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Shows & fairs, 1934

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"Redgum" to Open Flower Show To-day. Lecture To-night

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 2

The management, committee of St. Hilda's Flower Show was delighted to receive a satisfactory answer to its invitation to…

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" Spirit of Good Citizenship " J. J. Jackson and "Redgum" at Leura Flower Show Horticultural Society's 12th FUNCTION

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 3

"No one can picture heaven without it is surrounded by flowers and trees, which are God's gifts to humanity." Thus stated Mr. J. J. Jackson, M.L.A., when declaring open the Leura Horticultural Society's 12th Annual Show, on…

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Let's Go Gossiping "Smithy" Farewelled — Appendicitis Popular — The Worm and the Fly — "Redgum" at Leura—Importance of Flowers —Electricity Exhibition — Stop, Look and Listen—Amateur Gardeners' Luck — Nora Kelly Honoured — Picnic at Gordon Falls — Birthday Parties

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 2

THE popularity of "Smithy" was thoroughly tested on Tuesday night. "Smithy" is a very unassuming member of the Bank of…

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Leura Flower Show (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 1

Sir,—On behalf of the Leura Horticultural Society, permit me to express high appreciation for your excellent report, in to-day's…

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A Life of Ease for Women Being a review of the 1934 Radio and Electrical Exhibition at Sydney Town Hall. Electricity in the Home

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 1

The first and lasting impression of a visitor to the Town Hall is that the housekeeper of to-morrow will know nothing of the drudgery of…

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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Council Refuses to Comply with "Demand" by Ratepayers' Association "Nothing, to Show That Association Is Truly Representative of the Ratepayers," States Alderman Spellacy in Stinging Attack Will Mr. Spooner's Aid Be Sought?

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 2

Although the executive of the Katoomba-Leura Ratepayers' Association was present in the Council Chamber on Tuesday night, the aldermen apparently believed the gun which the Association levelled with practised aim at the Council contained a "dud."…

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Wentworth Falls Ah. &I.society Monthly Flower Show

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 2

The monthly flower show of the Wentworth Falls A.H. & I., Society held in the local School of Arts on Tuesday…

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Entries Close To-day Blackheath Horticultural Show

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 3

The weather has been bad for the culture of flowers, vegetables, etc., but you did not stop business when the depression was on. Why…

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Presbyterian Church Fair MISS E. C. Campbell Performs Ceremony Very Successful Function

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 1

Yellow, orange and red provided a striking colour combination on Wednesday afternoon, at the Presbyterian…

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"Model Love" a Good Show

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 2

After attending a rehearsal, of the forthcoming musical comedy, "Model Love," which will be staged at the Town Hall, Katoomba, on…

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Melbourne Centenary Biggest Horticultural Show Ever Attempted in Australia

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 2

The Melbourne City Council ha handed over a big portion of its beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to the Horticultural Council, where some…

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Lawson Notes 'Sunshine Fair.'

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 2

Mrs. E. Bradley and two daughters are spending a short holiday at "Wyncliffe," their Mountain residence. They expect to return to…

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"Fibrolite" Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 1

One of the most outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show, will be the large and comprehensive exhibit of…

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Post Office at Royal Show Telegram Boys to Patrol

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 4

Patrolling telegraph messengers will be a feature of the P.M.G.'s department at the Royal Agricultural Show, Sydney, this year…

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Billiards Exhibition Match To-night

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 24 March 1934 · page 3

To celebrate the great improvement that has been effected in the billiard room of the School of Arts, all five tables having been…

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Lawson Swimming Club Carnival Attracts Big Crowd

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 2

The Lawson Amateur Swimming Club held an attractive carnival at the local pool on Sunday, March 25, which was attended by a large…

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Sydney Show Tragedy Eve Daly Killed

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 1

Many Katoomba residents, especially those who follow the sport of horse riding, and frequent show rings, will grieve at the death of…

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The Memorial Hall Episode Digger-like Action of Katoomba-leura Sub-branch an Opportunity for Leura Diggers to Show Their Mettle

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 1

At a largely attended meeting of members on Thursday night, the local Sub-Branch R.S. & S.I.L.A. unanimously agreed to hand over the title and full control of the Leura Memorial Hall to the newly-formed Sub-Brunch at that centre. The President, and…

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Tooth & Co. Ltd. Exhibit at R.a.s. Easter Show

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 2

The working models displayed in Tooth's exhibit illustrated how beer is made. The glass vessels used in the exhibit were the largest…

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"Sunshine" Fair Lawson Congregational Church

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 2

A gloriously fine cool day favoured the Fair held recently in the church grounds, and though during the forenoon rain seemed…

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