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Shows & fairs, 1935

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Missionary Exhibition Big Gathering of Church People at Unique Katoomba Function Arichisbhop of Sydney Present

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 May 1935 · page 3

Although the message of the Gospel has been carried to the four corners of the earth, and millions have forsaken the ways of the heathen for the teaching of Christ, the work of the missionary is not nearly complete. In Africa, India, and China, in particular,…

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Extra Sessions for the Big Holiday Show

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 1 June 1935 · page 1

Intense interest has been occasioned by the magnificent programme to be presented at the Empire Theatre on Saturday,…

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Fair Game

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 20 July 1935 · page 3

It seems that road funds contributed by motorists the world over are fair game for legislators. As a direct result of diverting…

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Sea Shells at" Windsor Palace " 52,000 Valuable Exhibits Now at Katoomba Mayor Opens Exhibition

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 July 1935 · page 3

"Seeing is believing," it is wisely said. And without seeing the "Windsor Palace of Shells," now at Katoomba, it would be hard to believe such a magnificent and unique spectacle existed…

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Here and There Exhibition Dancers in Motor Accident

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 6 August 1935 · page 2

After having visited Mr. Bert Long at Katoomba, on Sunday, July 28, and arranged to open a dancing class at Katoomba Casino…

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Spring and Summer Show at Helene Hunter's Salon

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 6 August 1935 · page 2

The large clientele of Helen Hunter's attractive fashion and beauty salon will not only be pleased to hear of Helene Hunter's return to…

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Dancing Exhibition

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 3

At the Town Hall to-morrow night (Friday), Bert Long will introduce to Mountain dancers. Lew and Bonny Dunn Australias great…

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Back to Maitland Week of Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 17 August 1935 · page 1

The historic town of West Maitland will celebrate the Centenary of its establishment in November next, and preparations are being…

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Wentworth Falls A.h. & I. Socety Monthly Flower Show

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 2

Tim Wentworth Falls A.H. and I. Society held the first monthly Flower Show of the new season on Tuesday night at the…

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Leura Flower Show Rain Affects Attendance

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 3

Considering the inclement weather, the Leura Flower Show attracted a fair number of enthusiasts at the afternoon and…

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Wentworth Falls Parents and Citizens' Association Possibility of Annual Spring Show Being Dropped. Lack of Interest

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 14 September 1935 · page 1

Two unsuccessful attempts have been made by the P. & C. Association to hold a meeting to arrange for the Annual Spring Show, and…

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What Newnes Would Achieve in Finance Expert Figures Show Profit From Shale Mine

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 3

Although the rehabilitation of New[?]nes is vaguely important to those who have the interests of the oil industry at heart, the…

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St. Hilda's Spring Flower Show Bad Weather Prevents Big Entries Choice Blooms Greatly Admired

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 3

"Flowers speak to us of the beauty of God," said Rev. Gabbott, in his opening remarks at the Spring Flower Show of St. Hilda's Church of England, on Wednesday. "Those who cultivate flowers must gain much inspiration from their…

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Spring Carnival Caledonian Function on Thursday Night

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 1

The Caledonian Society of Katoomba is noted for its social activities, and when functions are announced, the members and friends…

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P. & C. Association Annual Spring Show Wentworth Falls

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the P. & C. Association was held recently in the School to make detailed arrangements for the…

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Wentworth Falls A. H. & L Society Monthly Flowers Show

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 5 October 1935 · page 1

In his opening remarks at the Monthly Flower Show in the local school Arts on Tuesday night, the President, Mr J. H, P. Evens…

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Scout Doings Combined Hobbies Exhibition

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 12 October 1935 · page 2

The Sydney Industrial Blind Institution is holding a Combined Hobbies Exhibition in November next, and have asked for the…

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A Great Show "Naughty Marietta" Ball

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 2

Social-goers who have been bemoaning the fact that no dances are looming on the horizon, may look to one of the best social…

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Dancing Exhibition

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 24 October 1935 · page 3

At the Town Hall, Katoomba, on Saturday next (Oct. 26), mountain dancers should be attracted by the fact that Miss Peggy Dawes and Mr…

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Exhibition Dancers Pat White and Peggy Dawes at Town Hall To-night

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 26 October 1935 · page 3

Mountain dancers should be in attendance at the Town Hall tonight, to witness the dancing exhibition by Australia's recognised…

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