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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Bowls Christmas Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 3

Our Christmas (Carnival is o'er, records having been created. The first was the large entry of nineteen rinks. 29 pairs, and…

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Blackheath Swimming Carnival an Interesting Diving Display. the Winners

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 2

A most successful swimming Carnival was hold under the auspices of the Blackheath Amateur Swimming club, and…

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Swimming Notes Forthcoming Carnival at Katoomba. Fine Proramme

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 3

The weather during the holiday season did not prove a very good recommendation to the gentle sport of swimming on the Mountains…

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Swimming Notes the Carnival and Its Trophies. New Springboard?

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 2

Committee members of the Katoomba Club, who are now concentrating wholeheartedly on the forthcoming carnival, which takes place…

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Leura's Enterprising Diggers Carnival Dance

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 3

Enterprise wisely directed assuredly brings success. The Leura Diggers since their hall was saved by the generosity…

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Wentworth Falls A. H. & I. Society Monthly Show Fine Hydrangea Display

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 2

The modern hydrangea has been attracting a good deal of attention lately. The blooms are grown of moderate size, good shape, and rich…

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A. H. & I. Society's Gymkhana and Baby Show Big Anniversary Day Fixture Good Ring Events

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 2

The Blue Mountains A. H. & I. Society's Gymkhana and Baby Show which, for some years past has been held on…

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Leura Diggers' Carnival Officially Opened by the Mayor

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

On Saturday morning last, Ald. W. Soper (Mayor of Katoomba) was present at the carnival organised by the Leura Diggers, for the…

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Leura Horticultural Society Annual Autumn Show

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

The Leura Horticultural Society, in common with its neighbours at Wentworth Falls and Blackheath, is now well ahead with preparation…

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Tennis Country Week Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

The country week team has returned, and the members speak very highly of the standard of tennis and the organisation of…

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Postponed to February 12, 1936 A.h. & I. Society's Gymkhana and Baby Show

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 2

In conformity with the lead set by other sporting bodies throughout the State, the Committee of the A. H. & I. Society…

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Annual Show Wentworth Falls A.h. & L Society Plans for Official Opening. Fine Prospects

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 2

The Hon. Major J. B. Shand, Honorany Minister, will officially open the 17th Annual Show of the Wentworth Falls…

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J. R. C. Shuna Auxiliary. Successful First Meeting, Village Fair Soon

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 3

Matron Gillon, as well as members of the Shuna Welfare Committee, are delighted with the success which has attended…

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The Big Event! Katoomba Swimming Carnival Takes Place To-morrow Help the Club by Attending

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

Seldom have such trophies as are now on display at Pattison's windows, been offered for one event, as with to-morrow's…

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Blue Mountains Amateur Swimming Club Annual Carnival Held in Rain Many Clubs Compete for Valued Trophies Organisers Congratulated

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 2

Adversity of every description seemed to beset the committee of the B. M. Amateur Swimming Club on the occasion of its annual carnival, which took place on Sunday last. After surmounting yards of '"red tape" set by higher…

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Leura Horticultural Show More Members Wanted President's Appeal

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the Leura Horticultural Society Committee, the President, Mr. F. J. Spellacy, expressed regret at the depletion…

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14Th Annual Show for Leura Horticulturists

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 1

Leura residents are busy selecting the very best from their gardens or orchards for Wednesday's Show…

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Leura Flower Show To-morrow Afternoon Attractive Non-competitive Exhibits

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 3 March 1936 · page 2

To-morrow afternoon's show at Leura Masonic Hall will reveal the pick of the Mountains, as far as horticultural, exhibits are concerned…

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Monthly Show Wentworth A.h. & I. Society. Fine Exhibits

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 3

It was reported that the Hon. J. B. Shand had written expressing his pleasure and appreciation of the hospitality extended to him…

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Fourteenth Leura Horticultural Show Record Entries in Alc Sections Praise From District Member Fine Non-competitive Exhibits

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 2

Enthusiasm will win the day for any function, and that is undoubtedly the greatest factor governing the success of the Leura Horticultural Society's fourteenth annual show, at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday last…

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