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Shows & fairs, 1949

3,978 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 199

Dramatic Radio Show

Daily Mirror · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 2

"I Can Hear It Now," one of the most dramatic radio documentaries heard in Australia, will be…

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Dramatic Radio Show

Daily Mirror · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 4

"I Can Hear It Now;" one of the most dramatic radio documentaries heard in Australia, will he…

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Dramatic Radio Show

Daily Mirror · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 2

"I Can Hear It Now," one of the most dramatic radio documentaries heard in Australia, will be…

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After the Carnival, the Sale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 3

A crowd of 4,000 people last night attended an auction at Manly Oval of pots, pans, suitcases, and other leftovers from the Manly Mardi Gras carnival last week. The auctioneer's assistant is showing saucepans to the crowd. He got a poor response. The sale realised only £200…

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Reminder on Show Bookings

Daily Mirror · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 5

Intending exhibitors and [?]urehasers of livestock at the Royal Easter Show [?]hould reserve cattle…

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Reminder on Show Bookings

Daily Mirror · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 3

Intending exhibitors and purchasers of livestock at the Royal Easter Show should reserve cattle…

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Reminder on Show Bookings

Daily Mirror · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 3

Intending exhibitors and purchasers of livestock at the Royal Easter Show should reserve cattle…

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Red Cross Plans for Easter Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 11

At the Royal Agricultural Show this year, the Red Cross plans to give free Mantoux Skin tests for T.B., blood…

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Junior Farmers Excellent Club Show At Jamberoo

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 5 February 1949 · page 12

The Jamberoo Junior Farmer Show is always one of the outstanding club events in N.S.W. and the Fourteenth Annual Show in December was a great success. Highlight of the day for the 600-700 people in attendance was the visit of Professor E. Petersen, famous American dairy authority, with his wife, and the official party which earlier in the…

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Juveniles Must Quit Stage Show

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 6 February 1949 · page 1

Two juvenile artists, Fred Norton, ll, and Leonie Scarlett, 13, must be withdrawn from J. C. Williamson's production, "Annie, Get Your Gun." There is a ban in New South…

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Notes from Sandra's Diary Polocrosse for show... Ice skater's return... Visitors

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 6 February 1949 · page 40

POLOCROSSE will be one of this year's new attractions at the Royal Agricultural Show when two teams will compete in afternoon ring events for the first time. PRE-WEDDING luncheon for…

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Thrills At Women's Athletic Carnival Dutch Star Wins Hurdles By 12 Yards Lithgow Girl's Amazing Time

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 6 February 1949 · page 21

Mrs. Fanny Blankers-Koen was sensationally beaten by 17-year-old Lithgow typiste Marjorie Jackson in the 100 metres invitation race at the…

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Latest Ford Model On Show

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 4

First public showing of the 1949 Ford will be tomorrow at the Trocadero, Sydney, and at 14 leading towns in New South Wales. This is the Ford V8 Customs Sedan finished in sycamore. Only the one passenger model with…

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New Orchestra In Radio Show

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 7

A new 18-picce orchestra, under the baton of Hector Crawford, will be featured for the first time…

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New Orchestra In Radio Show

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 12

A new 18-piece orchestra, under the baton of Hector Crawford, will be featured for the first time…

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New Orchestra Sn Radio Show

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 7

A new 18-piece orchestra, under the baton of Hector Crawford, will be featured for the first time…

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New Orchestra Sra Radio Show

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 8

A new 18-piece orchestra, under the baton of Hector Crawford, will be featured for the first time…

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Latest Ford Model On Show

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 4

First public showing of the 1949 Ford will be tomorrow, at the Trocadero, Sydney, and at 14 leading towns in New South Wales. This is the Ford V8 Customs Sedan finished in sycamore. Only the one passenger model with…

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Latest Ford Model On Show

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 4

First public showing of the 1949 Ford will be tomorrow at the Trocadero, Sydney, and at 14 leading towns in New South Wales. This is the Ford V8 Customs Sedan finished in sycamore. Only the one passenger model with…

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New Orchestra In Radio Show

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 8

A new 18-piece orchestra, under the baton of Hector Crawford, will be featured for the first time…

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