Maroubra Surf Carnival. Exciting Boat Races. Capsizes, Swampings, and a Colusion
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 5
Capsizes, swampings end a collision tn the surfboat races made the Maroubra surf carnival held on Saturday, the most exciting this season. Waves were forming a long way out past the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Banking Shares Show Strength Tone on 'Change Is Steady Mount Lyell Suffers A Moderate Reverse
The Sun · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 12
Despite the diminutive proportions of trading, the market on the Sydney Stock Exchange to-day presented a strong appearance. Few falls in prices were recorded, while leading…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Fair Rents Act
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 9
Builders who have been erecting cottage homes for sale or renting are seriously perturbed by the effects of the Fair Rents Act, as many builders find it impossible to sell the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Show Will Be on As Usual Troops Will Move When Desired
The Sun · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 12
"When the time comes, all the troops and military equipment can be moved out of the Show Ground within 24 hours," said Colonel G…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Motor Cycling. Blacktown Carnival
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 19
An all-day motor cycle carnival will be held on the "Poplars" road circuit, at Blacktown, on Monday. The programme embraces a series of open scratch races for senior and junior riders,…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Sea Crafts Exhibition at Genoa
Il Giornale Italiano · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 1
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Continued on Trove, page 1 →Queer Paintings. Mr. Cant's Exhibition
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 10
Mr. James Cant, who has placed 25 of his pictures on view at the Macquarie Galleries, makes an acknowledgment in the foreword to his catalogue. He has "been influenced in…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Will Attempt Record Star Trotter at Blacktown Show
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 11
Local champion trotter, Dix Minton, will attempt to lower the record for Blacktown Show track at this year's show…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Further Support for Banks at Firmer Rates Metal Shares Show Easier Tendency
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 13
FURTHER steady support f[?] prices on the Stock Exch only trading of note was in Ba[?] This stock moved up 6 to £2717,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Prices Show a Vicious Spiral Peer's Fear of Disaster Appeal To Cabinet LONDON
The Sun · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 2
"If the vicious spiral of rising prices for food and raw materials continues, it will end in disaster," declared Lord Elibank, in the Lords to-day. During a debate on the export trade, Lord Elibank,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Radio News and Features Make It A Habit Tune in to 2Ch 2Ch Entertains the Whole Family for a Jolly Cruise Another Show Boat Outing
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 10
The first Jolly Boat Cruise of 1940, with all the trappings and trimmings which made it Sydney's most popular harbour outing in 1939 will be held on Saturday, and the opportunity still remains to obtain tickets for adults and children at…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Freshwater Surf Carnival
Daily News · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 10
Freshwater Surf Life-Saving Club will hold Its carnival on Monday next. Already 1023 entries have been received for the events…
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Liverpool News · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 2
Also in The Biz
For years past the Liverpool A.H. and I. Society's annual show has been considered one of the most important in the County of Cumberland, and the display…
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Nepean Times · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 4
The schedule of the 48th Annual Show or Nepean A.H. and I. Society, which will be held on February 23 arid 24, is now available. Copies may…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SWIMMING. Western Suburbs Championships Carnival
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 16
The Bankstown Swimming Club has the senior 110 yards freestyle and low-board diving and junior 110 yards backstroke championships of the Western Suburbs and the 550 yirds Griffiths Cup…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Some Features of Sydney Show Schedule
The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 4
IN addition to caps and trophies approximately £1300 in prize-money will be distributed to successful exhibitors of dairy cattle at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hospital Jubilee Carnival From March 29 to April. 6
Nepean Times · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 7
On April 1 next the Nepean District Hospital will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its foundation, and at a public meeting held last month it was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →New Rules Herdsmen's Contest at Sydney Show
The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 5
THOSE who intend taking part in the b[?]men's competition for which 5 prize money and a [?] trophy have been donated at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Woodside Park Team for Sydney Royal Show
The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 4
LAST, year's Ayrshire champion—Glen Belah Reuben and El Rimal Winsome— are being prepared by Mr. F…
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