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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1955

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W'gong Show Trophies For Ayrshires

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 November 1955 · page 9

Special trophies and prizemoney for Ayrshire cattle will be awarded at the Wollongong…

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1955 Carnival: More Billets Required Onus on Team Members

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 November 1955 · page 10

“We are still in need of many more billets for visiting interstate team members,” Mr. N. Opit, JASA Billeting Officer, told the October meeting of the Association last Thursday night. He…

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Dogs In The News Excellent Dog Section Featured At St. Ives Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 November 1955 · page 30

Kuringai Agricultural Society Show held at St. Ives last Saturday was a great success. It was possibly their best effort to date, with particular reference to the dog section, which was very well supported…

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Fairfield Show December 2 and 3

The Biz · Wednesday 9 November 1955 · page 6
Also in The Broadcaster

Professional showmen have have enthusiastic in seeking space at the annual show of Fairfield A. and H. Society, to…

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Kids Were Pop-eyed Tribune Fair a Success: Ball, Picnic Concert Next

Tribune · Wednesday 9 November 1955 · page 3

Come to the Ball -- highlight of Tribune Festival -- at Paddington Town Hall this Thursday, 8-12. Enjoy the first-class band, floor shows, prizes. And on Tuesday evening next, November 15, come…

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Catholic Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 November 1955 · page 5

Much success due to good workers was the result of the carnival held on Penrith Council grounds on Friday and…

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Daffodil Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 November 1955 · page 48

The Manilla Junior Farmer Daffodil Show was a success despite bad weather and the fact that 400 less…

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Crowle Home Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 November 1955 · page 21

THIS TRIO OF BEAUTIFUL IRISH SETTERS were among competitors at last week-end's Crowle Home Dog Show. Owners are (from left) Miss N. Hinds, Randwick; Miss F. Douglas, Branxton, and Mr. N. McDoulands, Branxton…

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"Fair Market Value" Now For W.S. Land State Cabinet decided this week in future to pay "fair market value" for land resumed for soldier settlement

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 November 1955 · page 1

In the past, payment has been on a basis of February 10, 1942, valuations, plus up to 15…

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Best Of Britain's Dairy Cows In Olympia Show n ©

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 November 1955 · page 18

Highlight of the 69th London Dairy Show, and supreme award for Britain's dairying year, was the contest for individual championship. This resulted in a clear win for Friesians…

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Guildford Anglicans Successful Fair

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 8
Also in The Biz

A very successful fair was held at St. Mary's Church Hall and grounds last Saturday, when large numbers of workers and patrons…

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All The Fun of the Fair

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 1

Search where you will, Mum and Dad, but you won't find a better place to take the family next…

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Murray Bros. Variety Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 15

The second semi-final of the big Murray Brothers' Variety Show Quizes will be staged on Friday in the…

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Fairfield Show December 2 and 3

The Biz · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 4

With Fairfield's first big annual show only two weeks off. the organisers. Fairfield A. and H. Society, are setting very busy…

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Scouts' Floral Fair

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 November 1955 · page 7

Scouts of Springwood, Blaxland, and Penrith are combining in promoting the Blue Mountains first All Nations' Floral…

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Junior Art Show

The St George Call · Thursday 17 November 1955 · page 1

On Saturday, November 19, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., a selected exhibition of the work of the junior (Saturday…

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Badgery's Creek Combined Fete and Flower Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 November 1955 · page 1

A very enjoyable and profitable function, was held in the Progress Hall, Badgery's Creek, on Saturday, October 22, when the…

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Show Buffer—London To Judge

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 8

Butter entered in the export classes of Sydney's 1956 Royal Easter Show would be judged…

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