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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Royal Show Schedule Revisions

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

Since the publication of the schedule of prizes for the Royal Easter Show it has been found necessary to make some revisions…

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Beach Derby At Narrabeen Surf Carnival

The Labor Daily · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 3

A novelty in the form of a beach derby will be one of the main attractions at the Wally Proudfoot memorial surf carnival conducted by the…

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Uncle Sams Leap Year Carnival Novel Costumes

The Sun · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 38

MISSES SHEILA AND PATSY MCDONALD, Sheila Christmas, and Pat Nail will make four jolly looking "Uncle Sams" assisting Mrs. A. E…

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Blacktown Show Bruxner to Open

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

The Minister for Transport (Lieut.-Col. M. Bruxner) will officially open Blacktown Show, to be held on February 28 and 29…

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Guernsey Fair Leading Studs to Offer Stock for Sale

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

ABOUT fifty head of pedigree cattle, the greater number being females, will be offered at the 7th annual Guernsey fair, to be held in conjunction with…

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Kempsey-Crescent Will Hold. Its Carnival At Home

Referee · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 2

THOUGH the trustees of the Crescent Head Recreation Reserve refused Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Club permission to hold its annual surf carnival…

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The Moving Picture Show Fishy Facts

The Sun · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 20

Having carefully examined the arguments of both sides to the swordfish controversy, I feel that there is work for the educationist (writes Dr…

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27-Act Show Circus At Sports Ground

The Sun · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 26

With a 27-act programme of acrobatics, bareback riding, trapeze stunts and other features, the Ivan Brothers' International "Top of the World"…

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To Open the Show Mr. Hughes Will Officiate at Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--That Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R., would officially open the Newcastle Show on February 27 was announced to-day…

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The Man on the Land. Reports and Hints. Royal Easter Show

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 26

"Something still better" is the reply given by Colonel Somerville when asked how he expects this year's Royal Show will be. The Show will be held this year from…

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R.A.S. ACTIVITIES. Veterinary Scholarship Awarded. Changes in Show Schedule

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 9

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society has granted its exhibition at the Sydney University for the Faculty of Veterinary Science to Mr. Jack W. Odbert, of…

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Kilbirnie Cows Berry Training Farm's Purchases Expected in Time for Royal Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

Six A.I.S. cows bought recently for Berry training farm from Macfarlane Br[?] "Ki[?] Radford (Q.), passed all tests for health and will…

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Industries Fair Bigger Than Ever. Britain's Shop Window. (From Our Special Correspondent.) By Air Mail. LONDON, Jan. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 10

With the return of relative prosperity, it is not surprising that the British Industries Fair, which celebrates its "coming of age" simultaneously in London and Birmingham…

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Armidale Cup Should Be an Attractive Carnival Analysis of Prospects Points To Regal Star For Big Race

Referee · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

THE Armidale Cup carnival is round once again, and club officials have everything ready for the big meeting next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. This fixture is one of the most popular of country attractions, and Sydney is sure to be…

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Melbourne Hopes Show Pleasing Track Form Prospects Bright Heritor a Good Half Barak, Allunga Went Well

The Sun · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 15

Fast gallops by horses booked for Melbourne were again features of this morning's track work…

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St. John's Wort and Fat Lambs Tests Show Dark-skinned Sheep as Conquerors of Weed Pest

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 10

The possibility of using dark-skinned animals to graze off paddocks infested with St. John's wort was first introduced to farmers by "The Farmer and Settler" on October 24th, 1935, when Mr. C. G. Madell told of how a farmer (Mr. Wigley) in the hills south of Mudgee had proved to his own…

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Splendid Stock Show at Oldest South Coast Exhibition

The Land · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 7

The parade of prize stock at Wollongong Show made an excellent…

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Hospital Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

The carnival that is being held at Trarey Street, Hurstville, on behalf of the St. George District Hospital, is to continue every night until Saturday…

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St. George Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 16

For the 880 yards open handicap included in the programme of the St. George district club's carnival next Tuesday night, starts allotted are:- First heat: J. Lucas, scratch; F. W. O'Brien,…

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Guyra Show

The Land · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 21

GUYRA'S 31st. exhibition will be held on February 18 and 19, when 75 classes will be available for poultry (standard utility, ducks and turkeys). The secretary, Mr. A…

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