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Shows & fairs, 1954

4,137 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 207

Queen Elizabeth Spends a Happy Day at the Hamilton Stock Show

Daily Mirror · Saturday 2 January 1954 · page 1

Looking charming in her cotton summer dress, Queen Elizabeth had a happy time at the Hamilton (N.Z.) Stock Show this week. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were the guests of the Mayor of Hamilton (Mr. R. Braithwaite), pictured at right of the Queen. The Royal couple later received a tremendous welcome when they attended a civic reception at Te Kuiti, nea r Hamilton…

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Queen Elizabeth Spends a Happy Day at the Hamilton Stock Show

Daily Mirror · Saturday 2 January 1954 · page 1

Looking charming in. her cotton, summer dress, Queen Elizabeth had a happy time at the Hamilton (N.Z.) Stock Show this week. The Queen and the Duke of . Ed inburgh were the guests of the Mayor of Hamilton (Mr. R. Braithwaite), pictured at right of the Queen. The" Royal couple later received a tremendous welcome when they attended u civic reception at Te Kuiti, near Hamilton…

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Exotic Laya Has Stolen This Show

Truth · Sunday 3 January 1954 · page 2

A lithe, raven-haired beauty put Britain's top film box-office draw, Jack Hawkins, in the shade when they arrived in Sydney yesterday…

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Wanda Causes Surf Boys to Wonder Battling seas rock carnival

Truth · Sunday 3 January 1954 · page 28

While most Sydney sportsmen were confined indoors yesterday, baby surf club Wanda turned on a nature-defying show for its second annual carnival…

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Boat Crew Ordered to Jump Clear Dangerous Sea Calls Halt To Surf Carnival

The Sun-Herald · Sunday 3 January 1954 · page 47

S.L.S.A. officials cancelled most events after swimmers, hoat crews and ski board riders had been battered in a heavy surf at the Wanda Surf Carnival yesterday…

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Big seas mar surf carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 January 1954 · page 23

Lifesavers at North Palm Beach carnival yesterday competed in one of the wildest surfs on record. During the…

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POP Fair cop

The Sun · Tuesday 5 January 1954 · page 28

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Royal Fair Act in Film

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 5 January 1954 · page 15

HOLLYWOOD, Tues. (U.P.).--Michael Curtiz probably is the only man in Hollywood history to direct a king and queen in a movie. When King Paul and…

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Puppet show at party

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 January 1954 · page 19

A VENTRILOQUIST and puppets entertained 155 children from all over the State at a party at Manly…

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To Judge Handicrafts at Royal Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 January 1954 · page 11

AN Australian food expert, an English needlework authority, and a home economist are among 12 prominent women who will judge arts and handicrafts entries at the 1954 Sydney Royal Show, which…

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New Records Tipped for Swim Carnival

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 29

Swimming experts expect at least three records will be broken at the N.S.W. Womens' Swimming Carnival tonight. Betty Sykes (Canberra), who will not be 13 until…

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Artist Was On Crutches At Exhibition Opening

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 22

Determined to see the opening of her first city art exhibition in spite of a broken leg, Molly Johnson hobbled into David Jones' Art Gallery yesterday supported by crutches. Miss Johnson, who in…

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Artist Was On Crutches At Exhibition Opening

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 22

Determined to see the opening of her first city art exhibition in spite of a broken leg, Molly Johnson hobbled info David Jones Art Gallery yesterday supported by crutches. Miss Johnson who in…

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Artist Was On Crutches At Exhibition Opening

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 22

Determined to see the opening of her first city art exhibition in spite of a broken leg, Molly Johnson hobbled into David Jones' Art Gallery yesterday supported by crutches. Miss Johnson, who in…

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Artist Was On Crutches At Exhibition Opening

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 22

Determined to see the opening of her first city art exhibition in spite of a broken leg, Molly Johnson hobbled into David Jones Art Gallery yesterday supported by crutches. Miss Johnson, who in…

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Artist Was On Crutches At Exhibition Opening

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 22

Determined to see the opening of her first city art exhibition in spite of a broken leg, Molly Johnson hobbled into David Jones' Art Gallery yesterday supported by crutches. Miss Johnson, who in…

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Artist Was On Crutches At Exhibition Opening

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 22

Determined to see the opening of her first city art exhibition in spite of a broken leg, Molly Johnson hobbled info David Jones' Art Gallery yesterday supported by crutches. Miss Johnson, who in…

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Artist Was On Crutches At Exhibition Opening

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 22

Determined to see the opening of her first city art exhibition in spite of a broken leg, Molly Johnson hobbled into David Jones' Art Gallery yesterday supported by crutches. Miss Johnson, who in…

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Artist Was On Crutches At Exhibition opening

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 22

Determined to see the opening of her first city art exhibition in spite off a broken leg, Molly Johnson hobbled into David Jones' Art Gallery yesterday supported by crutches. Miss Johnson, who in…

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Television Plans For N.Z. Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 January 1954 · page 7

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday (A.A.P.-Reuter).—Scenes of the Royal Wellington Show and Industrial Fair will be televised during the Royal visit this…

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