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Shows & fairs, 1938

4,136 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 207

Surrealist Madhouse Art Show PARIS

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 1

A NIGHTMARE collection of gigantic interpretations of the sub-conscious are shown at the International Surrealist…

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Dairy Cattle Champions at Dapto Show

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 24

Champion Jersey bull, and also grand, champion dairy b[?]ll, at Dapto…

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Champion at a South Coast Show

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 15

Champion draught stallion at Dapt[?] Shozv, "Major's Emblem," exhibited by J. E. Gibson (Unanderra)…

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Juniors Urged to Support Royal Show

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 12

IN a special appeal to junior farmers throughout the State, Secretary of the Junior Farmers' Council (Mr. N. Simmons) urges…

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Ambitious Project. Dubbo Swimming Carnival. International Swimmers to Compete

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 15

The Amateur swimming Association is organising one of the greatest sporting fixtures so far held in country districts—an international swimming carnival at Dubbo on…

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About People We Know Boggabri Show Committee

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 2

From 50 nominations for the committee of the Boggabri Show Association the following 40 were elected: A. Hudson, O. E. Richards, A. J. R…

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With the Junior farmers Clubs Current News and Notes Royal Show Schedule

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 12

ACOMPREHENSIVE classification at the 1938 Royal…

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Dairy Cattle and Farm Horses in the Ring at Dapto's Annual Show

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 11

Youthful prise-winners in the dairy cattle section at Dapto Show, on the South Coast. This class, for the best heifer calf, under 12 months old, owned by a boy or girl under 16 years, was won by Muriel Duncan's exhibit…

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A Section for the Poultry Farmer, Conducted by an Expert How to Prepare Birds for the Forthcoming Show Season

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 26

DURING this month a start will be made with poultry shows in conjunction with agricultural societies in country districts. Metropolitan poultry clubs will not commence their show season until, after the Royal Agricultural Show. During this month,…

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Market News and Reviews Finance Letter a City Man Writes to His Country Cousin Markets Show Greater Stability — Australia's Overseas Trade Balance—Record Banking Figures. Pitt Street, Sydney. January 18, 1938

The Land · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 26

Dear Tom, On the whole, the trading and industrial situation in Australia continues to be characterised by a high level of activity, and…

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Granville Show

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 9

Records are expected in all sections at the 17th annual show of the Granville and District Agricultural Society, at the Granville Showground, on…

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1500 For Freshwater Carnival

The Labor Daily · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 3

FRESHWATER Surf Life Saving Club will hold its 28th annual carnival on Anniversary Day. Record entries have been received…

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Freshwater Surf Carnival Stars

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 17

Record entries are expected for the Anniversary Day surf carnival at Freshwater on Wednesday. Among the entries already received…

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Advance Australia Fair! 150 Jahre Australien

Die Brucke = The Bridge · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 1

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Captain to Show Cause Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 8

Captain John Altken, master of the freighter Saros, which went aground near Cane Everard on Christmas Day, will appear before the Marine…

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Australian Bowling Carnival. Yesterday's Play. Singles Championship. Programme Disorganised

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 16

Confusion was caused yesterday in the opening round of the singles championship of the Australian bowling carnival. Wet greens led to the decision that no play…

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St. Ives Show Grant for Improving Stock Urged

The Labor Daily · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 8

The annual snow of the Northern Suburbs A. and H. Association was officially opened yesterday by sir Frederick Stewart. M.H.R.. who…

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Pageant Seats at High Figure Decorations on Show Tomorrow

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 2

SEATS to view the Pageant on January 26 were almost unobtainable yesterday except at high prices. As a result, the…

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Harbour Festivities. New Regulations Issued. Controlling Water Traffic. Landing Ceremony and Venetian Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 17

Special regulations were published in the Government Gazette yesterday by the Maritime Services Board for the control of vessels during the landing ceremony at Farm Cove on January 26 and the Venetian Carnival on January 29…

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Fierce Dragon in Parade Chinese Monster Is 148 Feet Long Expert Craftsmen Prepare Strange Animals Color in Carnival

The Sun · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 2

A fantastic zoological parade will be provided by Chinese residents of Sydney for the celebrations. As well as the spectacular dragon, 148ft. long, there will be seven strange horses and other "animals,"…

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