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Shows & fairs, 1941

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Sydney Sheep Show. Plans for June Fair

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 4

On the assumption that there will be no obstacle to the holding of the Sydney Sheep Show in June, the Royal Agricultural Society…

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Willoughby Carnival

The Sun · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 14

To provide two ambulances for [?] fighting services in a one-day effort is the aim of the Willoughby War[?] Carnival Committee. The carnival…

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Police Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 11

Peter Dawson, the Australian baritone, has consented to sing at the Police Carnival, to be held at the Sydney Sports Ground on Saturday, February 15. Mr…

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Show Dance

Liverpool News · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

Over 300 persons attended the Town Hall, Liverpool, last Friday night, when a most successful show dance was organised. These dances have proved very…

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Fair for Lady Cowrie Hospital

The Sun · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 21

LADY SNOW was elected president of the Health and Beauty Fair to be held in connection with the opening of the Lady Gowrie Red…

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Exhibition of " FIVES." Interstate Visitors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 14

A SHOW OF FIVES," In which all the pictures were priced at five guineas, waa opened yesterday at the Macquarie Galleries by Mr…

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Native Crafts Exhibition in Sydney

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 12

SPINNING, weaving, crochetwork, dilly bags of grass and bark, table runners and cushion covers are some of the excellent examples of aboriginal…

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Show Dates, 1941

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 3

The following are the show dates in the Cumberland Group for 1941:- Parramatta, February 21 and 22. Blacktown, February 28 and March 1,…

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Peter Dawson at Police Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 10

Peter Dawson, world-famous Australian baritone, will sing at the Police Carnival at Sydney Sports Ground on Saturday, February 15…

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Mannequins for Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 17

MISSES HONOR WHITE, IRENE WEINTRAUB, MARY WOODBRIDGE, DIANA ROTHERY, JEANSTTE CRICHTON, and SUSETTE MARRIOTT (in front), take a lesson in camera technique at Cinesound Studios, where last night they were among 150 girls who were tested as mannequins for the Empire Temple of Beauty, which will be a special feature of the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show this year…

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Pet Show at Beverly Hills

The Propeller · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 6

Naval ratings from H.M.A.S. Penguin attended a pet show held at the home of Mrs. Wilson, in Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills, last…

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Labor Poll to Show Strength

The Sun · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 8

A trial of strength between the supporters of the Official Labor Party and those of the Labor (N.S.W.) Party and other militant…

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Admired Pictures In Modern Exhibition Art at £55- APIECE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 13

Forty-three artists yesterday offered examples of their work for sale at five guineas each…

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IMPRESSIVE Unusual Wool Display Empire Show Plans

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 12

PLANS for impressive displays of woollens at the Royal Empire show in April have been made by the Australian Wool Board…

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Good Entries Wheat and Dairy Produce Sections Royal Empire Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

EXCELLENT support for two of the agricultural sections of the Royal Empire show is revealed in the number of entries received for wheat and…

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Sheep Show Schedule Same Classes Champion fleece Judged on Points

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 3

WITHOUT any major amendment to the various classes, the Sydney Sheep Show, to be held from June 18…

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LIVERPOOL'S 38th SHOW. Another Record for Entries. Attractive Ring Events

The Biz · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 3
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War or no war, the recent drought notwithstanding, Liverpool Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society deceded to continue with its annual show, The exhibition, which was the 318th conducted by the society, was held on Friday and Saturday last, and the success achieved more than justified the…

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CARNIVAL For Win-the-War Funds School of Arts and Chamber of Commerce

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

IN aid of the Win-the-War Fund a carnival will be hold in Penrith by the School of Arts and Chamber of Commerce on March…

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Illawarra's Changed Countryside was Ideal Setting for Berry's 55th Annual Show

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 5

WITH a smiling countryside, grass feet high, and cattle rapidly improving in condition, all thought of drought had vanished when Berry Agricultural Association staged its 55th annual exhibition last week…

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