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Shows & fairs, 1939

3,516 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 176

Newport Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 16

An invitation surf carnival will be held at Newport on April 1. Events include march past, R. and R. competition. senior and junior surf and belt…

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Police Gala At Show Gd

Daily News · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 10

A FEAST of spectacular and novel entertainment will be presented at the N.S.W. Police carnival, to be…

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Police Carnival

To Ethnico Vema = Greek National Tribune · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 5

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Blacktown Show Schedules Available

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 9

Schedules are now available for the Blacktown Agricultural Society's twentieth annual show. The show, which promises to be a record success takes…

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Castle Hill Show Schedules

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 3

Schedules for the Castle Hill Show which is to be held on March 24 and 25, are now available, from the secretary Castle Hill, from the "Argus" office…

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Talking for Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 22

The thoroughbred stallion, Talking, and a two-year-old filly by Salmagundi left Segenhoe Stud in a two-horse motor float yesterday morning and arrived at J. E. Pike's Randwick…

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The New York Fair—to Open on April 30th, 1939

Construction · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 6

We show the first official painting of New York World's Fair, 1939, showing £31,000,000, “World of To-morrow” Exposition as it will appear at gala opening on April 30. Beyond colourful structures of this metropolis of a New Day rise slender spires of host city of New York where lavish preparations are also under way to entertain millions of visitors this Summer. Fair .and City are expected to vie with each other as attractions during coming months, the one offering a glimpse of possibilities for peace and progress in future, the other portraying great achievements of present and rich treasures of past,…

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Women's Swimming. Carnival Handicap Heats. Too Many Produce Boredom

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 22

A suggestion by Mrs. F. Buckle, the president, at the monthly meeting of the New South Wales Women's Swimming Association that heats of the 55 yards handicap, listed in the…

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Parramatta Show Friday and Saturday Record Entries

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 2

Preparing for what promises to be a record show, Mr. G. F. Wilson, energetic secretary of the Parramatta Agricultural Society, is as busy as the…

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Prepare for Show Down Ban On Camps

Daily News · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 6

"WALLSEND unemployed are determined to win the final round, on February 22, of their fight against the injustice of the road camps." Mr. S. Campbell, of Walls-…

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Share Values Hold at Late Rates Turnover Covers Fair Range Base Metal Stocks Are Still Easier

The Sun · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 21

The improved tone was maintained on the Sydney Stock Exchange today, most sales in the investments section being made at laic rates. Except for the 4 p.c. issues, which were all traded,…

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Hard Season for Beef Cattle. Worst for 25 Years. Show Shorthorn Teams

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 13

This has been the hardest season for cattle breeders in northern New South Wales for 25 years. As a result, it is expected that only…

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Decision Was Fair

Referee · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 12

AFTER watching Sammy Garcia (Boston, U.S.A., 8.9), and Henry Mareno (Mexico, 8.13) at West Melbourne Stadium on Saturday evening,…

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Novel Exhibition Home

The Propeller · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon, at 3.30, a now furnished exhibition home, the first in the St. George district, will be opened by the Mayor of Bexley,…

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Lidcombe Carnival Dance

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 31

One of Father Lloyd's works has now been completed, and on Tuesday next, 21st inst., the new parish hall will be onened by holding a carnival dance…

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Fairfield Swimming Carnival

The Biz · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

At "Sandy." Fairfield Park. next Sunday. the newly-formed local swimming club will hold its first carnival. An attractive programme will be contested,…

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Old Exhibition Building Stays

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 7

Demolition of a "temporary" building 64 years old was urged by Alderman Marks at yesterday's meeting of the City Council Finance Committee…

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Luddenhan Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

Schedules of Luddenhnm Show may be obtained from the secretary, Mr A. A. Fawcett. Mulgoa, or from the secretary of Nepean A.H. and I. Society,…

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Blacktown Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

The schedule of Blacktown Show, to be held on 3rd and 4th March, is now available. Entries definitely close on Saturday, 25th February. The…

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Approved Films. for General Exhibition

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 7

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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