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Shows & fairs, 1934

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Our National Flower Presented to Mrs Mowll at Wentworth Falls Daffodil Show

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 September 1934 · page 2

Mrs. Mowll, wife of His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney, in giving pleasure to the residents of Wentworth Falls by…

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Carnival Night at Lawson

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 2

A throng of over 200 people filled the Lawson institute Hall on 7th inst., a euchre party and dance being given by the Lawson Amateur…

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Here and There Big Show Coming

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 2

Local interest is centreing on the coming production, next Friday, of "Yes, Uncle!" by the Katoomba Operatic Society. This…

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St. Hilda's Spring Flower Show Excellent Quality of Entries

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 2

For many years past, St. Hilda's Flower Shows have attracted the attention of the flower-loving and amateur-gardening community of Katoomba and Lenra, and on Wednesday, the 1934 Spring Flower Show was conducted…

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Sydney Festival Week Venetian Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 1

A silver dome, bearing in gilt letters, the words, "Sydney Venetian Carnival," and mounted on a pillar encircled by gilt ropes and…

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Lawson Carnival and Gala Week

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 2

Lawson Clubs have a record of well oragnised and successful sporting events to their credit which it is evident they are going to maintain…

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Congregational Spring Fair Opened by Ald). J. Jackson, M.la. a Success

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 2

At a good gathering of Katoomba residents and visitors, the above Fair was held on Wednesday. The proceedings commenced…

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Mountaineers' Day in Sydney Special Excursionists Impressed Bridge Pylon Attractions Praised J "Beloved Vagabond"—best Show in Town

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 6 October 1934 · page 2

A day in Sydney at any time appeals to country people, but when that trip includes such items of entertainment as that in which the party of 200 indulged on Wednesday, it is something in the nature of an expensive luxury…

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Fun at "Joyland" Centenary People's Fair

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 11 October 1934 · page 4

Country visitors to Melbourne will appreciate the many and varied attractions provided for their entertainment at the Centenary People's…

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Leura Horticultural Society Spring Show a Financial Success

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 1

At the October meeting of the above Society, the honorary secretary's report on the recent Spring Show was adopted by…

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Surprise Presentation to Ald. Freelander (Mayor) Good Work and Fair Chairmanship

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 October 1934 · page 1

An incident which was not included in the official programme on Saturday, came as great surprise to his Worship…

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News of the Mountains District Wentworth Falls News the Spring Flower Show

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 2

The annual show which has been run so successfully by the parents and Citizens' Association for several years, takes place on Wednesday,…

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Wentworth Falls News Monthly Flower Show

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 2

At the monthly flower show of the Wentworth Falls A.H. and I. Society, held at the School of Arts on Tuesday night, the ladies'…

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News of the Mountains District Wentworth Falls Spring Show P. and C. Association

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 November 1934 · page 2

The sixth annual Spring Show of the Wentworth Falls Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday afternoon, November 14. The hall was packed with…

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Auld Scottish Fair

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 27 November 1934 · page 2

A braw Scottish fair will be held Lest ye forget — in the Presbyterian School Hall on Wednesday, 28th November…

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Motor Show on Tour Here Friday and

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 27 November 1934 · page 1

Many thousands of people were interested in the splendid range of 1934 cars and trucks exhibited at the Sydney Show…

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Randwick Xmas Carnival Horses Who Are Doing Well for A.J.C. and Tattersall's Long-Distance Races Mainlaw a Stayer or Villiers Hope?

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 4

Most of the horses that ran prominently in the Duke's Plate at Randwick last month, including the three place getters, [?]ro, Magnitas and Mr. Kerry, are to be kept in work for the summer racing carnival at Randwick, and…

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Here and There [?]Otor Show Here To-day

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 2

To those who are interested in motor cars, an opportunity will be given to-day at The Great Western Garage, of inspecting twenty new…

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Carnival Night "Palais Royale" To-night

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 2

The "Palais Royale Merrymakers" ;Dance Club is holding a special carnival night at the "Palais Royale" to-night, and the…

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To Night S Big Show "The Middle Watch"

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 1

"Heigh ho! Come to the Show!" says the Wayfarers' Dramatic Club, who have chosen "The Middle Watch" as their first medium of…

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