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Shows & fairs, 1939

3,516 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 176

Parramatta Annual Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 14

The annual show of Parramatta and District will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18. An attractive schedule has been arranged and…

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Women's Cricket. Country Carnival. Goulburn's Good Play

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 21

Goulburn women cricketers gave a good display at University Oval No. 2 yesterday, when they beat a metropolitan team by 110 runs on the first innings. Miss I…

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A Show That Glitters with Names and Music

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 12

In the U.S.A. radio presentation and show production is handled on a scale almost as pretentious as that which characterises the film business…

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Hills District Many Attend Funeral of Show Treasurer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 14

A tribute to the popularity of Mr. Francis (Frank) Stephenson, whose death at the age of 67 occurred on Friday, was the large funeral at Castle…

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Swiss Exhibition

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 6

ZURICH, city of contrasts, with its narrow, cobbled streets, and its modern boulevardes, has been chosen as the site for the next Switzerland National…

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Tamworth Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 6

FOR its 66th annual show on 21st, 22nd, 23rd, March, Tamworth P. and A. Association will distribute £1100 in cash prizes, and will offer thirty-five cups and…

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Mount Druitt Dance Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 8

In addition to the usual Saturday night dance, great preparations are being made for a unique carnival dance on Friday, 3rd February…

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Approved Films. for General Exhibition

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 20

The undermentioned films have been released during the week as suitable for "General Exhibition" by the Australian Catholic Central Film Council:…

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Postal Employees 1st Interstate Carnival

Referee · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 20

A NEW sports carnival of importance will be held at Henson Park, Sydney, on February, 2…

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Tenders for Show Booths

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 2

Tenders, closing on 3rd February, are invited by the Luddenham A. and H Society for publican's, refreshment, and dinner booths for the annual show…

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Vergil Lo Schiavo. Exhibition by Italian Painter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 6

A group of oils by Vergil Lo Schiavo, a young Italian who has studied and painted mostly in Australia, is on view at the Italian Club in Macquarie Place…

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District Exhibits at Royal Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 6

An interesting feature at the Royal Show, and one that has some special interest in this district, inasmuch as local products are usually represented…

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Farm-owned Mills Wheatgrower's Union Move Fair Bread Prices

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 6

FAIR prices for wheat and bread are among the objectives of the new Wheatgrowers' Co-operative Protection Society (N.S.W.) Ltd., fostered…

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Surf Club to Show New Home

The Sun · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 48

Manly Life Saving Club will have an opportunity to display the comfort of its new £32,000 clubhouse at its annual surf gala next…

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Rain Fell for Albion Park Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 10

ALBION PARK show was held last week in rainy weather, a welcome change after the dry period that the district has experienced. Although…

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Women's Industries at the Royal Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 2

After a lapse of 20 years the Royal Easter Show will re-introduce a section devoted to women's industries. The occasion will be marked by a fine…

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Show Cattle Minister on T.B. TESTING

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 6

On the question of restrictions on cattle exhibited at agricultural shows consequent on T.B.-testing, the Minister for Agricultural, Mr A. W. Reid…

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Liverpool Show Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4

The Biz · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 6
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The most looked for event along the Southern line—the Liverpool show—will be held on Friday and Saturday. February 3 and 4. and, despite the setbacks…

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Nepean Show March 10 and 11 Deputy Premier Asked to Open

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 1

AT a meeting of the Committee of the Nepean A.H. and I. Society on Tuesday evening, it was decided to ask the Deputy Premier,…

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