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Shows & fairs, 1935

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Amazing Exhibits at the States' Motor Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 17

The exhibits at the motor show at Olympic were not as startling as those organised by America's motor firms at the World's Fair at Chicago…

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STRANDINGS Plight Of Show Girls Need for Bill

The Sun · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 30

CITY people know little of the "fly-by-night" stage companies, which are left stranded by unscrupulous managers in country towns, declare members of the theatrical profession, who are anxiously Watching the progress of the bill…

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Birthday Nearing Roxy Management Plans Big Surprise Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 13

The first and biggest event to take place in Parramatta this year will be the celebration of the Roxy Theatre's fifth anniversary, which will take place next…

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Oat Trials Sheep Show a Preference for Belar

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 10

AN art variety trial to show the recovery power or varieties after feeding down with sheep was conducted on the [?]ty of Mr. P. A. Kingham, "The…

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Road Show Girls Bill to Protect Them Licensing Tours "In The Sticks"

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 7

THE Clerk of the Assembly announced it yesterday as the Industrial Arbitration (Theatrical Agencies and…

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Granville Show Was Record Success Keen Competition in All Sections "Realised Expectations," Says President Exceptionally Fine Cattle Entries

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 9

WITH OVER 2000 ENTRIES, Granville District Agricultural Society's fourteenth annual Show on Saturday and Monday was a fine success. In all sections, competition was keen and the standard of the entries was uniformly high. An outstanding feature of the Show was the cattle section. Judges were impressed…

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Great Feats by Overseas and Australian Swimmers SUCCESSFUL V.A.S.A. Centenary Swimming Carnival N.S.W. Gains Lead in Fight For Keiran Shield

Referee · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 11

AFTER a week packed with happenings of the utmost interest, the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association's Centenary Carnival terminated on Saturday last. The four meetings conducted during the carnival were…

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A Sparkling New Show For The Plaza Setting on Board a Liner Big Cast Of Screen And Radio Stars Mystery Tale

The Labor Daily · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 10

"Transatiantre Merry-Go-Round," Reliance's sparkling new comedy drama, combining melody, mystery and romance, stagged aboard a palatial ocean liner,…

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High Shoes New Models Direct from the World's Fashion Centres Predominant Features Show High Riding Vamps, Empire Vamps, Saddlemaker Trimmings, Costume Notes and New Sandals of Medieval Influence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1935 · page 3

A prominent Sydney shoe-buyer who returned recently from a business trip to the leading cities of the Continent, London, and New York, displays some exquisite shoes of new designs…

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Granville Show Successful Exhibition

The Biz · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 1

The 14th annual show of the Granville and District Agricultural Society was held on Saturday and Monday last. Weather conditions were perfect and the…

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Blacktown Show

The Biz · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 4

The 16th annual show of Blacktown Agricultural Society will be held on February 22 and 23. Entries close February 9. See advt…

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Dubbo Poultry Show

The Land · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 19

THE Dubbo Poultry Club's first show will be held on May 21 and 22, in conjunction with the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association. Particulars may be obtained from…

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Big Carnival For Deaf, Dumb and Blind

The Sun · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 3

A big and varied programme of athletics and cycling will be presented, at Hurstville Oval on Tuesday night. February 12…

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Hurstville Gala Athletic Stars in Night Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 3

Sydney's star athletes will provide the highlights at the athletic and cycling carnival to be presented at Hurstville Oval on Tuesday night,…

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Granville Show Outstanding B.L. Cockerel

The Land · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 19

The Granville and District Agricultural Society held its annual show at the Granville Showground on January 20 and 28. The entries in all…

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The Moving Picture Show Belts Within Belts

The Sun · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 8

I read with a considerable amount of interest (writes Dr. Archibald Grubb, Litt. D.) of the plans of the London County Council to have a…

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In The Ring at Kiama's Big Dairy Stock Show

The Land · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 13

Copies of all pictures on this page and of "Land" photographs on other pages in this issue may be Obtained on application to The Manager, "The Land," 59 Regent Street, Sydney. Trice 2/6 each (plus postage), size 8 ins. x 6 ins…

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Dairy Cattle on Parade at Kiama Outstanding A.I.S. Cattle at Kiama Show

The Land · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 12

TWO brothers—Messrs. George Grey, of Kiama, and Theo Grey, of Albion Park—were among the most successful exhibitors of dairy cattle at the Kiama Show last week. Mr. George Grey is a prominent breeder of Australian Illawarra Shorthorns, and Mr. Theo Grey is equally well known as a breeder of Jerseys…

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Industrial News Summons Issued to Rail Chief To Show Cause On 44-Hour Week Question

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 8

CALLING upon the Commissioner for Railways to show cause why the 44-hour week should not be restored to A.R.U. members, a…

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A Section for the Poultry Farmer Promising Young Birds Wyandotte Club's Twelfth Annual Show Was Successful

The Land · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 19

THE twelfth annual young bird show, conducted by the Wyandotle Club of N.S.W., was held in Carey's Hall, Parramatta, on January 28. Entries to the number of 71, as against 81 last year, which was a record, were still well in advance of other shows…

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