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Shows & fairs, 1936

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Leura Horticultural Society Spring Show

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 2

Schedules for the Spring Show, to be held on September 2nd, are now available in Katoomba and Leura. Some very attractive…

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Novelty Pet Show Soon

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 1

Annual lovers and children who cherish pets of any description, are looking forward to the Novelty Pet Show which the…

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"The Girl In The Taxi" K.O.S. Performs While Snow Falls Praiseworthy Show for Hospital Funds

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 27 June 1936 · page 1

The Katoomba Operatic Society performed a remarkable feat on Wednesday night, in presenting a successful theatrical production on one of the coldest nights in the history of Katoomba, and in the Town Hall—which is cold and…

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Carnival Dance "Night Owls" Success

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 3

Katoomba people certainly like their dances to be merry and bright, and last Tuesday night "The California" was well-filled for the…

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Art Exhibition for Katoomba to Be Held in January Next

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 2

For some weeks past Mr. R H. Weston (Publicity Officer) has been busily engaged on a proposal which emanated from…

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Pet Show Mothers' Club Novelty Scores Great Success

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 2

Big dogs, little dogs, funny dog, skinny cats, fluffy cats, Paddy the Calf, Oswald Goat, Pansy Sheep, and even Whisky…

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Novelty Fair for Popular Girl

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

Parishioners and residents are looking forward to the novelty fair which has been arranged to take place at St. Hilda's Hall on…

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Cake Competition for Novelty Fair

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 1

Residents of Katoomba and district have previously revealed their favour for cooking competitions' and there should be special appeal…

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Novelty Fair To-morrow

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 2

Supporters of Miss Hazel Manning's candidature in the Katoomba-Leura Popular Girl contest are eagerly awaiting…

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Kat. Intermediate High School Annual Athletics Carnival Good Standard of Performances Ten Records Broken

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 1 August 1936 · page 2

The 1936 athletic carnival of Katoomba Intermediate High School, was held at Katoomba Showground last Wednesday. The weather was ideal for such a function, and competitors and onlookers alike had a most enjoyable day…

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Novelty Fair Successful Function

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 7 August 1936 · page 1

A Novelty Fair in aid of the Popular Girl competition (Miss Hazel Manning's candidature) was held in St. Hilda's Parish Hall on Saturday…

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Spring Show Leura Horticultural Society's Forthcoming Function

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 22 August 1936 · page 1

This popular society announces that their Spring Show will take place in the Masonic Hall, Leura, on Wednesday, September 2nd…

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Turf Topics Custos at a Disadvantage N.z. Jockey Who Didn't Know Track But Might Show to Full Advantage Only When He Races Over a Bit of Distance the W-f-a Cracks in Action Next

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 4

Saturday's Cape Solander Handicap at (Rosebery Couldn't be regarded as a fair test of the Derby candidate from N.Z, Custos, ridden…

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First Katoomba Dog Show Fine Bred Animals on View

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 29 August 1936 · page 1

A novel and very attractive event has been set down for the public holiday, 8 Hour Day (October 5) in the form of Katoomba's first dog…

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Current Topics Spring Show at Leura To-morrow

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 2

The executive of the Leura Horticultural Society has been very thorough in its arrangements for the Spring Show, and to- morrow…

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Orient Street Show Society Agreeable to Transfer Land to Council

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 1

The A.H. & I. Society has advised Council that it is prepared to agree to the re-dedication of a soft, strip of land required…

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St. Aidan's 14th Flower Show Excellent Blackheath Exhibits

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 1

On Wednesday last, Blackheath residents were entertained to a feast of floral and decorative exhibits at St. Aidan's Hall. The…

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St. Hilda's Spring Flower Show Exhibits of Excellent Quality Mrs. H. Hodgson Congratulates Officials

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 1

Endowed with the good grace of the best spring day to date, the organisers of St. Hilda's 1936 Spring flower Show were very pleaded with the outcome of their efforts, on Wednesday…

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Spring Fair

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 1

In a week's time from next Wednesday, the Congregational Spring Fair will be held in the Hall, Mrs. A. Kemp has kindly consented to open the Fair at 3…

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A Friendly Af-fair

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 1

The Spring Fair to be held in the Congregational Church next Wednesday week, October 14, is the outcome of busy months of preparation…

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