billiards championship cup. To-day he produced a copy of…

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Sharks in Surf. Two Caught at Bondi. Maroubra Carnival Abandoned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 9

Sharks have been seen in increasing numbers off metropolitan beaches and in the harbour during the past week. The appearance of five sharks close to the…

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Inter-state Yacht Carnival Big Races Draw Craft to Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 4

Sydney Harbor will be the mecca of Australian yachtsmen during the next fortnight, when the inter-State races for the Forster Cup, Australian…

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Moves with a Swing Merry Show at the New Tivoli

The Labor Daily · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 7

"Happy Days" and a colorful Eastern playlet "A Moorish Maid," provided a fund of mirth for the packed house at the New…

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Loves Another Should Show Him the Door (By Dorothy Dix--Copyright)

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 9

Dear Dorothy Dix, I am a woman of 35 with a devoted husband and a lovely boy of six, but I am in love with a man younger…

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English Girl Won the Title Swimming Show Was Stolen By Little Pat for Emplad

The Labor Daily · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 3

IN winning the 100 yards championship of New South Wales ever the 50 yards laps at the Domain Baths, on Saturday in 63 45…

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Stevens Fails to Find Those Jobs N.S.W. Lags behind Other States, Figures Show Labor States Make Best Progress Report of Federal Statistician Poser For Govt

The Labor Daily · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 1

THE unemployment figures for Australia compiled by the Commonwealth Statistician, Mr. McPhee, for the fourth quarter of 1933 show New South Wales to be lagging behind…

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Interstate Yachting Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 12

Ten 21ft restricted class yachts, including eight interstate craft which have arrived in Sydney during the last few days, will conipctp in a series of races which commence…

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The Moving Picture Show Round The Corner

The Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 6

"Well, the world certainly seems to be rolling round the corner at last," said Chrysalis. "Have you been reading about…

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Royal Easter Show. Satisfactory Entries to Date

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 9

The response in sections of the cominis Easter show for which entries close early are most satisfactory. For the Royal export butter prizes 35 entries In each of the two classes…

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Royal Show. Evidence of Trade Recovery. Rush for Space

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 10

Among the evidence of the decided improvement in general trading conditions in New South Wale3 Is the demand for exhibition stands at the forthcoming Royal Easter Show…

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Mystery of Body Near Gap Evidence Did Not Show How Man Died Open Verdict

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 5

THE circumstances surrounding the strange death of William John Farley, 43, accountant, of Strathfield Hotel, Strathfield,…

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Expert Warning to Fair-skinned Sun-bakers T.B. And Cancer Scourge "Browning" Is Safer Than Burning Doctors in Congress at Hobart 'Cruelties' in Some Abattoirs Hobart

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 1

WHILE Australian sunlight has powerful therapeutic properties in the treatment of surgical and skin tuberculosis, its intense ultra-violet rays are responsible for the…

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Goulburn Carnival. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 18

In a series of match races decided at the Goulburn cycling carnival on Saturday night Goulburn Club, represented by Duncan Gray J. Clark, and R. Thompson, defeated Marrickville represented by L…

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Stars In Big Tennis Carnival

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 1

Australian women's champion Joan Hartigan (left) getting in some practice at the White City Courts yesterday for the 1934 title events. Miss G. O Halloran (centre) is a member of the South Australian party, and played in the Wilson Cup junior competition yesterday. On the run for a forehand drive is Miss Nina-Vickery, who scored a good win for New South Wales…

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Show Exhibit Burned Tamworth

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 6

When fire destroyed a hay shed at Mr. W. H. Lye's property, Wylella, Loomberah, last Saturday a largo collection of material for the…

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The Moving Picture Show The Feature Story

The Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 12

"Well, what's the big noos to-day, old girl?" asked Topsy, shuffling up beside Granny and calling for pie and peas. "Did you get the one about…

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Tourist Traffic. Advertising Australia Abroad. "Beginning to Show Results."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 12

Mr. Charles Lloyd Jones, in an address yesterday, said that the advertising of Australia's attractions abroad was beginning to show results, and tourists were visiting Australia in…

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