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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1955

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Big Poultry Entry For London Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 39

It was disclosed in London this week that the entry of birds for the 10th National…

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£1000 Prizes For Easter Show Flowers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 43

The Horticulture section of Sydney's 1956 Royal Easter Show will be conducted in…

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Jerseys Lead In Big Dairy Entry; Bangalow Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 4

LISMCRE.—The Jersey judge at the Bangalow Show last Saturday, Mr. G. L. Crawford, of Kingaroy, Queensland, said the cattle he judged were of exceptionally high standard…

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Dogs In The News Whippet Pup takes Top Award At Lidcombe Show

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 30

Lidcombe Kennel Club conducted their biggest show to date at the R.A.S. grounds last Saturday. Of the 500 entries a whippet puppy, Flashing Ringmaster, was awarded best in show by the general specials judges, Messrs. Bruce and Burnell…

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Santa Claus Fair

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 10

A Santa Claus Fair will be held at St. Mark's Church of England, Granville, on Saturday…

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Variety Fair Congregational Church

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 3

Guildford Congregational Church was favoured with a fine warm day for the variety fair held in the Church grounds on…

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Annual Carnival at Hartley's Oval

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 16

The annual carnival was held on Hartley's Oval on November 19th. Heavy rain on the previous night, Friday, spoiled the…

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Fairfield Show Interesting Sidelights

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 11

The committee members have drawn up a roster to picquet the show ground at Fairfield West on Thursday Friday Saturday…

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Pensioners' Show At Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 1

Last week Bond's Industries Entertainment Unit presented the 17th edition of their popular variety…

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Aborigines show up Menzies' Malaya hypocrisy

Tribune · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 7

AN inch-thick slice of bread, occasionally smeared with syrup; a bucket of tea, made from…

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What Event Will Show Private Car Owners

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 6

How many miles to the gallon do you get from your car? What should you get from your model? Is there anything you can do to achieve greater mileage? It is answers to questions…

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Doll and Pet Show Fairfield Heights Public School

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 14

A large number of mothers congregated at the above school on Friday. November 18. to view the first annual doll and pet show…

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Party Stands for Socialism Sharkey show Menzies, groups on defensive

Tribune · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 1

"MENZIES is on the defensive. If the working class is united, enthusiastic and…

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Their Policy Is to Show the People No hope for homeless under Menzies' Govt

Tribune · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 6

Menzies in his "policy" speech last week dealt at length on the number of houses built since his Government took office five years ago. But he DID NOT reveal that his year he will spend less…

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Show Society Meeting Well Attended Preparing for Next Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the committee of Nepean A.H. and I. Society held at the the Showground on Thursday…

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Penrith Sub-branch R.S.L. Annual Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 5

The annual carnival of Penrith sub-branch of the R..S.S.A.I.L.A. will be held on the subbranch property, Lethbridge and…

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What Event Will Show Private Car Owners

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 2

How many miles to the gallon do you get from your car? What should you get from your model? Is there anything you can do to achieve greater mileage? It is answers to questions…

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Show Entries

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 1

Entries in the dairy produce section of Sydney's 1956 Royal Easter Show would close on December 1,…

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SWIMMING Keen Carnival Competition

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 10

With selections for the Carnival one week away a keen morning’s swimming took place at Watson’s Bay last Sunday. Six races were swum off and the times recorded were well up to…

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Moriah Carnival—£1,200

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 7

Organisers estimate that over 1,400 people visited the Annual Moriah College Carnival, last Sunday afternoon…

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