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Shows & fairs, 1955

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Smithfield C. of E. Fair

The Biz · Wednesday 19 October 1955 · page 4

The Sale of Work at St. James' C. of E., Smithfield, to be held on the 29th is to be opened by Mrs. I. B O'Conor. She is the…

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Dick Fair at Murray Bros

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 19 October 1955 · page 3

Residents of Parramatta will have an opportunity to meet nationally-known radio personality Dick Fair…

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School's Annual Pet Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 19 October 1955 · page 14

Granville Central School (William Street) will hold its annual pet show on October 28…

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Hire of Carnival Stalls Council Fixes Charges

The Biz · Wednesday 19 October 1955 · page 22

The garage superintendent reported to Fairfield Council as follows: "Difficulty is being experienced in carrying out the…

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"Silver" Kitten Show Benefit for Sub-Normal Children

The Biz · Wednesday 19 October 1955 · page 20

On Saturday, November 5, in the Lower Town Hall. Sydney, the Federal Cat Club of Australasia will present its Silver Jubilee…

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Fairfield Show Smithfield A.L.P. on December 2 and 3

The Biz · Wednesday 19 October 1955 · page 5

December 3 will go down as a very important date in the year 1955, for that is the second day of Fairfield's first…

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Printing Exhibition Opens in Sydney

The St George Call · Thursday 20 October 1955 · page 3

The Governor of New South Wales (Lieut.-General Sir John Northcott) officially opened the first Australasian Printing…

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At Lismore Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 October 1955 · page 9

ABOVE: Prize winners in the horse section at the North Coast National Exhibition at Lismore last week. BELOW: Watching the Jersey judging were (I. to r.): Messrs. R. Greenaway, Oxley Jersey stud, Taree; A. G. Mathers, Taree; A. C. Poison, Oxley Island and L. Archibald and A. Rowlands, Tongala, Victoria. HEIFER being led by Harry Wilson (5), whose…

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West Australie Naar de "show"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 21 October 1955 · page 2

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New Central Synagogue President Asks For “Fair Go” Election Results

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 21 October 1955 · page 3

Mr. Harry Rosen, newly elected President of the Central Synagogue, asked the past-president (Mr. Felix Freeman) for a “fair go and a free…

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J.Fs. Top Seniors At '55 North Coast Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 October 1955 · page 23

LISMORE.—Junior Farmers had many wins over senior exhibitors in the open sections at the North Coast National Show, being most successful…

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News From England British And Swedish Pigs Battle For Show Honors

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 October 1955 · page 14

Readers of these notes from Britain may have observed the battle which has been going on for two years between the popularity of the old English breed of pig and the invaders from Sweden, the Landrace…

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Huge Floral Exhibition

The Biz · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 5

Flowers from many parts of the world as well as spectacular exhibits of local blooms will be among the highlights of the Royal…

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Big Show on

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 14

Murray Bros." featu[?] packed variety show show prove a most interesting [?] hours' entertainment [?]…

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10 days to Trib. Fair Bargains galore, at Paddington Town Hall

Tribune · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 3

THERE'S only 10 days left to finish producing and gathering together goods for the Fair. Then all roads will lead to the…

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"Silver" Kitten Show Benefit for Sub-Normal Children

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 5

On Saturday, November 5, in the Lower Town Hall, Sydney, the Federal Cat Club of Australasia will present its Silver Jubilee…

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Pets and Flower Show Canley Vale School Success

The Biz · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 14

Perfect weather was the order for the grand fete held in the Canley Vale Public School grounds on Saturday, 22nd…

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Cabramatta C. of E. Sale of Work and Spring Flower Show

The Biz · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 6

On Saturday, October 15, Soldiers' Memorial C. of E., Cabramatta, held its annual sale of work and spring flower show. It…

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The Spring Show Splendid Exhibit of Motor-cycles and Scooters at North Auburn

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 October 1955 · page 17

A unique opportunity was presented to local motor-cycling enthusiasts of seeing for the first time on exhibition of motor-cycles and scooters. The show was staged by…

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St. Marys Methodist Church Annual Fair

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 October 1955 · page 2

The annual fair of St. Marys Methodist Church was held on Saturday, October 15, in the Church Hall and was an…

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