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Shows & fairs, 1944

2,202 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 111

New Tiv. Show Has More Fun

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 8

Topical gags ranging from the Archibald Prize to meat, rationing enlivened the Tivoli Theatre's new show "Black…

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Fair Play for Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 6

Disgraceful indifference to order and fair play was displayed by the crowd which stood by in Park Street on Monday…

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"Show of Fives"

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 10

Under present conditions, in an atmosphere of war, it is undoubtedly difficult to find time and sufficient detachment for…

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Boxer to Run at Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 11

Boxer Les Fitzgerald, a contender for the Australian lightweight title, will run against well-known footballers at the Sports Ground Boys' Town…

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Film People at War Show

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 4

APPLAUDING the performance at the Palladium, Los Angeles, during a benefit for Anne Lehr's recreation centre for servicemen are film he-man William Bendix and his wife. Photograph was taken by noted candid cameraman Nat Dallinger, whose intimate…

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Film People at War Show

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 5

APPLAUDING the performance at the Palladium, Los Angeles, during a benefit for Anne Lehr's recreation centre for servicemen are film he-man William Bendix and his wife. Photograph was taken by noted candid cameraman Nat Dallinger, whose intimate…

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Film People at War Show

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 5

APPLAUDING the performance at the Palladium, Los Angeles, during a benefit for Anne Lehr's recreation centre for servicemen are film he-man William Bendix and his wife. Photograph was taken by noted candid cameraman Nat Dallinger, whose intimate…

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Film People at War Show

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 5

APPLAUDING the performance at the Palladium, Los Angeles, during a benefit for Anne Lehr's recreation centre for servicemen are film he-man William Bendix and his wife. Photograph was taken by noted candid cameraman Nat Dallinger, whose intimate…

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Well-Garnished Show At Tivoli

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 7

In "Black Rhapsodies" the Tivoli stacks up again its tested entertainment sandwiches--a slice of glamor, a slab of well-peppered humor, and…

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Film People at War Show

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 4

APPLAUDING the performance at the Palladium, Los Angeles, during a benefit for Anne Lehr's recreation centre for servicemen are film he-man William Bendix and his wife. Photograph was taken by noted candid cameraman Nat Dallinger, whose intimate…

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Galaxy of Popular Stars Featured in "The Big Parade" Big Musical Show With Over 60 Artists

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 7

Bringing you a galaxy of radio and musical comedy starts in a tiptop variety show each week, "The Big parade" is the first of the big…

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Penrith Carnival Starts To-night

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 2

The carnival in aid of the Penrith branch of the Women's Voluntary Services and Penrith School of Arts opens to-night (Thursday), opposite St…

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Australian Rules on Show in England

Daily Mirror · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 12

LONDON, Thursday.-- Australian Rules football is on show in England, and two Air Force teams are now in training for a match to be…

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Australian Rules on Show in England

Daily Mirror · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 12

LONDON, Thursday. -- Australian Rules football is on show in England, and two Air Force teams are now in training for a match to be…

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Australian Rules on Show in England

Daily Mirror · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 12

LONDON, Thursday. -- Australian Rules football is on show in England, and two Air Force teams are now in training for a match to be…

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Australian Rules on Show in England

Daily Mirror · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 12

LONDON, Thursday. -- Australian Rules football is on show in England, and two Air Force teams are now in training for a match to be…

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Fair Play for Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 3

Sir,—In my opinion, the outstanding cause for the lack of respect to the police lies in the weakness of the law as administered. There is something…

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Scully Says Pig Price Plan "Fair"

The Land · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 2

"IT is rather amazing to learn that pig producers are dissatisfied with existing range of prices under the pig-meat plan and the duration of…

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Theatrical Items at Comforts Fund Fair

Daily Mirror · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 5

A SPECTACULAR fancy fair and fete, with theatrical features, will be associated with the appeal of the N.S.W. Division of the Australian…

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Bulcock's View; "Grower Must Get a Fair Deal"

The Land · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 7

"IT" is futile, a mere beating of the air, and no use asking a grower to produce, and not give him a fair return for his labor," Mr. F. W…

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