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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Wentworth Falls News Presbyterian Church Autumn Fair

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 1

Next Wednesday the followers of the Presbyterian Church and the many people of the Mountains districts who wish to attend one…

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Katoomba Dog Show

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 2

Mr. H. Campbell–Cowie, secretary of the Canine Corporation, Sydney, who is in–charge of arrangements for the dog show to take place in…

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Autumn Fair Presbyterian Church

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 1

Join in the fun of the Fair at the Presbyterian Hall on Wednesday next, April 28. Hundreds of chrysanthemums are to form part…

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Thrills Promised at Penrith Big Speed Carnival Anzac Day Holiday

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 1

The speed carnival scheduled for Penrith Speedway on Monday next (Anzac Day holiday) has attracted the leading…

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Art Exhibition

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 2

Prizes awarded at the Art Exhibition recently conducted at the Town Hall, were:— Paintings: Alfred Coffey ("The…

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"The Desert Song" Sixth Success for B.M.M.C.C. "Best Show of Career," Says Mayor

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 6 May 1937 · page 4

The Town Hall packed to overflowing, recorded a deafening ovation in support of the recommendation by the Mayor and the…

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Current Topics May Fair To-day

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 7 May 1937 · page 1

Under the auspices of the Women's Guild, the Leura Presbyterian Church will conduct a May Fair at the school hall this…

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Australia's 150Th Birthday Celebrations Blue Mountains Carnival Committee Katoomba's Programme

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 1

The committee appointed to arrange Katoomba's part in the country celebrations met on Thursday afternoon. The chairman (Ald…

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Orange "Dogs" Show Big Figures

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 2

Orange Diggers' Mechanical Coursing Club has now been in existence for a period of 17 months, and a brief resume reveals some very interesting…

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Plans for U.s. Car Show

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 2

Plans are now being made for the American National Automobile Show to be held in New York from October 27 to November 3,…

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World's Fair Brussels

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 26 June 1937 · page 4

Just arrived here fifteen minutes ago. We are going out to the Exposition straight away, as we leave for London to-morrow. In…

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The Fair of Marrakesh

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 4

The annual fair, of Marrakesh, capital of southern. Morocco, held in early spring, is one of the" important "events of North Africa…

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"Two Centuries of History" Versailles to Hold Picturesque Exhibition

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 29 June 1937 · page 1

Versailles, considered to be the most beautiful ancient royal residence of Europe, a monarch's caprice which cost many millions, will…

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Chevrolet Truck Show Coming Here Next Week

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 3

For the first time in Katoomba, a complete range of Chevrolet utility vehicles and trucks will be on view next week at Ziems' Great…

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Current Topics To-day's Show at Great Western Garage

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 20 July 1937 · page 2

The Chevrolet Truck Show of 1937 will be at Katoomba to-day (Tuesday). Thousands of pounds worth of the latest model Chevrolet…

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Spring Show in September Leura Horticultural Society

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 3

Schedules for the Spring Show are now in print, and show that the society has again made available a large amount of prize money…

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Methodist Fair

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 2

The annual Methodist Fair has been arranged to take place in St. Aidan's Hall, Blackheath, on December 1 and 2…

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Australia's 150Th Birthday Celebrations Katoomba Carnival

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 2

A meeting of the Katoomba Committee concerned with the Blue Mountain carnival was held recently, at which Messrs…

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"The O'Brien Girl" B.M.M.C.C. Colorful and Bright Show Proceeds for Diggers' Distress Fund

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 1

Residents are coming to expect shows in quick succession as a result or the recent list of musical comedies presented…

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Primary School Column Pet Show

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 3

On Wednesday, August 8, commencing at 2.30 p.m., the Mothers' Club wil hold, their annual pet show…

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