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Shows & fairs, 1939

3,516 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 176

Police Night Carnival

Daily News · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 10

The Police-Speedway Carnival, which was postponed on Saturday last on account of rain, will be held at the Sydney Sports Ground on Saturday night next…

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Taralga Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 16

WINNING Herefords at Taralga show were owned by Messrs. L. and A. Corby. Devon prises went to Mr. H. McLean's stock, Messrs. C. Chalker,…

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Bowraville Show

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

QUALITY of the cattle at Bowraville show was excellent. Leading exhibitor of Jerzeys was Mr. T. J. Boorer, who showed the champions and the cows that…

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Police Speedway Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 5

The Police-Empire Speedway Carnival, twice postponed on account of rain, will be held at the Sports Ground on Saturday night…

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Show Art Union

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 5

The sale of tickets for the Nepean District A.H. and I. Society's art union close of 25th Inst., and are 6d each. The prizes are as follows:—First, cents'…

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Luddenham Show Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 4

A dance will be held on the second night of the Luddenham Show (this Saturday, 18th inst) in the Progress Hall, Luddenam, under the…

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Bingara Show Winners

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 16

GRAND champion bull at Blngara show was Mr. W. Mclirath's Hereford. Windsor Puritan. Mr. [?] owned the grand champion cow, Windsor…

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Woodville's Show Team

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 5

MR. A. C. HOLLINS, of Woodville Australian Illawarra Shorthern Stud, Castlereagh Road, via Penrith, will exhibit four animals at the Sydney show…

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Police Carnival to Be Repeated

The Sun · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 10

Stars from four countries will give an international flavor to the midget speed car race at the postponed police carnival at the Sports Ground next…

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Exhibition Boards Exciting Match Race Events

Referee · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 20

CONTINUING on his morry match winning way, Billy Guyatt defeated Mickey Francolse on Saturday night last on the Exhibition board…

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Looking Ahead Junior Red Cross Exhibition

Liverpool News · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 4

The news that Her Excellency Lady owrie, wife of the Governor-General of Australia, has promised to attend the Junior Red Cross exhibition, in the…

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Show Attractions Nepean A.H. & I. SOCIETY'S 47th EXHIBITION Meritorious Farm Exhibits, Despite Adverse Season Bright Ring Programme

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 1

NEPEAN A.H. and I. Society has no reason to be dissatisfied with its 47th Annual Show, held on Friday and Saturday last. Despite a very adverse season, with continued record heat and droughty conditions, there was a splendid exhibit of products of the land. Particularly commendable was a wonderful farm produce display on the stage of the pavilion by Mr. Ernie Field…

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Flower Show at Bexley

The Propeller · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 1

The sixth autumn flower show of the Bexley District Horticultural Society was opened last Saturday afternoon in the Bexley Masonic Hall by…

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Ambulance at the Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 4

Nepean Ambulance had the waggon on the ground during the Nepean Show last week, and officers had several minor cases to deal with…

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Northern Suburbs Annual Show

Daily News · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 2

A "Country Show at the City's Gates" is the title claimed by the Northern Suburbs Annual Show at St. Ives on Saturday…

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BAROLIN Prominent Show Winner

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

WITH a herd of breeding cows by the champion bulls, Tocal Gladstone, Gobartville Forcst King, Hobartville Hereutes, and Condover…

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Royal Life-saving Society Championship Swimming Carnival

The Propeller · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 7

The Royal Life-Saving Society held a championship carnival last Saturday at the Rockdale Municipal Baths. Brighton-le-Sands, competitors being present from all…

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KANOONA Champion's Progeny for Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 10

KANOONA Hereford stud, Muswellbrook, has a group of Gold Miner calves for the Sydney show and sales. Gold Miner, by Golden…

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Going Down for the Show?

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 15

MENTION the word "show to country people and immediately is envisioned cattle parading in the ring; magnificent exhibits of primary products;…

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Swiss National Exhibition. ZURICH, 6th MAY—29th OCTOBER

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 31

About every 25 years the Swiss take a sort of national inventory. They hold the Swiss National Exhibition. In addition to having a grand time, they put on an…

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