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Shows & fairs, 1936

5,219 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250

Finishes Close at Drummoyne Successful Swimming Carnival

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

Drummoyne Amateur Swimming Club's 32nd annual carnival, held at Drummoyne Baths last night, was well attended, and many closely-contested…

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Butter Section at Easter Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

IN the five export and print butter classes 232 entries were received from principal N.S.W. and Queensland factories. More than forty will compete in Royal export salted and unsalted classes, One sample box will be judged at the show and another shipped to London for judging. A silver cup was…

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Printers Show Appreciation Secretary's Position

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 6

Recognising the importance of the position of secretary of the organisation, in which he was the mouthpiece of the members, and the unsatisfactory situation…

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Show Feeding Shorthorn Breeder's Opinion

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 6

THE dangers associated with the overfeeding of beef cattle for shows, and its detrimental effect on constitution were discussed in these colunms…

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To See Fair Play Taxation Commissioner and the Public

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 6

The Commissioner for Taxation (Mr. McMahon) does not want tho public to get a wrong impression regarding the policy of the department…

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Jubilee Show at Berry Exhibition of Illawarras, Jerseys and Ayrshires Draws Favorable Comment from Judges Aurtral Park Wins Championship Group Prize

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 13

Although Berry, in common with other South Coast centra, is regarded as a stronghold of the A.I.S. breed, a notable feature of the Jubilee show this week was the number of Jerseys and Ayrshires. Jerseys were almost as numerous as A.I.S. and the Ayrthires, numerically, were not far behind. A special cup for the grand champion group of the show was won by E. Chegwidden's Austral Park Jerseys…

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Night Athletic Carnival. Record Crowd at Hurstville Oval

The Propeller · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 6

The biggest crowd ever seen on Hurstville Oval, about 4000 people, attended the second annual carnival of the St. George Amateur Athletic…

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JERSEYS Many Nice Cattle on Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 13

"THE best display yet," was how an old member of the society described the Jersey exhibition. Entries were numerous. Leading exhibitors were Theo Grey,…

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Brilliant Success Liverpool Effort Show Society

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 7

Attended by over 400 people, Liverpool A. H. and I. Society's dance in the town hall on Saturday set a high standard for 1936 social…

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The Moving Picture Show Truculent Messages

The Sun · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 20

Printed messages are often found in cases of German goods received in Italy, says Mr. Ward Price. These messages -- though there is no…

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Herefords and Shorthorns from North for Sydney Show Show Stalls Order Changed for Some Breeds

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 9

ON the representation of the Short-horn, Hereford, and Aberdcen-Angus Societies, these breeds at the forthcoming and future Royal Easter…

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Teams Selected For Sydney Royal Show Department's Pigs

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 14

MR. A. E. GRAY, senior piggery instruction, has completed his inspection of the pig studs at Grafton and Wollongbar.He selected fourteen Berkshires…

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Last Carnival at Old Venue Nth. Sydney Swimming at Lavender Bay

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

NORTH SYDNEY CLUB will hold its 33rd annual carnival in the Lavender Bay Baths at 8 p.m. on Saturday. February 22, Irian exhibition swim. R. Clark, Empire…

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Children's Competitions. Essays on Royal Show. Pasture Improvement Project

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 9

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society has arranged for an essay competition in three groups, open to pupils of all schools. The society is providing prize-money…

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A Model Cycling Club Mere Boys Show the Way

Referee · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 19

AS a pattern for all cycling bodies, the Paddington Pedal Pushers (Sydney), may well claim fame. Here is a small band of mere lads who are…

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Preparing for Show Careful Washing and Grooming Improves Appearance

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 14

IN preparing pigs for show the animals should be washed with warm water and soap. After they have dried a liberal drawing of oil should be applied,…

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Show Essay R.A.S. Offers Prizes for Country Children

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 15

The Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., for the first time in its history, has decided to hold an essay competition for children. The prizes…

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Junior Farmers' Clubs Junior Farmers Camp to be Held Again at Royal Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 15

TO further country lads' interests in progressive agricultural methods and modern ideas of animal husbandry, the Royal Agricultural Society has again…

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Rain Mars Nowra Show Opening Splendid Line-up of Pick of South Coast Dairy Studs Pleases Judges

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

HEAVY rain seemed likely to mar Nowra show, which opened this morning, but the weather cleared later and dairy cattle Judging began. Only a few classed were paraded when tho downpour…

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Swam Her Way Into Olympic Team Kitty Mackay Is No. 1 Star Equal to Best in World Great Showing At Perth Carnival Must Go

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 3

By winning the 110 yards freestyle championship at Perth on Tuesday in 1 min. 9 sec., Miss Kitty Mackay, of New South…

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