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Shows & fairs, 1950

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Show Official Opening

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 1

With drenching rain falling the ceremony of officially opening of the show from the rostrum at the entrance to the ring, about 2 p.m. on…

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St. John's Park Carnival Dance

The Biz · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 10

One of the happiest and most successful events staged at St. John's Park School of Arts for some time was the monster carnival dance organised by the…

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Show Pageant at Newcastle

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.-- Highlight of last night's session of Newcastle Show was the colorful march-past and…

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Show Pageant at Newcastle

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 1

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.-- Highlight of last night's session of Newcastle Show was the colorful march-past and…

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Show Pageant at Newcastle

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 1

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.-- Highlight of last night's session of Newcastle Show was the colorful marchpast and…

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British Fair May Attract More Dollar Buyers FINANCE

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 20

LONDON, Thursday,--The 29th British Industries Fair--the biggest ever, and with emphasis on the American markets--will take place from May 8 to 19 simultaneously in London and Birmingham. Organisers are preparing for…

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British Fair May Attract More Dollar Buyers FINANCE

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 20

LONDON, Thursday.--The 29th British industries Fair--the biggest ever, and with emphasis on the American markets -- will take place from May 8 to 19 simultaneously in London and Birmingham. Organisers are preparing for…

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Liverpool Mardi Gras Details of the Carnival

The Biz · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 8

The forthcoming Mardi Gras carnival, to be held in Liverpool from March 8 to 11 promises to be something outstanding. The organising commitee…

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Liverpool Plans Mardi Gras Show

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 11

Under the patronage of the Liverpool Municipal Council a Mardi Gras carnival will be held at Liverpool from March…

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Liverpool Plans Mardi Gras Show

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 11

Under the patronage of the Liverpool Municipal Council a Mardi Gras carnival will be held at Liverpool from March…

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Liverpool Plans Mardi Gras Show

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 6

Under the patronage of the Liverpool Municipal Council a Mardi Gras carnival, will be held at Liverpool from March…

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Liverpool Plans Mardi Gras Show

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 6

Under the patronage of the Liverpool Municipal Council a Mardi Gras carnival will be, held at Liverpool from March…

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Migrants Prominent in Newcastle Show

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 9

NEWCASTLE, Wed.--Migrants recently arrived in Australia from Europe are taking a big part in the Newcastle Show. The show opened today…

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Liverpool Plans Mardi Gras Show

Daily Mirror · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 11

Under the patronage of the Liverpool Municipal Council a Mardi Gras carnival will be held at Liverpool from March…

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Trade Displays at Nepean Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 8

Trade displays at Penrith Show were never more attractive to interested people than were those on the Showground last Friday and Saturday…

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Picture Show Priority No. 1 for St. Marys Deputation to Minister

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 8

The Mayor of Penrith (Ald. W. L. Chapman), Ald. White, and the Town Clerk (Mr. Ross) interviewed State Minister w. E. Dickson, who deals…

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Nepean Show Starts Well—rain Intervenes Brilliant Friday Night Many Sporting Events Postponed

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 1

It is about 30 years since a Nepean Show was so ill-fated in regard to weather as was that held on Friday and Saturday last. After a very satisfactory first day—the evening session being very largely attended, with brilliant illumination—…

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School Carnival

The Sun · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 24

Marist Bros. College (Randwick) will hold its annual swimming championships at Coogee Aquarium tonight…

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Don Winslow Fair Questions

Daily Mirror · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 16

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Don Winslow Fair Questions

Daily Mirror · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 16

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