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  2. AS IN BYGONE YEARS.

    First prize in the novelty turn-out event at the Royal Show was awarded to Sylvia Read and Jean Pipe, who were dressed to represent a farmer and his wife arriving at the first Show in 1871. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 40 words
  3. EAGER LITTLE RACERS.

    Whippets hurdling on the Showgrounds arena. Wearing muzzles, they bend all their energies to the race until the post is passed, when they immediately mingle in a joyous and perfectly harmless dog fight, much to the amusement of the spectalors. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 44 words
  4. AN EXPERT SKIPPER.

    Sylvia Dunn practising on the Fitzroy Cricket-ground last Saturday for the skipping race in the business girls' inter-house sports. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 27 words
  5. THE SCULPTORS ART.

    A study by Mr. C. Stuart Tompkins, of Camberwell, of Mr. Paul Montford, sculptor for the National War Memorial. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 22 words
  6. A CEREMONIAL ENTRY.

    Even Sassenachs pay tribute to the piquant flavour of the haggis. This dainty dish is borne aloft by Mr. Duncan Mackinnon, and "piped-in" by Pipe-Major A. M. Robertson at the annual Show haggis supper of the Melbourne branch of the An Comunn Gaidhealach (the Highland Society), held at Anzac House this Week. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 55 words
  7. THE WRESTLERS.

    Sunlight streamed through the open doors of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade's headquarters. Eastern Hill, during a display this week, when an exhibition of wrestling Was given by firemen athletes. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 31 words
  8. A DAINTY PIERRETTE.

    —(Brooth[?]n Studies, photo.) ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 34 words
  9. A TRIO OF HUNTERS.

    Hunt club teams of three gave fine exhibitions of jumping abreast on the Showgrounds arena on Wednesday. Horses that had hunted six times during the season were eligible lo compete. One of the Oaklands Hunt Club trios landing together after taking a hurdle. Left to Right.—Miss Annie McAuley, Mr. Alan Scott, and Miss Molly McAuley. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 77 words
  10. A THRILLING LEAP.

    The fire brigades' display in the Showgrounds ring included a leap from the top of one of the extension ladders into a larpaulin stretched shoulder-high from the ground. This feat is regarded by the firemen as part of their training. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 43 words
  11. ON KOSCIUSKO'S HEIGHTS.

    —(S. J. Hood, Sydney, photo.) ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 29 words
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