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Shows & fairs, 1941

3,057 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 153

Pigs at the Show More Exhibitors Increased Entries of Berkshires and Wessex Saddlebacks

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 17

THERE will be 52 exhibitors of pigs at the Royal Empire Show, compared in the sections for Berkshires and Wessex Saddlebacks. Although some breeds show a slight falling away in entries,…

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Great Showing Expected Tops of the Nation's Beef Cattle Herds Will Meet in Competition Excellent Prospects for Empire Exhibition

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 20

STUDMASTERS have made a splendid response to make the Royal Empire show, to open on April 7, an unqualified success. In face of a combination of adverse circumstances—the war—early doubt as to whether the show would be held—bad seasonal conditions—and the not so adverse heavy demand for good beef…

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Improvement in Our Beef Herds is Necessary Outlook is Bright Breeders Must Market Cattle of Type Britain Wants Importance of Royal Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 8

"THERE is an old adage," said Mr. J. Tanner, noted authority on the beef cattle industry of this State, "that all armies march on their stomach." "As to the food that goes into the stomach of an army,"…

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Our Stud Breeders Have Made a Magnificent Response Royal Empire Show Two States will be Represented in Parades of Dairy Cattle Important Bearing on Herd Improvement

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 11

A REVIEW of the catalogue for the Royal Empire show indicates that the breeders of stud dairy cattle in New South Wales have spared no effort to make their section at the big exhibition one of the best yet. New South Wales and Victoria will be worthily represented by stock bred within their own borders, and by importations which enthusiastic breeders have made at no inconsiderable expense. The leaders of the…

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“Autumn Fair”

The Observer · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 3

The Annual “Autumn Fair” of the Cronulla Congregational Church, held in the Church grounds, Wilshire Ave[?] on Saturday, [?] March, proved a…

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Nancy a Fair Exchange

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 11

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Hospital Carnival Off

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 20

The "All variety" Carnival, in aid of the Royal Hospital for Women, set down for the Sydney Sports Ground last night, was postponed until…

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Electrical Exhibition at Kogarah and Hurstville

The St George Call · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 1

You have probably heard the story of the Scotsman who went to the races for . how to back I the tote, and…

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Surf Life-saving. To-morrow's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 13

An invitation has been extended to as many officers and sailors as possible from the Uniting American squadron of warships to attend the carnival of the Surf…

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Women's Handicraft Judges at Empire Show

The Land · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 18

Judges appointed for the women handicraft section of the forthecoming Royal Empire Show are as follow[?] Needlework: Miss E. L. G. Go[?]…

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At the 73rd Glen Innes Show

The Land · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 9

Champion Clydesdale mare at the 73rd annual Glen Innes Show, "Faithful May," exhibited by W. H. Wilson, Elmvale Stud, Glen Innes. A good line-up in the farm horse section at Glen Innes Show, the class for the best type of mare or gelding suitable for active farm work. Winners of the first three places (in foreground) were all exhibited by W. H. Wilson,Elmvale Stud…

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Lady Riders Busy Preparing For Show

The Land · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 18

As ever, at this time of the year, scores of horsewomen of Sydney and country, as well as well-known equestriennes of other…

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Hens Show Bigger Profit in Egg Test

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 16

A profit of 122 a bird over cost of feed was the result of the 39th egg-laying competition just concluded at Hawkesbury College. This compares wih 114 last year…

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Permanent Show of Australia's Wool New York, Thursday (A.A.P.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 3

Wool exhibits from the Australian Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, 1939-40, are now installed permanently in the Philadelphia Industrial Museum. Strength of Australia's ties…

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A Section for the Poultry Farmer Selecting Birds for the Show Bench; Points to Remember By an Expert

The Land · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 17

NOW that entries for the poultry section at the forthcoming Royal Empire Show have closed, and the official list of judges been anounced, exhibitors, fanciers, and studbreeders will be active in the selection of suitable stock for that exhibition…

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Defence of Malaya. Further Reinforcements. Could Put Up "Good Show." From a Special Representative of the A.A.P. SINGAPORE, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 10

An indication that further reinforcements of Imperial troops have arrived in Malaya was given by the Commander-in-Chief, Far East Command, Air…

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After the Show

The World's News · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 17

THE cab stopped outside the studio, and two people in evening dress, a man and a girl, alighted. They stood for a moment on the dark…

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Club Supremacy. Surf Life-saving Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 18

The principal event at the Surf LifeSaving Association's carnival this afternoon at Bondi will be the rescue and resuscitation premiership. It has been…

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Boxers Will Benefit. Promoters Show Keenness

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 18

Boxers are likely to benefit by the keenness of rival promoters in Sydney. A state of war at present exists between a couple of…

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World's Biggest Dog Show. Entries for Sydney Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 12

With 2,463 entries, and the benching of no fewer than 1,265 dogs, the Royal Empire Show dog section next month will maintain the Sydney Royal's position as…

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