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Shows & fairs, 1939

3,516 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 176

Will Show Myall Heifer at Roma

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 14

MYALL HYROINE 21st, a Hereford helfer purchased by Mr. F. T. Hopkins, Bengalla, Roma (Q.) from Mrs. H. B. Fenwick. Myall stud Clendon…

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Tennis Teams' Ordeal. Country Carnival Matches. Scone Women Successful

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 15

While country tennis players have often been subjected to sultry conditions, it is doubtful if they have ever been asked to compete under more…

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Free Railway Passes for Show Judges Sought

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 11

THAT free railway passes should be granted to judges at agricultural allows is the contention of the N.S.W. Unitd Purebred Dairy Cattle Breeders'…

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Royal Show New Peters' Prizes Challenge Gold Cup

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 11

PRIZE money totalling £1300 will be distributed in the dairy cattle section at the Sydney Royal Show, which…

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Artist Honoured Abroad. Opening Address at Art Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 22

MR. DARYL LINDSAY is the youngest member of the celebrated Lindsay family, so well known that some day it may be the subject…

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Wild West Show at V.p. Delay at Barrier Robbed L. Gay of Chance

Daily News · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 9

THEY certainly do things at Victoria Park in right Royal style. The barrier should have been scrapped many moons ago. It is up to the A.J.C., as the controlling body, to see that every racecourse has…

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Features of Next Royal Show Sheaf-Tossing Championship Inaugurated Additions to Clydesdale Section in Expanded Schedule

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 3

AN interesting feature of the Sydney Royal show this year will be a sheaf tossing competition, which carries £60 prize money. It is expected that the contest will attract interstate entrants, as the prixe money is said to be three times greater than has been…

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LOOKING Backwards Our Catholic Life of Long Age "There's many a memory bright and fair will tingle at a name, But leave unstirred the embers there we cannot fan to flame."—"Around the Boree Log." Notes From Our Files of 1902

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 33

Miss Amy Castles returned to Australia in April alter her studies and concerts given abroad. The "Freeman" grew enthusiastic about the young…

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Show Wheat Classes

The Land · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 3

THE closing date for entries in the Wheat Section for the Royal Easter Show has been extended from January 11 to January 18…

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Poultry Sections at Yass Show

The Land · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 18

The Yass Agricultural and Pastoral Association will hold their annual show on February 28 and March 1. Classes have been provided for many…

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Oat Classes at Royal Show

The Land · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 7

The attention of growers is directed to the oat classes at the Royal Show. For the second year in succession Clifford Love and Co., Ltd. have contributed £50 for the best…

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Country Tennis Carnival. Men's Knockout Rounds. Cessnock's Struggle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 15

The first round of the men's knockout competition, in the country tennis carnival, was played at the Lawn Tennis Ground, Rushcutter Bay,…

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North Cronulla S.L.S.C. 2nd Annual Surf Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 6

Last Saturday was a busy day for the North Cronulla boys as they were holding their 2nd annua] surf carnival. The eather was beautiful and plenty…

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£15,500 Prize Money For Big Easter Show

The Land · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

PRIZE-MONEY totalling £15,500 will be offered by the Royal Agricultural Society at its annual Easter Exhibition in…

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All Stud Cattle To Be Judged On One Day At This Year's Show

The Land · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

AT this year's Royal Easter Show the beef cattle classifications of previous years will be retained, and there will be additional classes for Poll Shorthorns…

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Topical Talks To Motor Cyclists Mystery Cycle Details Told at Show Ultra-luxury Claimed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 10

One of the surprises of the Earl's Court show was George Brough's "Golden Dream." Details of its construction and…

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Melbourne Annoyed Wants Duke, but not on a walk-in, walk-out basis Melbourne is annoyed because the Federal Government has decided not [?] Melbourne Still Annoyed Now claims Duke's house is Lord Mayor's show

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

Melbourne is still annoyed about the Federal Government not providing a residence there for the Duke of Kent when he comes to Australia as Governor-General. BOTH the King and the Duke…

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The Beehive Write on one side of the paper only. Letters should show names, addresses, and pen-names of each Bee, and state whether Young or Associate Members. The Beehive is an association of "Land" readers for social entertainment and community service. The children up to sixteen years of age are in one class, and all over sixteen are in another, and are called Associates.- The Hive is the foe of country loneliness; it gives country children and their elders opportunities for self expression and opens avenues of social usefulness. Life membership badges are 6d, post free. Our Stamp Collectors

The Land · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 16

Many stamp writers cause confusion by their elaborate directions on how to collect; but a little advice is often helpful. Remember stamp collecting is a hobby, never let it…

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Royal Show Wheat Entries

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 6

The closing date for entries in the wheat section for the Royal Easter Show has been extended to January, 18. This year the wheat classes have been…

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Judge for Dog Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1939 · page 5

Ernest W. B. Perry, of Dandenong, Victoria, has been appointed for the annual show of the Canine Corporation of Australia, to be held on Monday…

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