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Shows & fairs, 1943

1,737 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 87

A.W.C. Commissioner Pleads "Be Fair" Objects To Questions By Counsel Based On Unsupported Evidence

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 9

Sir Horry Brown appealed to counsel at the Allied Works Council inquiry yesterday not to damage the characters of witnesses by cross-examining them on allegations for which there was no supporting evidence. Addressing counsel. Sir Harry, who is conducting the inquiry, said: "I appeal to you to…

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North Cronulla Surf Club. Inter Club and Zone Surf Carnival

The Observer · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 3

A Inter Club and Zone Surf Carnival was held on North Cronulla Beach last Sunday. The zone competition was in connection with the S.L.S…

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British Banks Show Bigger Profits in Spite of War

Daily Mirror · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 5

LONDON, Friday. -- The foreign editor of the Financial News and the Banker (Dr. Paul Einzig) says that reports published by leading banks show marked expansion of net profits…

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North Cronulla S.l.s. Club. Inter-club and Zone Surf Carnival

The St George Call · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 2

Inter-club and zone surf carnival was held on North Cronulla beach last Sunday. The zone competition was in connection with the S.L.S. Association…

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Lost at Army Show

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 3

SOME strange sort of Australians -- or maybe it was thoughtless children -- pinched some little aluminium…

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Trotting Events for Boys' Town Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 9

JOCKEY BILLY COOK has challenged Alby Callinan to a return trotting race at the Boys' Town Carnival at the Sydney Sports Ground…

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"Not Received Fair Trial" Views on Present Coal Laws

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 11

If the existing system for dealing with strikes, disputes, and absenteeism in the coal industry had been implemented…

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Versatile Diver in R.a.a.f. Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 10

L.A.C. CHARLES MACKLIN SHAW, of the R.A.A.F., who on one occasion dived 75ft. from a bridge into the river between Moree and…

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Versatile Diver in R.a.a.f. Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 10

L.A.C. CHARLES MACKLIN SHAW, of the R.A.A.F., who on one occasion dived 75ft. from a bridge into the river between Moree and…

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Versatile Diver in R.a.a.f. Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 11

L.A.C. CHARLES MACKLIN SHAW, of the R.A.A.P., who on one occasion dived 75ft. from a bridge into the river between Moree and…

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Versatile Diver in R.a.a.f. Carnival

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 11

L.A.C. CHARLES MACKLIN SHAW, of the R.A.A.F., who on one occasion dived 75ft. from a bridge into the river between Moree and…

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Seeks Fair Treatment for Diggers Pensions Officer E. A. Roberts, of R.s.l

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 16 January 1943 · page 4

THOUSANDS of diggers throughout Australia owe thanks to E. A. Roberts, of Haberfield, Sydney. His names are Edward Arthur, but friends…

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Sunday Sports Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 17 January 1943 · page 14

Pat Taylor, Barbara. Mitchell, and Roma Wood will be paired with leading cyclists in mixed, tandem, races at Sydney Sport Ground this afternoon, when…

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Prizes To Boys At Baby Show

The Sun · Sunday 17 January 1943 · page 8

FEMININE charm and beauty suffered an eclipse yesterday when the first prizes at a baby show at Bondi were all allotted…

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Fair Diplomat, Claims Flynn

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 4

NEW YORK, Sunday.--Edward Flynn, U.S. envoy-designate to Australia, says learned to be a diplomat when he was U.S…

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Sunday Show for Servicemen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 6

Sydney's new Sunday night entertainment for Allied Servicemen provided for the first time last night by the American Red Gross at its club…

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Trotters Make Smart Time at Carnival

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 11

WALLAGALONG, driven by Roy Lawler, gave an outstanding display for an unhoppled trotter by covering a mile in 2min. 10 1-5sec. at…

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Trotters Make Smart Time at Carnival

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 11

WALLAGALONG, driven by Roy Lawler, gave an outstanding display for an unhoppled trotter by covering a mile in 2min. 10 1-5sec. at…

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Burma "Not Big Show Yet, " Declares Wavell

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.--Field-Marshal Wavell describes the Burma front as "not a big show yet, but one which will provide good training for officers and men."…

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Wavell's Views on Arakan Fighting "Not Big Show Yet"

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- "Burma is not a big show yet, but one which will provide good training for officers and men." said…

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