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Shows & fairs, 1936

5,219 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 250

"Top Hat" Perfect Dancing Show at State

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

"Top Hat" is the most delightful combination of melody and rhythm that has been brought to the screen. Fresh as daisies, Fred Astaire and…

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Business Change Cordial Factory Show President Going

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

BY the sale of the well-known cordial manufactory in Station Street, Penrith seems likely to lose in the near future one of its…

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The Moving Picture Show a Good Time

The Sun · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

The All Blacks have arrived in Vancouver in their "best condition," Peter learns. All bore the marks of an enjoyable holiday at the winter…

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Japanese Eyes Turn South Industrialists Show the Way

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 8

WHILE politicians and militarists are devoting their attention to westward expansion on the Asiatic continent, industrialists are…

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Surf Club Activities Postponed Bondi Will Now Have First Carnival Thatcher Cup

The Labor Daily · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 3

THE decision of the Surf Life-Saving Association to postpone all activities of clubs as well as the carnivals set down for to-day and Monday will enable the…

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£100,000 COMPANY Has Taken Over Huge Low Grade Show

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 11

AMONG potential low-grade propositions in W.A., attention has been attracted to a show at Reedy's on the Murchison. It is styled the…

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Simpkins Saved the Show Can Give It, But Can He Take It?

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 14

MANY fighters can hand it out. But when it comes to taking punishment it's a horse of another color. "Spike"…

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Internationalism in a Leap Year Fair

The Sun · Sunday 26 January 1936 · page 17

IN two years' time the Sisters of Charity, whose order was responsible for the…

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"Red Salute" Next Show For Plaza

Truth · Sunday 26 January 1936 · page 25

LAUGHTER, romance and thrills from San Francisco to the Mexican border, and a fast-moving story reminiscent of "It…

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Bonnie Filly Four in a Row for Bonnie Legion Matchless a Show

Truth · Sunday 26 January 1936 · page 2

THERE are legion racegoers who declare that Bonnie Legion is the smartest filly since Valicare. She is unbeaten at her only…

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British Industries Fair London

The Labor Daily · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 1

It was officially announced. in response to inquiries, that the British Industries Fair at Olympia and White City and at Castle Bromwich…

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Hornsby Dog Show

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 5

The Canine Corporation of Australia conducted a two-point championship show at Hornsby this afternoon. Awards:-- Pomeranians.--Baby puppy and senior dog:…

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Made Show Its Hand

The Labor Daily · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 4

Sir,--I am glad to notice by "The Labor Daily" that the Local Government Association is interesting it self in the question of the huge…

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Capitol Show Jane Withers Scores

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 10

"Paddy O'Day," at the Capitol, is a film for which there are many precedents. It is the story of an immigrant girl, adrift in the New…

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Big Day Granville Show Ring Events

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 5

The Granville and District Agricultural Society's annual show was continued to-day. Trotting events, postponed from…

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The Moving Picture Show Question List

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 6

"The London 'Daily Express' has got all hot and bothered over Bradman's steel-shafted bat," said Amelia. "They say the M.C.C. may soon have…

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Cool Change Expected This Evening BAROMETER 29.95 INDICATOR Fair

The Sun · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

City Forecast: At first mostly fine with cloud, warm and sultry; moderate to fresh easterly breeze, but a temporary south to south-east change…

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Horsewoman Competes at Show. a Great-grandmother

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 8

Mrs. Richard John Newill, of Seven Hills, who celebrated her 71st birthday last September, and the 47th anniversary of her wedding last Monday, was a competitor in several…

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New Show at St. James To-day

The Labor Daily · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 8

In view of the holiday, special arrangements have been made for the premiere performance of "Broadway Melody of 1938" to-day at the St…

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Marrying Was Problem Bright Show at Prince Edward

The Labor Daily · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 8

It is said there are only two things to marry for--love or money. In "Hands Across the Table." which opened at the…

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