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Shows & fairs, 1939

3,516 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 176

Arranging Fashion Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 20

MRS. C. R. GURNEY, of Believue Hill, who is, one of the vice-presidents of the committee which is arranging the Voice of Vague fashion parade, which…

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Show Spccial Prizes

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

The International Harvester Coy., through its local agent, Mr C. J. Welch, has donated a single-furrow plough for the Nepean Chow, to be held next…

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Rockdale Flower Show

The Propeller · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

The second annual flower show, organised by Rockdale Council in conjunction with the Arncliffe, Bexley, and St. George Horticultural…

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Picnic Dog Show

The Biz · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 10

A picnic dog show will be held at Campbell-Cowle's grounds, St. John's Park,on Sunday next, 19th. 'Bus from Canley Vale at 12.15 p.m. Gate entries…

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Australia at N.Z. Exhibition Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 48

Immediate steps would be taken to organise the Australian exhibit for the New Zealand Centenary Exhibition at Wellington on November 8,…

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Fairfield School of Arts Reopening Carnival Dance

The Biz · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

The sub-committee appointed to organise a function to assist the funds, and celebrate the re-opening of the hall, has decided to hold a carnival dance on…

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Rail Concessions for Newcastle Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--From February 22 to 25, inclusive return railway tickets for the Newcastle Show at single fare and a third, with a minimum of 28 first class and 2 second…

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Friendly Critic At Art Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 22

LADY GOWRIE, with Mr. F. C. Medsworth, the new lecturer in art at the East Sydney Technical College, inspecting the exhibits of the…

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Governor to Open Warren Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 11

THE State Governor, Lord Wakehurst, has accepted an invitation to open the Warren show, on 31st May and 1st…

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Color Film At Fashion Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 22

A Technicolor film displaying the latest overseas fashions in appropriate settings will be shown at the Australia Hotel on March 3, when the committee…

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Lawn Tennis. Illawarra Suburbs Association. Exhibition Tennis Matches

The Propeller · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 6

A most attractive exhibition tennis programme will be provided at the Association's Courts. Chapel Street, Rockdale, on Tuesday night, 21st Instant. The…

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Old Exhibition Building May Become Up-to-date Stadium

Referee · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 12

THE old Exhibition building in Prince Alfred Park (Sydney), once conducted as a skating: rink, by Larry Foley, may blossom as a stadium…

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Exhibition Building. "Eyesore," Says Alderman. Tenders for New Lease

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 8

The old Exhibition Building in Prince Alfred Park was an eyesore and should be pulled down, Alderman Marks told the City Council finance committee yesterday…

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Nepean Show Meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 6

The ladies' auxiliary of the Nepean A.H. and I. Society met at the School of Arts on Friday evening, when there wns a fair attendance of ladies. The…

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Record Entries for Show. Wyong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 5

Despite the recent dry spell, and the destruction caused by heat and bushfires, the Wyong Agricultural Association has received record entries for all sections in the annual show,…

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Nowra Show Good Stock Exhibited Friesians Impress

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 4

ONE of the best classes in the cattle section at Nowra show last week was that for aged A.I.S. cows in milk. The winner, a member…

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Guyra Show Beef Cattle and Merino Sheep

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 14

THE Hereford section at Guyra used to provide a contest each year between the Estate of H. W. Curtis, of Abbey Green, and Mr. L. P. Dutton…

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ATHLETICS. Eastern Suburbs Carnival. J. W. Ryan Wins Carr Cup

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 13

The annual competition for the T. P. Carr Cup, a 100 yards handicap open to all members of clubs affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Association of New South Wales was the principal event…

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Novelties at London Exhibition. From Our Own Correspondent. London, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 10

Three novelties are displayed at the inventions exhibition in London. One is a motor car door, which rolls like a camera shutter, enabling the occupants to alight in…

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Need for Skilled Craftsmen. Importance of Technical Education. Exhibition by Students

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 5

The Minister for Labour and Industry, Mr. Hawkins, emphasised the importance of technical education yesterday when he opened an exhibition of work by Sydney Technical…

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