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Shows & fairs, 1936

5,219 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250

Son Beat Father Challenge Trotting Race At Show

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1936 · page 10

A race between Cecil Jones, well-known trotting driver and rider, and his 12-years-old son Ray, was one of the ring events…

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Back to Stage Formerly Star Of Stavisky Show PARIS

Truth · Sunday 9 February 1936 · page 15

IT is said that Rita George is centring her attention on the Paris stage once again. Rita George's name was often…

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Cossacks in Big Feats Will Thrill Crowds at Royal Show

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1936 · page 13

New thrills are in store for patrons at this year's Royal Show, says Jack Stekletsky, leader of the party of five Cossacks, who arrived yesterday by…

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Surf Both Came in on Same Wave Thrilling Surf Boat Duel At South Narrabeen Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1936 · page 19

A feature of the South Narrabeen Surf Club's carnival yesterday was the thrilling finish in the senior surf-boat race between Freshwater A and Mona Vale, the former winning by half a length…

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Police Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 16

Entries close with the Amateur Athletic Association of New South Wales, at 1.30 p.m. to-day, for the 100yds, 880yds, one mils walk, and pole vaule handicaps included in the programme of the Police…

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Championships Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 8

The executive committee of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association lias derided that the remaining State championships carnival will be held at Manly Municipal Baths on the night…

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South Narrabeen Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 8

Heavy suri with baffling cross currents had [?] be faced by competitors in water events at South Narrabeen Club's Wally Proudfoot Memorial Carnival, which was held on South Narrabeen Beach…

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Liverpool Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 2

A full report of the Liverpool Show, which was held on Friday and Saturday last, will be published in Thursday's issue…

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Interstate Carnival. League Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 16

An interstate cycling carnival was held on Saturday night at Pratten Park under the auspices of the New South Wales League of Wheelmen on the new board track…

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Perth Trotting Carnival. New Derby Leading

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 15

The interdominion trotting championship carnival was opened on Saturday night at Gloucester Park, when the mile event (2m 12s limit) was decided in three divisions,…

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Crawford and Quist. Exhibition Games. LAUNCESTON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 11

J. H. Crawford and A. K. Quist, assisted by local players, played exhibition games on the North Tasmanian Lawn Tennis Association's courts yesterday afternoon before a…

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Royal Easter Show Special Ring Attractions

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society is again following its progressive policy by providing the most attractive ring events possible for the…

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"The Royal" Sydney Show Societies Activities

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society at its last meeting granted their exhibition at the Sydney University for the Faculty of Veterinary Science to…

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Ivan Brothers' Circus. a Spectacular Show

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

The performance by Ivan Brothers' International Circus at the Sports Ground on Saturday augurs well for a successful season. All that is best on a circus programme is…

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Cossack Horsemen. Attraction for Sydney Show

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

Five Cossack horsemen arrived by the Maunganul on Saturday from America, to give exhibitions of acrobatic [?]orsemanship at the Sydney Show They were J. Strekletsky, S…

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The Moving Picture Show Water Board Aroused

The Sun · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 6

The Water Board crouched with all its heads together. "Ha!" it hissed, and "Ho!" it hissed; and it narrowed its eyes…

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Cattle for King Likely Buyer Arrives for Sydney Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--Major H. McCormick. secretary of the Duchy of Cornwall, who arrived by the Orontes to-night, will visit the Sydney Show,…

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Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 15

Manly club's annual carnival, which was postponed from January 25. will be held on February 29, when qualifying teats in connection with the East Association's championships carnival will be…

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St. George Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 16

Empire, Australian, and State champions will be engaged at the St. George District Club's second annual athletic and cycling carnival, to be held at Hurstville Oval to-night. In addition to the…

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Botany Harriers' Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 16

Botany Harriers' night carnival will be held at Rushcutter Bay Oval on February 25. The principal events will be the Norman Cunningham memorial trophy 100 yards open handicap, and…

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