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Shows & fairs, 1936

5,219 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 250

Lansdowne Show

The Biz · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

The secretary of Lansdown[?] show withes to acknowledye the many kind expressions of appreciation accorded to his commitee and himself[?] during [?]…

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King to Visit Fair London

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

King Edward will probably fulfil his first public engagement since his accession by visiting the British Industries Fair shortly after its opening…

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Carnival Changed Olympic Pool Delay

The Sun · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 8

Officials of the N.S.W.A.S.A. were disappointed to-day on learning that the Olympic pool which is being built at North Sydney will not be…

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Veteran of the Show-Ring

The Land · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

SHOW-RING STEWARD FOR FORTY-SIX YEARS Mr. Larry Carr, aged 77 years, is one of the oldest members of the Wollongong Show Association. He has been a ring steward for 46 years, and, during that period, he has presented the blue ribbons to all first prize winners in the ring. Mr. Carr is shown here decorating Miss Betty Byrne after she was adjudged the best novice lady rider at Wollongong Show last week…

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Children Will Show Their Skill

The Sun · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 7

Many daring exhibitions of horsemanship will be given at the police carnival on February 29 by the Maitland Mounteds, a clever juvenile team. The children in the picture are: Keith Farrell, 13, Max Bross[?]an. 8, Tom Bullen, 14, Joe Smith, 9, Max Smith, 11. Cliff Henry, 12, Bert Appleyard, 14. Bill Enright, 14, and…

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Championship Surf Carnival Elimination Heats Draw and Positions

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

THE draw was made last night of the elimination heats of the North and South Metropolitan Surf Life Saving Clubs for the…

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Centenary Exhibition. Federal Ministers to Visit Adelaide. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) stated to-day that the Federal Government would be represented at the opening of the South Australian Centenary Exhibition in Adelaide…

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Preparing for Royal Show Many Innovations

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 11

WITH a view to furthering the interest of the youth of the country in progressive agricultural methods and modern ideas of animal…

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The Moving Picture Show Life Is Cruel

The Sun · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 6

"Now they've gone and done it!" said Amelia. "They've hurt poor Mr. Grey's feelings and he threatens to leave Australia."…

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Social at Lansdowne Creating Interest in Show

The Biz · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

With a view to helping the success of the [?] show a social was held in the School of Arts, Lan[?]downe, on Saturday night last. A good attendance…

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J. W. ODBERT Winner of R.A.S. Vet. Science Exhibition

The Land · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

THE council of the Royal Agricultural Society have granted their Exhibition at the Sydney University for the Faculty of Veterinary Science…

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Rail Prosperity How They Show a Surplus in India

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 9

The railways of India are the most prosperous in the world to-day, said Mr. W. Gauld, who arrived at Sydney yesterday by the Moldavia on his…

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Star Men to Run at St. GEORGE Attractive Events At Charity Carnival HURSTVILLE

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

Soma of the country's best alhletes will appear at a charity carnival arranged by the St. George District A.A.A. for Hurstville Oval next Tuesday…

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“Elect Bill Mountjoy and Return A.L.P. Govt. Picture of Nazi Conference Sydney Germans Show Lack of Enthusiasm

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

Quite a number of our readers may not know that a section of the Nazi Party of Germany exists in Sydney, that it is becoming…

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The Beehive Write on light, cheap paper, and on one side of the paper only. Letters should show names, addresses, and pen-names of each Bee, and state whether Young or Associate Members. The Beehive is an association of "Land" and "Countrywoman" readers for social entertainment and for community service. The children up to sixteen years of age are in one class, and all over sixteen are in another, and are called Associates. The Hive is the foe of country loneliness; it gives country children and their alders opportunities for self depression and opens avenues of social usefulness. Life membership badges are 6d., post free

The Land · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 25

My Dear Buzzers, I returned from a glorious holiday on the South Coast this morning, to find just dozens and dozens, and then more dozens of letters awaiting me, to say nothing bf a very, very pleasant surprise, in the shape of a donation of 22/-' for the Cot Fund, from…

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Activities of Royal Agricultural Society

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 5

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society wishes to stress the importance of the Championship Conservation of Fodder Competitions that…

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Pylon Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 11

The exhibition at the south-eastern pylon on the Harbour Bridge is open dally, from 10 a.m. until 5.30 p.m., except Saturdays and Sundays, on which days the closing hour is extended to 10…

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Amateur Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 22

The open carnival for members of the New South Wales Cyclists' Union to-night will be' held at Henson Park, Marrickville…

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South Narrabeen Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 22

The Wally Proudfoot memorial surf carnival, which is to be held at South Narrabeen beach this afternoon, and the proceeds of which will be devoted to the purchase of a new surf boat for the…

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