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Shows & fairs, 1948

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Strike a "Show of Power"

The Sun · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 8

Last week's strike by the Federated Engine Drivers and Fire-men's Association was called to demonstrate the union's power as an…

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Caravans Barred From Easter Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 16

THE Royal Agricultural Society has been compelled to prohibit caravans from entering the show ground prior to and during all future Easter…

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Children Show Bush Fire Knowledge

The Land · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 2

An essay competition for school children on the subject of the prevention and control of bush fires, conducted by the Police Department…

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Carnival Reflections (Melb.) Men's Team Manager’s Comments

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 3

Mr. Jack Carman, who was manager of the Victorian men's team at the Carnival, comments that ‘The 15th Interstate Sports…

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Club's First Show Is In May

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 17

FIRST annual show organised by the Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Bird Club of N.S.W. will be held at the Sydney Showground…

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Conditions Favor Armidale Fair Sheep Country Ready For "Breeding-Up" Excellent Offering

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 7

ARMIDALE'S annual ram sale, on Wednesday, February 11, will be held under exceptionally favorable conditions Not for many years have the…

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Ring Sales Of British Breeds At Sheep Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 3

BRITISH breeds of sheep at the forthcoming Sydney Sheep Show and sales will probably be sold in a specially constructed…

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Selectors Want Show Space For Wool Board' Exhibit

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 7

EXECUTIVE of the Selectors' Association of Queensland has decided that if the Royal National Association rebuffs a…

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Fine Display of Dairy Cattle at Kiama's Centenary Show by Our Special Representative

The Land · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 12

THE 100th Anniversctry of the formation of the Kiama Agricultural Society was celebrated last week-end when the Centenary Show was held with a record entry and attendance. The State Governor (Lieut.-Gen. Northcott)…

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Kiama's Centenary Show Success Quality At High Level In All Cattle Sections Tabbagong's A.I.S. Championship

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 4

OPENED by the N.S.W. Governor (Lieut-General John Northcott) last Saturday, the Kiama A. and H. Society's Centenary Show was a great success. Attendances on Saturday and Monday were large, classes were well filled and exhibits of good quality One reason for the success of…

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Louis Brilliant in Exhibition

Daily Mirror · Saturday 31 January 1948 · page 11

CHICAGO, Saturday--World's heavyweight chammon Joe Louis belted Bob Foxworth around the Chicago Coliseum…

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Louis Brilliant in Exhibition

Daily Mirror · Saturday 31 January 1948 · page 11

CHICAGO, Saturday.--World's heavyweight champion Joe Louis belted Bob Fox worth around the Chicago Coliseum…

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Louis Brilliant in Exhibition

Daily Mirror · Saturday 31 January 1948 · page 9

CHICAGO, Saturday.--World's heavvweight champion Joe Louis belted Bob Fovworth around the Chicago Coliseum…

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Louis Brilliant in Exhibition

Daily Mirror · Saturday 31 January 1948 · page 9

CHICAGO, Saturday.--World's heavyweieht chamnion Joe Louis belted Bob Foxworth around the Chicago Coliseum…

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Follies Of 1948 Fair Cop

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 31 January 1948 · page 5

NOW that women police are directing traffic in Sydney, the days of the Silent Cop are over…

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Municipal Ice Works Show Big Profit

Tribune · Saturday 31 January 1948 · page 3

TOWNSVILLE. — The substantial profit made by the Municipal Ice Works last month has answered the prophets of disaster who have been…

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TODAY: Presenting . . . A show girl was ordered home

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 1 February 1948 · page 16

BEAUTIFUL Ruby May Lacy--Tivoli show girl and wartime pin-up girl-- was ordered this week to return to her husband, Charles Alfred (Al) Thomas,…

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Shark Repellent For Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 February 1948 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--Newcastle Surf Club, at its annual carnival next Saturday, will use shark repellent tablets which it…

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Fine Show by Ballet

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1948 · page 5

It is years since a Sydney audience has given a reception to a theatre performance such as…

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Fashion At Film Show

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1948 · page 2

GLAMOROUS MRS. EMERIC PRESSBURGER, in a smart strapless creation, was one of the many…

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