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Shows & fairs, 1942

1,825 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 92

Vegetable Prices Fair, Says Minister; No Fear of Gluts

The Land · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 7

"THE contract prices for vegetables fixed by the Defence Food A Control Directorate are fair and offer the grower a good return. He will not run the risk of low prices due to any possible gluts."…

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St. George District Hospital Woolooware Social Committee Baby Show

The Observer · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 3

On Saturday, May 2nd, in the School of Arts, Cronulla, the above will be held. The babies will be judged by a…

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Sunday Dance for Troops U.S. Band and Floor Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 4

U.S. officers and men are arranging their own dance to be held in the Empress Rooms, at Mark Foy's on Sunday. The…

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Farmers Must Get Financial Aid and Fair Treatment When Hit By War Changes Economist on Need for Co-ordinated Policy

The Land · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 4

"FARMERS must be fairly treated when required by war conditions to make heavy adjustments in their normal farm operations Moratoria are inadequate weapons by themselves. Better to enable the farmers adversely affected to finance proper alternative land-use"…

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Rugby League Football Hasson and Campbell Prominent in Trial Match Lapham Show Out. Dong McRitchie Impresses

The St George Call · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 3

Of the four trial matches played since commencement of the Rugby League practice games, St. George, last season's first grade premiership…

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Junior Farmers' Vegetables Red Cross Fair Awards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 3

Awards in connection with the vegetable contiibutions made by members of Junior Farmers Clubs to the recent Red Cross Fall at Gordon have…

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Stud Ram Sales To-day's Fair at Pyrmont

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 3

Hundreds of sheepmen and more than 1,600 Merino, Corriedale, and British breed sheep have arrived in Sydney for the annual ram sales,…

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Children's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 7

Gala children's carnival, organised by the R.A.A.F. Central Area Comforts Fund, will be held at the Glaciarium on Thursday, May 21, from 3 p.m. to…

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No 1943 Sheep Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 3

The Sheepbteeriers' Association of New South Wale decaed at its annual meeting last night that no Sheep Show be held in 1943, and that…

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Boxing Show for American Troops

The Sun · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 10

Jack Dunleavy is staging a boxing and musical show for a section of the American troops at his gymnasium. 630a…

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Imported Helios Continues to Show Form at Flemington

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Although there was plenty of galloping at Flemington this morning, there were few fast times, most of the work being put through on the inside grass, where the flags were 14 feet out…

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Imported Helios Continues to Show Form at Flemington

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Although there was plenty of galloping at Flemington this morning, there were few fast times, most of the work being put through on the inside grass, where the flags were 14 feet out…

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Imported Ilelios Continues to Show Form at Flemington

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Although there was plenty of galloping at Flemington this morning, there were few fast times, most of the work being put through on the inside grass, where the flags were 14 feet out…

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Imported Helios Continues to Show Form at Flemington

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Although there was plenty of galloping at Flemington this morning, there were few fast times, most of the work being put through on the inside grass, where the flags were 14 feet out…

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Imported Helios Continues to Show Form at Flemington

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Although there was plenty of galloping at Flemington this morning, there were few fast times, most of the work being put through on the inside grass, where the flags were 14 feet out…

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Imported Helios Continues to Show From at Flemington

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 28 April 1942 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Although there was plenty of galloping at Flemington this morning, there were few fast times, most of the work being put through on the inside grass, where the flags were 14 feet out…

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Pets' Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 6

Mrs. Mckenzie, Navy candidate in the All Services Competition .which Rydalmere Women War Workers are conducting, will benefit from a Pets'…

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Sports Day and Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 5

Arrangements are well in hand for the Combined Sports Day and Carnival to be held in the grounds of Toongabbie School of Arts on Saturday…

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2Ch Presents Outstanding "Friday Night" Attractions "Music and Laughter" New 60-Minute Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1942 · page 7

With world-famous entertainers, including favorites who have made successful appearances in this country. "Music…

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"Advance Australia Fair" --And Collect £500 A Year

Daily Mirror · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.-- An income of about £500 a year will be paid to the composer or the holder of the copyright of "Advance Australia Fair," provided he or she can be found. EVERY time the anthem is played…

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