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Shows & fairs, 1935

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Boxing Exhibition

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 2

BILLY McCONNELL'S team of boxers is to meet Norman Macfarlane's puplis at the lst-named Newtown gym. on Sunday morning at 10.30…

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Country Tennis Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 13

The Country Carnival commences at the Lawn Tennis Ground, Rushcutter Bay, on January 8, and nearly one hundred teams will be participating this year. Many familiar faces will be missing, and a…

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Victoria's Big Carnival

Referee · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 19

THE features of the opening days of the Victorian Yacht Racing Association's great Centenary Carnival were the size and calibre of the fields, and the…

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Diocese of [?]ownshille Cathedral Fair

The Catholic Press · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 38

The Cathedral fair drive was brought to a conclusion with the fair, held at the Strand Park. The fair was formally opened toy Alderman G. Hayes, who was…

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[?]Rungle Juniors Hold Successfu, Exhibition

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 11

THE third annual show of the Brungle J.F.O. was an outstanding success, and demonstrated the progress made by this live organisation. The first show…

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Dubbo Carnival An Attractive Programme

Referee · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 22

WITH the excitement of the Christmas racing carnivals hardly abated, cyclists will rail in with the string of track carnivals throughout the season…

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Motoring Accessories Olympic Show Features

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 14

One of the most interesting subsidiary features, of the Olympia Motor Show were the new accessories and ear equipment which occupied many stands in that…

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EXHIBITION? Proposal for Granville 50th Anniversary of Town

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 2

An Industrial exhibition may be held in Granville this year—the 50th year since the incorporation of Granville as a municipality…

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The Moving Picture Show Big Mouths

The Sun · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 12

"Germany wouldn't bite Austria, but her mouth is open." The analogy of the friendly Alsatian is obvious here. Like…

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"Nice Goings On" New Show for Criterion

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 9

GUS BLUETT, popular Australian comedian, will play the leading role in "Nice Goings On," a London musical success which opens at the Criterion on Satur[?]…

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Around the Surf Beaches Teams For Champ. Carnival Being Chosen Club Notes

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 3

OWING to the holidays the usual monthly meeting of the council of the Surf Life-Saving Association. which should have been held…

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Tears and Laughs New Show for Prince Ed. Sound Cast

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 10

GARY COOPER, Carole Lombard. [?] and Shirley Temple are perfectly cast in the new Prince Edward attraction "Now and Forever."…

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Our Horses Fewer than in 1929; Goats Show Increased Number

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 4

In the past five years, according to figures issued by the Government statistician, the number of horses in New South Wales has fallen from 567,371…

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Australia Fair Was The Star Solo Turn Smart Four Style Is Attractive R'wick Gallops Lord Sun's Speed

The Sun · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 6

DESPITE a heavy atmosphere at Randwick racecouse this morning, some capital track gallops were witnessed on the outside of the course…

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Noel Ryan's Splendid Form at Manly Japanese Stars Ready For Saturday's Carnival Styles of the Visitors

Referee · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 11

THE highlights of the Manly Carnival programme, apart from Charlton's swim which is described on page 1, was Noel Ryan's valiant attempt to catch the leader, Kenny Foster, in the 440 yards Special Invitation Handicap, and he swam into third place in the smart time of…

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Track Work Gives Guide to Moorefield Winners Moorefield Gold Cup Horses in Their Final Gallops Australia Fair Runs a Fast Half Mile at Randwick Buonarroti Is a Fit Horse

Referee · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 6

SOME of the Randwick horses who are to contest races at the Gold Cup Meeting at Moorefield on Saturday recorded smart gallops on the tracks this morning. Australia Fair, who evidently hasn't been knocked out…

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At Chatswood Exhibition Matches

The Sun · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 10

Visitors from Dubbo, Grafton, Casino and New Zealand watched today at the Chatswood Croquet Club the exhibition matches between three…

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Royal Show

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 10

THE Royal Agricultural Society has already issued its schedule of prizes for the Royal Easter Show, 15th to 24th April, 1935. Entries in the poultry section…

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Dog Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 5

A championship dog show is to be held at the Canterbury Park Racecourse on february 23. The show, which is to be held under the rules of the Kennel Association of New South Wales, is in aid…

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Wollongong Show

The Land · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 10

THE annual exhibition of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association will be held on January 31 and February 1 and 2. Standard and utility classes are provided…

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