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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1956

252 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 13

Fairfield's Second Annual Show

The Biz · Wednesday 3 October 1956 · page 8

Already the interest shown by commercial and business houses has indicated that the second annual show, to be conducted by…

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Stage Show. G.m.s. Has Science Story

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 3 October 1956 · page 12

A dramatic non-technical story of progress in science and research will be presented tomorrow night…

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Show Society's Secretary

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 October 1956 · page 4

Mr. J. H. [?] is [?] ing the work as secretary to the Nepean A.H. and I. So[?]ty. The Sec[?]…

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Combined High School's Athletic Carnival Penrith's Creditable Performance

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 October 1956 · page 1

In the Combined High Schools Athletic Carnival held on Sydney Cricket Ground on September 26 and 27 Penrith…

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Church Fair

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 6

St. Thomas's Church of England, South Granville, will hold a daffodil fair on Saturday (October 13) in…

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Waratah Spring Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 18

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to thrill to the music of dozens of bands, laugh at the antics of clowns…

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London's Motor Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 11

Though British exhibitors will naturally command the greatest share of space at the…

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Spring's Here--we're Springing to It for the Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 12

WE are getting our backs to it at last for the Tribune Fair-- that is, in a much more enthusiastic way…

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Films Lightheaded Show Bus Stop, Hoyts-Regent

Tribune · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 8

What happens when a callow, yip-ti-ootin' cowboy meets a worldly-wise nightclub entertainer is the story behind this amusing little…

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Fairfield Show Two Days and Two Nights This Year

The Biz · Wednesday 10 October 1956 · page 1

It is only six weeks to the second annual show of Fairfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society and this year it promises…

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Show Gymkhana

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 October 1956 · page 1

Despite threatening weather, the Gymkhana held by Nepean A.H. and I. Society on Penrith Showground on Saturday…

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All Saints', Warrimoo Spring Flower Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 October 1956 · page 2

Prize-winners at the third annual spring flower show of All Saints' Church, Warrimoo, held on September 29 were:…

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Emu Plains Aux. to N.D. Hospital Flower Show for March 16 (By Publicity Officer)

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 October 1956 · page 1

The September meeting of Emu Plains Auxiliary to Nepean District Hospital was well attended…

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Een mode show in Wollongong

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 12 October 1956 · page 2

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Canley Vale Scotch Fair

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 9

Those people who have not yet seen the new Civic Hall, Cabramatta will have a golden opportunity to do so on…

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"Back to Fairfield Week." Gala Carnival and Supports

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 1

The biggest carnival unit in Australia will overflow Fairfield's Parklet in The Crescent with ferris wheel, horse…

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Dug Out Good News of What's on the Way for Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 12

After almost having to do a pick and shovel job over the weekend, we found that lots ARE being done for the…

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Fete and Flower Show Canley Vale School

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 3

A happy gathering cf parents and children attended Canley Vale School on Saturday afternoon, October 6. for the annual…

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

The Biz · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 4

On Saturday, October 20. Cabramatta Church of England will [?] its annual sale of work and spring Power show. The ladles…

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St. Marys Methodist Fair

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 October 1956 · page 5

St. Marys Methodist Church annual fair held on Saturday, Oct. 13, was a huge success—socially and financially. The…

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