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Shows & fairs, 1937

4,538 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 227

Australia's "Show Pieces"

The Sun · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 8

WITH two Test Matches to each team the stage is set for a great and exciting finale in three weeks' time. Owing to the failure of the English team in some of its early matches, there was a tendency among Press-critics, who had…

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Cameo's New Show

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 6

Barbara Stanwyck has been elected "Number One Actress and Swell Person" by every member of the 'company that worked with her and…

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Thieves at Show Ground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 11

An attempt was made to break open the pavilion at the Castle Hill Showground last night. In the pavilion was a varied collection of goods to be exhibited at the show…

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Referendum Issue Will Show Farmers Their Real Friends

The Land · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 4

"I WONDER what some of the opponents of the present proposal would say if it were suddenly discovered that the Commonwealth had no power to impose Customs duties, and whether they would adopt the came attitude towards any referendum designed to restore…

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Racehorse Is Show Star Old Antique's New Role

The Sun · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 12

Antique, a former N.Z. Champion racehorse, and the handsome bay Helen Twelvetrees rode in "Thoroughbred," is now winning prizes at…

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Gerringong J.F.C. Show on March 13

The Land · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 17

The third annual show of the Gerrigong District Junior Farmers' Club;will be held on March 13 at Jubilee Park, Gerringong…

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The Moving Picture Show a Fairly Easy One

The Sun · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 8

Peter listened interestedly to Vic. Richardson's little sum over the air: "Hammond is one of the two greatest batsmen."…

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Mammoth Tent Show to Tour "White Horse Inn"

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 4

By arrangement with J. C. Williamson, Ltd., the new theatrical company of Mammoth Productions, Ltd., is taking the musical spectacle, "White…

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On the Wing of the Poultry World Quirindi Agricultural Show

The Land · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 25

THE Quirindi and District P.A. and H. Association's 37th annual show will be held on March 3 and 4. Poultry has been well catered for. Classes are…

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Magnificant Dairy Cattle of The South Coast Parade AT Wollogong's Annual Show

The Land · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 13

Some of the splendid Guernsey cattle, in the Grand Parade at Wollongong Show. The…

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Bridge Pylon Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 10

The exhibition at the south-eastern pylon on the Harbour Bridge is open dally from 10 a m. till 5 30 p.m Hie lens of the giant electrically-operated camera obscura enables any scene within…

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Cowboys at Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 2

Buckjumping, bulldogging, and steerriding will be among the ring attractions at the Royal Easter Show. The Royal Agricultural Society has…

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Life-saving. Ramsgate Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 21

The Ramsgate Club will hold its annual carnival [?] Brighton Baths, Rockdale, to-night, starting at [?] o'clock. Events on the programme will include [?] grand parade and march past, with eight teams…

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Bright Show for Children

The Sun · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 2

At the children's party at Anthony Horderns' to-day the Kit Kat Band of juvenile players received enthusiastic applause. It was a morning for…

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Next St. James Show

The Labor Daily · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 9

When "Libelled Lady" concludes its record-breaking season at the St. James, it will be followed by Joan Crawford and Robert Taylor in "The Gorgeous Hussy."…

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"Show Boat" Rolls On

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 23

HISTORY was made in Sydney on Thursday last, when the Liberty Theatre presented "Show Boat" to a full house, bringing the total number of paid…

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Art Shows in Country Exhibition Room Suggestion

The Sun · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 7

EVERY leading country town should provide itself with one attractive room for loan exhibitions of pictures, the…

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Coming Royal Show. Special Ring Attractions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 14

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society is maintaining its policy by providing most attractive ring events at the coming Easter Show. Buckjumping, bulldogging,…

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The Moving Picture Show Our MacKangaroo

The Sun · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 4

"The Times," in a loading article, facetiously recommends the migration of kangaruos to Scotland as Imperial propagandists. It has been proven that the…

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Cowboys for Royal Show Two Teams Booked to Perform

The Labor Daily · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 5

THE Royal Agricultural Society is again following a progressive policy of providing the most attractive ring events possible at the…

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