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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Current Topics Select Carnival Social

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 2

To-night (Saturday) at the town Hall, Katoomba," the Parramatta District Social Club, in conjunction with Kanlmbla Branch, G.U.O.O.F.,…

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Katoomba Wins Premiership for Swimming Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 2

The points for the carnival championship, which announced by the President of the Katoomba Swimming Club at the…

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Swimming Carnival (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

Sir,--Mr. Dick Laycock replied to my original letter under the above title. Now may I use my right-of-reply and reply to him?…

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Royal Show Week Excursion 200 Country Boys to Visit Sydney

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 4

This week an announcement was made throughout the country schools of New South Wales, to the effect that an excursion was being…

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Public Opinion. Swimming Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 2

Sir, I have no desire to enter into a silly controversy regarding the annual swimming carnival. But in Answer to Mr. Robson's main…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 4

A local swimming carnival was to have been held last Saturday, but the incessant rain made this impossible. A meeting will be held…

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Autumn Flower Show at Woodford Schedules Now Available

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 1

Rev. A. W. Bray, Mrs. Bray, Mrs L. A. Cartwright, and Mrs. H. Wilson are combining forces to give the people of Woodford and…

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Royal Easter Show Schedule of Broadcast Addresses

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 1

The revised schedule of addresses on the Royal Easter Show to be broadcasted through 2FC from 7.30 to 7.38 p.m. on Tuesday and…

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Leura Flower Show Non-competitive Exhibits Attract Much Attention

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 2

At the recent Flower Show of the Leura Horticultural Society the very fine non-competitive display of apples supplied by Mr. L…

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Carnival Success at Lithgow

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 2

At last Saturday's carnival at Lithgow, seven Blackheath swimmers from the ladies' club met with success. In the breaststroke…

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Blackheath Swimming Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 3

The programme for next Saturday's club swimming carnival, at the Blackheath pool, is as follows: Men's Club: 110 yds…

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Railway Passengers to Shore Towns Figures Show Springwood Is Most Popular

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 2

The B.M. Shire Clerk had reason to seek advice on the popularity and importance of the various Shire townships recently and, at…

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News From France Eiffel Tower to Become Flag for 1937 Exhibition

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 3

After having served as a radio broadcasting station, a clock and a thermometer (it still performs all these duties) the Eiffel Tower…

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Orange Takes Off Its Coat "By Crickey, Well Show Em." 1938 Celebrations

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 3

Orange provides an example of the civic pride in a provincial town which annihilates distance and circumstances and compels…

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Second Katoomba Dog Show Canine Corporation Scores Again Judges' Comments Interesting

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 1

The Katoomba Branch of the Canine Corporation of Australia attained great success with its second annual dog show, which…

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Hardie's "Fibrolite" Fine Exhibit at Sydney Show Country Visitor Invited to Inspect Stand

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 2

One of the outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show will be the large and comprehensive exhibit of "Fibrolite"…

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Penrith Speed Carnival Big Holiday Attraction Easter Monday Gala

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 5

The all-day speed carnival at Penrith Speedway on Easter Monday holds promise of a plentitude of thrills, and the function should…

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Beautiful Star of "Show Boat"

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 27 March 1937 · page 2

Irene Dunne--whose glorious voice thrills all who see "Show Boat"--the magnificent screen version of Edna Furber's immortal story, which will be presented at the Empire Theatre on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday…

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Bowls Katoomba Club's Easter Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 2

The Easter Carnival was held in glorious sunshine. 68 bowlers entered for the rinks, 56 for the pairs and 22 for the singles. In…

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Cooking Competitions for Autumn Fair

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 1

The Presbyterian Church Autumn Fair is a function eagerly anticipated each year, for the excellent band of organisers always…

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