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Shows & fairs, 1937

4,538 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 227

Dogs at Royal Show

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 16

The entries for the dog section of the 1937 Royal Agricultural Show are expected to exceed the record of 2040 established last year…

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"Value of the Easter Show'

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 4

The Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Lyons, will deliver a broadcast address to-night through the Australian Broadcasting Commission's…

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Value of the Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 9

The Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. Lyons) will give a broadcast address to-night through the Australian Broadcasting Commission's network of stations from 2FC, at 7.30 o'clock,…

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CORONATION. Exhibition of Robes. Queen Elizabeth's Suggestion. London, Feb. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 11

The "Daily Telegraph" says that, at the suggestion of Queen Elizabeth, who feels that very few people will be able to see the coronation dresses and robes, arrangements are…

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The Moving Picture Show He Sets 'Em Up

The Sun · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 12

Lord Nuffield shouted for all hands and the cook on board the Orion Most of the first-class passengers [?] champagne, and for the f[?] free…

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"Bulletin" Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 11

Mr. Justice Evatt, when opening the black-and-white exhibition arranged by the "Bulletin" at David Jones's George-street store yesterday, congratulated that journal on its…

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British Trades Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 20

The directors of the British Trade Fair to be held in Sydney shortly, replying yesterday to the statement of the president of the Chamber of Manufactures of New South Wales…

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Ryde Hospital Carnival

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 4

The Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. Spooner, will officially open the Ryde Hospital Carnival, at Ryde Oval, at 3.30 p.m. on…

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Carnival for Hospital

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 20

A carnival to raise funds for the Ryde District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital will open at Ryde Park on Friday, and will continue for a week. The Minister for Works and Local…

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Swimming. North Sydney Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 20

The North Sydney Amateur Swimming Club's annual carnival will be held in the North Sydney Olympic pool on Saturday night, and a fine programme will be decided. One of the principal…

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Prague Fair Czechoslovakia Lifts Import Restrictions

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 1

Czechoslovakia lifted a good part of its import restrictions from January 1, 1937. More than two-thirds of imported articles…

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Prime Minister Praises Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 20

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons), in a broad-cast address from Station 2FC last night, said that the Royal Esater Show was without doubt one of the most important events held in the…

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Strike at Show Is Likely

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 2

IF the Royal Agricultural Society attempts today to engage outside labor in place of the striking plasterers, all…

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Pete the Tramp-- (Every Wednesday and Saturday) --Fair Exchange

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 16

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Referendum Fair Deal for All Lyons Urges a "Yes" Vote

The Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 10

Stability of prices and a fair deal for the primary producer and the consumer, founded on a policy of…

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The Moving Picture Show Tom The Fettler

The Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 12

To gain an insight of what fettlers have to face in the daily task, Mr. Hartigan walked along the lines for two miles and stood between passing trains…

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The Turf: The Victorian Autumn Racing Carnival — Incidents at Moorefield

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 53

NEW SOUTH WALES will be strongly represented, both numerically and in quality, at the Victorian autumn racing campaign. Gold Rod, the crack two-year-old of last season, seemed…

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Shop Window of State Lyons on Royal Show

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 10

INAUGURATING a series of talks, pointing out the benefit of the Royal Show to the State and to Australia as a whole, the Prime…

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Record Show at Gosford Dog Racing Helps Finances GOSFORD

The Sun · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 23

The Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association's 48th show opened to-day. Last year, because of a heavy bank…

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Firth Test. Clash with Racing Carnival. Question of Attendance. (By Our Cricket Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 19

There will be a clash between two important sporting fixtures in Melbourne at the end of the month—the fifth test match at the Melbourne…

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