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Shows & fairs, 1945

2,002 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 101

School Swimming Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 2

The annual swimming carnival of Penrith Inter, High School was held on the Nepean River on Feb. 28. Co-operation from the army…

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Royal Toys for Exhibition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 5

Toys belonging to Prince William and Prince Richard will be shown in a non-competitive exhibit at the Fair and Toy Show to be held at…

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Nepean Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 3

Entries for the Nepean Show, to be held on Penrith Showground on one day only (Saturday, March 17), close this Saturday, 10th inst, at 8 p.m.,…

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Transfer Of Schools' Carnival

The Sun · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 12

The all-schools' swimming carnival, originally set down for North Sydney Olympic Pool, will be held at Coogee Aquarium on…

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Little Princes' Toys Entered In Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 16

Prince William will join with many Australian children in entering a Toy in the Toy Show to be held by the Victoria League Young Contingent Special Appeal committee on April 21…

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Street Carnival Nearly £1000 in Two Days, Merrylands Baby Health Centre

The Biz · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

Before the shops opened on Friday last the main street of Merrylands was a scene, of activity, with the stallholders and officials of Merrylands Baby Health…

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Candid revelations show that Once the Liberal Was Australian

Tribune · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 4

Despite recent pleading in the Federal House, it is not yet dear whether defence of Polish junker landlords is a plank in the policy of Menzies “Liberal” Party (the new beard disguising the old UAP face), but it is clear that these “Liberals” are not concerned about Australia’s welfare…

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Fair Deal For Wheatgrowers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

CEREAL growers have been asked to produce to the limit during the 1945 sowing season, and the Federal…

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Only Fair Conditions in West

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 7

SEASONAL conditions in the westerm district generally were only fair, the district agricultural instructor (Mr. Eric Powell) reported…

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Doerner Back For Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 16

Captain of the Queensland surf team which arrived in Sydney yesterday is a former Bondi club surfer…

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Annual Swimming Carnival Cubs

The Observer · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 4

This y-ear the carnival was held at Ramsgate Baths on Saturday, March 3rd. The Cup went to 1st Blakehurst Pack, for which they deserve a very…

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R.a.n. Swim Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 16

A 50 metres open race for civilians and servicemen will be held at the R.A.N. (Sydney Command) swimming carnival at the Olympic Pool on…

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Riverina's Show Of British Breeds

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 6

In announcing October 17 as the date of this year's annual ram show and sales, at Wagga, the Riverina district committee…

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Successful Revival of Armidale Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 6

THERE very creditable entries for the first show for four years by the Armidale and New England Pastoral,…

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Raymond Terrace J.F.C. Show

The Land · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 3

The Raymond Terrace Junior Farmers' Club will hold its annual show on April 21 and 22, when the programme will include classes in…

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The Travellers’ Carnival Song (Tune: “Moonlight in the Rockies.”)

The Observer · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 3

Just an old beer bottle washed up by the sea, Just an old beer bottle thrown away by some C.T., And inside was a message with these words written on: Who ever finds this bottle finds the beer all gone…

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Strong Poultry Section Featured at Armidale Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 14

NUMERICAL strength and quality marked the poultry sections at the Armidale and New England Pastoral, Agricultural…

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Dates Fixed For Next North Coast National Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 3

NORTH COAST National A. and I. Society committee has selected October 17 and 18 as dates for an exhibition of two…

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Royal Couple Honor Jubilee Show Impressive Display of Stock at Queanbeyan

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 3

QUEANBEYAN was doubly fortunate with this year's show date, as, not only did the Pastoral and Agricultural Association celebrate its 50th Anniversary, but it was the first show attended by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, their young son Prince William, and the Governor-General's suite…

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Grand Display of Dairy Cattle Assured for Taree Exhibition Hard Work by Organisers to Ensure Big Success New Records are Likely

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 5

PRESENT indications are that the annual show of the Manning River A. and H. Association at Taree on March 15 and 16 will be a great success. The cattle section should be particularly strong. Last year, when the show was revived after a forced…

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