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Shows & fairs, 1935

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Country Carnival. Newcastle I. Beaten

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 14

The surprise i the country tennis carnival. which was continued at the Lawn Tennis Ground, Rushcutter Bay, on Saturday, was the defeat of the premier team, Newcastle I., at…

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Rodeo Thrills Exciting Exhibition at Velodrome

The Labor Daily · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 8

For a few hours on Saturday night, at the Canterbury Velodrome, the cowboy heroes of fiction became living beings, and…

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The Suburbs. Granville Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 11

The Grenville Agricultural Society will hold its annual show at the Granville Showground on Anniversary Day (January 28). The officials expect a record number of entries…

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CYCLING. Marrickville Carnival. Pethybridge's Track Record

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 14

H. Pethebridge, by winning the five miles scratch race in 10m 54 4-5s at the open cycling carnival promoted by the Marrickville District Club, at Henson Park, Marrickville, on Saturday night,…

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St. George Club Carnival. Laidlaws New Record

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 7

St. George League Swimming Club conducted its seventh annual carnival at Kogarah Municipal Baths Sans Souci, on Saturday. One of the outstanding performers was A…

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At Manly To-day Inter-varsity Swimming Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 3

Several well-known Sydney University swimmers will be competing to-day in the annual inter-University carnival, which commences at the…

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The Moving Picture Show Here's a Medal!

The Sun · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 6

Five thousands medals are coming to Australia as awards for merit on the occasion of King George's jubilee. Who'll be the lucky ones? You…

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Cowboy and Indian Real Wild West Show at Velodrome

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 8

Sydney saw a real cowboy and Indian show at the international stampede and Wild West rodeo at the Canterbury Velodrome on Saturday…

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Flower Show Excellent Quality in Exhibits Four Wins for Lady Member

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 2

Entries of excellent quality were received at the fourth monthly members' show held by the Liverpool Horticultural Society in the Protestant Hall last…

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Universities Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 15

The annual inter-university swimming carnival was opened yesterday at Manly Baths, when representatives of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane competed…

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Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 16

The country carnival was postponed yesterday as the courts were too wet for play. The draw for to-day will be the same as appeared in yesterday's "Herald;" but all competitors must…

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The Moving Picture Show Copy Cats

The Sun · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 8

"I see that the new dinner gowns of black and white are ingenious," said Amelia. "I think I'd prefer the one with the short cape and the…

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Australia Fair Not For Challenge Will Have Spell Horse to Be Sent Away Next Week Volwood

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 2

AUSTRALIA FAIR, who was one of the favorites for the Challenge Stakes, was relieved yesterday of his engagements…

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For Women Autumn Show. New Materials Are Interesting. Celophane Is Here

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 4

Though summer has barely made up its mind to arrive, autumn and winter goods from oversea have already arrived, and were exhibited…

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The Future? Exam. in Review What Lists Show CITY v. COUNTRY

The Sun · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 11

ARE boys more studious than girls? Has the country a lesser academic tendency than the city? Will we have more…

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Finnish Fair, 1935

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 1

The Finnish Fair Committee in Finland is arranging a special Grand Fair in Helsinki during the week 5-13 October this year…

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Coogee Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 18

The fifth annual night carnival of the Coogee Surf Club will be held in the safety enclosure at Coogee Beach on Saturday night…

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Carnival Dates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 18

The following clubs have been granted permission to hold carnivals on the dates specified:— Oatley, February 3; Balmoral, February 4: Drummoyne, February 6; North Sydney, February 9…

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Cycling. Bankstown Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 17

Entries close on Saturday at the Sports Club for the Bankstown Amateur Club's provident fund committee at Memorial Park track on Anniversary night, January 26. There will be two senior…

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Goulburn Carnival. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 17

In a series of special match races at the Goulburn Amateur Bicycle Club's carnival at the Sports Ground on Saturday night. P. Grunsell and W. Docksey (Goulburn) beat R. Worthington and V…

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