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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Blackheath Swimming Carnival Held in Continuous Rain

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 2

Although incessant rain fell on Boxing Day, the swimming carnival was held at the Blackheath pool. It was a trying time for the officials and competitors. There…

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Bowls Katoomba Club Christmas Carnival Finalised

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 3

In spite of thunder-storms and threatening weather, interspersed with bright sunshine, all the competitions were…

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Katoomba Swimming Club Jottings on Forthcoming Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 2

A very eager band met at the Daily Office on Thursday night to discuss the programme for the coming carnival on February 7.,…

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Blue Mountains Art Exhibition Forty-three Artists Present Mountain Subjects Katoomba Council Achieves Success

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 2

The idea of holding Katoomba Town Hall, an art exhibition of paintings, etchings, pencil drawings and photographs of the Blue Mountains, was an inspiration of the Town Clerk (Mr. F. C. Taylor) about 12 months ago…

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Art Exhibition

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

Have you seen the wonderful collection of Blue Mountain pictures in the Town Hall? This is an opportunity which should not be…

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Lithgow Show

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 3

Lithgow Show promises to be bigger and better than ever this year, from the reports that we read in the Lithgow papers. It will be held on the…

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Art Exhibition at the Town Hall

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 1

Katoomba's first Art Exhibition was officially opened at the Katoomba Town Hall on Saturday, by Mr. Howard Barron, before a moderate-sized…

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Katoomba Swimming Club Carnival Preliminaries

The Katoomba Daily · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 2

Trophies have been contributed to the programme of the 1937 Swimming Carnival with amazing generosity and the committee now…

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The Art Exhibition Mayor's Appeal

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 2

"I hope that each member of the Council win visit the Exhibition, and induce as many people as possible to do likewise," stated Aid…

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Current Topics Exhibition Dancers

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 2

On Saturday night the large crowd at the All-British Cabaret warmly applauded Mr. Keith Fog- well, and Miss Sharp for their…

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Art Exhibition

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

Residents and visitors are reminded that the closing day of the Exhibition is drawing nigh, Monday next being the last day on…

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Blackheath Swimming Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

On Monday next, Feb. 1, Blackheath swimming pool will he the scene of the finest swimming carnival yet attempted. The N.S.W…

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Show Schedules

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 1

The Secretary of the Leura Horticultural Society wishes it known that schedules (with entry forms enclosed) for the forthcoming…

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New Year's Eve Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

Many of the winners and place-getters in various events have yet to collect the certificates to which they are entitled, and the Council…

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Blackheath Swimming Carnival Rig Crowds Flock to Pool on Anniversary Day Over Twenty Events for Mountain and Visiting Swimmers

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 2

Anniversary Day dawned particularly bright and shining for Blackheath Associated Swimming Clubs' second big event of the season, and the hundreds upon hundreds who crowded off buses and trains from early morning paid just tribute to the…

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Swimming Carnival (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 3

Sir,--As a visitor to Katoomba a month ago, I was delighted to read in your columns of the courageous stand taken by the Mayor with…

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Swimming Carnival an Additional Event Trophies on Display

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 2

An additional event has been included in the carnival, programme which should be of interest to young ladies. This is the junior…

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Annual Swimming Carnival Big Day at the Baths To-morrow

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 6 February 1937 · page 4

All roads lead to the Katoomba swimming pool to-morrow for the big event of the year -- Katoomba Swimming Club's annual carnival…

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Katoomba Swimming Club's Annual Carnival Record Success Unaffected by Mist Representation From Ten Clubs; £1010- Cup Goes to N. S. W. Police. Sunday Sport Upheld

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 1

Once more Katoomba Swimming Club has braved the elements, as well as the Sunday sport opposition brigade, and other items, which beset enthusiastic workers such as this club's committee…

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The Swimming Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 4

Sir,--In reply to letter headed "Swimming Carnival" appearing in the Katoomba "Daily" on Saturday, February 6, would you allow…

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