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Shows & fairs, 1942

1,825 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 92

City Wool Store to be Venue of Stud Stock Fair

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 5

MARCH 30, 31 and April 1 are the dates fixed for the exhibition and sale of stud beef catteo in Sydney. It is expected that the fixture will be held in the Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd.'s store at Pyrmont…

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Monster Gala Carnival Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27, 28

The Broadcaster · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 3
Also in The Biz

Merrylands will certainly be alive with carnival-minded people on Friday and Saturday week. February 27 and 28 is the energy and enthusiasm of the…

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The Man on the Land. Reports and Hints. Easter Cattle Fair

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 17

It is now practically certain that a stud cattle fair will be held in Sydney metropolitan area next Easter. The present intention is that the cattle will be judged on…

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EDITORIAL. We Will Show That We Can Take It, Too

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

DARWIN has been bombed. With our minds still bemused by 150 years of happy security, we find this news of an enemy's first violence almost unbelievable…

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Manly Sportsmen Show How

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 7

MANLY sportsmen have given wonderful support to the nation's war effort in both manpower and finance as at the…

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Manly Sportsmen Show How

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 7

MANLY sportsmen have given wonderful support to the nation's war effort in both manpower and finance as at the…

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Manly Sportsmen Show How

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 7

MANLY sportsmen have given wonderful support to the nation's war effort in both manpower and finance as at the…

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No Sheep Show Sales May Be in Country

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 7

No sheep show will be held in Sydney this year. That was decided by the council of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association this week…

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Moorefield Rivals Sprint Well Abspear And Prince Show Pace Corroboree Goes Like Possibility

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 12

Prince and Abspear, who are expected to fight out the finish of the St. George Handicap at Moorefield this afternoon, both sprinted attractively at Randwick this morning. WORKING on the "B" grass,…

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Moorefield Rivals Sprint Well Abspear And Prince Show Pace Corroboree Goes Like Possibility

Daily Mirror · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 12

Prince and Abspear, who are expected to fight out the finish of the St. George Handicap at Moorefield this afternoon both sprinted attractively at Randwick this morning. WORKING on the "B" grass,…

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Passing Show

The Sun · Sunday 22 February 1942 · page 2

"It'll suit you better at an angle." "I camouflaged it in case the Water Board inspector comes." "Yes -- Physical Fitness…

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Ballet At Market Day Fair

The Sun · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 6

THE ballet from "Thumbs Up" is to be one of the attractions of the cabaret at the Market Day Fair next Friday…

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Footballers Show Boxing Weakness Daily Sportlight

The Sun · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 8

Evidence of the lack of material at the disposal of boxing matchmakers is reflected in the billing of international Rugby League footballers, Herb Narvo, Jim Gibbs and Len Dawson, in contests at Newcastle…

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Fair Rents Boards' Depositions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 7

Magistrates who sit as Fair Rents Boards under National Security Regulations are not provided with deposition clerks. For record purposes…

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Merrylands Carnival Aims at £1000

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 5

It is hoped to raise at least £1000 by the Patriotic Red Cross Carnival at Merrylands on Friday and Saturday…

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Western News Blacktown Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 7

Considering the general situation, entries for Blacktown Show on Saturday, March 7, are coming in surprisingly well, the secretary (Clr. Jim…

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Art Exhibition To Aid N.S.W. American Centre

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 11

MUCH executive. and practical work is being put into the Exhibition of Australian Art for Theatre and Ballet, to be held at the Education Department Galleries, Loftus Street, from March 2 till April 3. The entire proceeds of the preview…

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Art Exhibition To Aid N.S.W. American Centre

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 11

MUCH executive and practical work is being put into the Exhibition of Australian Art for Theatre and Ballet, to be held at the Education Department Galleries, Loftus Street, from March 2 till April 3. The entire proceeds of the preview…

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Art Exhibition To Aid N.S.W. American Centre

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 11

MUCH executive and practical work is being put into the Exhibition of Australian Art for Theatre and Ballet, to be held at the Education Department Galleries, Loftus Street, from March 2 till April 3. The entire proceeds of the preview…

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