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Shows & fairs, 1937

4,538 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 227

British Trade Fair In City Building

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 18

To encourage Australians to "Buy British," a British Trade Fair will be held in a Central Square building in Sydney from February 15 to March…

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Nepean Show Schedile

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 4

The schedule for Nepean Show, to he held on 26th and 27th February, is now available, and copies can be obtained from the secretary, Mr E. F…

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South Coast Show Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 8

Da[?]to snow, the first of the series on the South Coast, opens on Friday and concludes on Saturday. Mr. H. Seattle, the secretary, reports that entries are as…

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The Moving Picture Show Effrontery

The Sun · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 20

"A very minor appointment is rapidly becoming a major issue because of the effrontery of certain interests," says Mr. C. L. A. Abbott. M.H.R…

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Blacktown Show Clash with Referendum

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 6

It was discovered at the meeting of the Blacktown Agricultural Society on Monday, that the second day of the Show, March 6, clashes with the Federal…

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Annual Show Prospects Are Bright

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 2

Weather conditions have been bright—not so far as the public is concerned—but from the point, of view of those who exhibit in shows…

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Storyettes No Show at All

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 2

"Well, dear," Mr. Gray, a keen horticulturist said, on his return home, "what did you think of the flower show?" "Very poor indeed," his wife replied…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival. Men's Singles Semi-finalists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 16

As a result of the matches played in the men's s[?]agles championship at the [?] lawn tennis carnival yesterday. J. O'Donnch, F. [?]ward, J. Roagers, and F. E. Kahns have quali[?]ed for the…

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Castle Hill Show Bigger Than Ever

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 4

The 1937 Castle Hill Show, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6, is expected to be bigger and better than ever before…

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Liberty Nearing Record "Show Boat's" Figures

The Labor Daily · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 10

WITH each session still attracting capacity houses, it is certain that "Show Boat," which has delighted Sydney theatregoers for…

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British Cruiser Passes Beneath the Bridge — Australia Trades with East — Swimming Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 14

The British cruiser Danae arrived at Sydney yesterday on her way to join the China Squadron. Before berthing at Circular Quay, the Danae made a short cruise about the harbour, passing beneath the Harbour Bridge. Jack Tars on the British cruiser Danae, after the bustle of…

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King's Head May Win the Challenge Up 2lb For Carrington Second Others with Fair Prospects

Referee · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 1

THERE was no doubt as to what would head the Challenge Stakes weights. King's Head was a certainty for that honor, and with only 2lb more than when second in the Carrington Stakes…

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For the Dog Lover Neville Dawson for R.A.S. SHOW

Referee · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 11

MR. HAMILTON, chairman of the dog section of the Sydney R.A.S., tells me that Mr. Neville Dawson, secretary of the Fox Terrier Club of…

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Country Tennis Carnival Real Talent in Town Big Surprise Was the Defeat of Newcastle Team

Referee · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 21

THOUGH the main purpose of the Country Carnival now in progress at Rushcutter Bay is simply [?] exercise and a rest from the labors of the year by the men and women who represent the backbone of the country, the immense wealth of talent and the widespread vogue of the game are amazing…

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Women in Outdoor Sport. Australian Championships. Miss Evelyn de Lacy's Success. To-night's Carnival at Coogee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 24

"Well, thal is one of them," said Miss Evelyn de Lacy, the Western Australian swimmer, when she won the 110 yards freestyle championship of Australia at the North Sydney pool on Monday night. "If I can only win the 220 yards title on Saturday, I feel that I will have every…

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Polled Herefords Purity of Blood Doubted What English and Australian Records Show To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 7

I have followed the articles by "Musterer" in "The Farmer and Settler" on dehorning, and was particularly interested when the subject of breeding the…

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Promoted Novicer Made Exhibition of Class Milers in Gold Cup Finished Down the Course at Randwick, But Always A Winner at Moorefield Tuckiar Was Welcome Turn-up for the Ringmen

Referee · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 4

STRICTLY on form alone, Tuckiar wasn't in the race for the Peter Moore Gold Cup at Moorefield on Saturday last, but form was blown to the winds when the good-looking son of Heroic strolled in with the big end of the stakemoney, and gave the ringmen a…

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Athletic and Cycling Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 3

On Tuesday. 2nd. February, the club's third annual carnival will take place, Hurstville Oval, the proceeds of which are to go to the St. George Dist…

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Orange Show Date

The Land · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 15

The Orange Show this year will be held on April 13, 14, and 15, and not on March 13, 14, and 15 as was stated in our list of coming country shows…

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A Good Show!

The Land · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 21

"How did the Smythe wedding go off?" "Fine, until the minister asked the bride if she would obey her…

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