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Shows & fairs, 1940

2,746 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 138

Police Carnival

The Propeller · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 7

Many local police are taking part in the annual police carnival to be held on Saturday afternoon and night, 24th instant, at the Sydney Show…

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Students at Exhibition

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 12

ADMIRING EXHIBITS of fellow-students, Miss Joyce Collins (left) and Miss Phyllis Baylas, at the annual display of art students' work, arranged by the Sydney Technical College, and opened yesterday at the Department of Education's galleries…

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Art Students' Exhibition

Daily News · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

An art exhibition of works for students from the East Sydney Technical College was opened yesterday in the Education Department gallery…

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Show Society

Liverpool News · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

On Monday evening last the council of Liverpool A.H. and I. Society met in the School of Arts. The secretary, Mr. B. C. Fitzpatrick,…

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Blacktown Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4
Also in The Biz

Blacktown Show will be held to-morrow (Friday) and Saturday! Memorial gates to the late Mr Joseph Hicks, President of the Society for…

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Newcastle Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--Newcastle Show will open next Wednesday and will continue till Saturday…

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Blacktown Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

Blacktown Show, which takes place this week-end, promises to [?] usual standard of Blacktown Shows, despite the trying weather. The…

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Technical College Students. Interesting Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

There is always a great deal to intciest the visitor in the periodical exhibitions by East Sydney Technical College students. The latest one, which the Attorney-General, Sir Henry…

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Liverpool Show Society

The Biz · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 8

On Monday evening last the council [?] Liverpool A.H. and I. Society met in the School of Arts. The secretary. Mr. B. C. Fitzpatrick,…

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Fine Art Show

Daily News · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

Miss Anita Aarons (above) admires a sweets dish, and Mrs. Yvonne Dubois (below) a candlestick, which she made…

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Hospital Jubilee Carnival Great Success Assured

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

Arrangements for the Nepean District Hospital Jubilee Carnival, to be held at Penrith from March 29 to April 6 are proceeding apace and will soon…

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Hurstville Sports Carnival Cycling and Athletic Events

The Propeller · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 6

A large crowd of spectators attended Hurstville Oval on Tuesday night, when the sixth annual athletic and cycling carnival of the St. George…

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Rodeo Champions for Easter Show

The Sun · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 8

"The best team of American and Canadian cowboys and cowgirls ever in Australia will arrive in Sydney next week to take part in the Royal…

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Professed Ignorance At Art Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 12

Two engineers and a barrister addressed an audience of artists at the opening of the annual exhibition of work of…

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Guyra Agricultural Show. Guyra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

There was keen competition in the draught horse classes at the local shoyy Owing to cattle dispersal sales the stud section was deleted this year. There were record sheep…

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American Team for Show Rodeo

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 8

The best team of rodeo cowboys and cowgirls to visit Australia will arrive in Sydney next week for the Royal Show. The cowboys are Hank Mills, of…

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ATHLETICS. St. George Carnival. (Held at Hurstville Oval.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 13

220 yards open handicap; J. Brady (St. Geo.) 19yds, 21.5s. 1; M. McGrath (Cant.-Bank.), 15yds, 2; M. Clissold (St. Geo.). 15yds, 3. 880 yards: R. Smith (Botany), 95yds, 1m 52s,…

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Yass Show Support from Gunning Breeders

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 11

SUPPORT from Gunning poultrymen at Yass show was very strong. Local breeders were not, in the opinion of many, as well represented as they should…

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Water Polo. Test Players Show Form

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 13

Players selected in the New South Wales water polo team, which is to meet Victoria in the first test mutch on Saturday night, were in good form in the premiership competition. The…

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