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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1956

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Many Penrith Wins At Parramatta Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 March 1956 · page 5

At Parramatta Show last Saturday cattle breeders in the Penrith district won many top awards…

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In Dublin's Fair City

Tribune · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 7

MARCH 17 is St. Patrick's Day, the day when Irish men and women all…

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A Famous Dog Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 11

Cruft's Dog Show, held in London recently, celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with a record…

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Evening College Show Successes

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 6

Parramatta Evening College again carried off its usual high number of awards in the Parramatta…

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Recruiting Campaign Combined Services Display at R.a. Show

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 March 1956 · page 10

The most modern defence methods will be demonstrated and the latest arms and equipment of Australia's Armed…

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Flower Show and Fair at Springwood

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 March 1956 · page 1

The annual Flower Show and Fancy Fair of Springwood Methodist Church was held on Saturday, March 10, in the…

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Campbelltown Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 March 1956 · page 2

The Campbelltown A. H. & I. Society will hold its annual show at Campbelltown on Friday and Saturday, April 6 and 7…

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Country Bank Managers At Royal Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 15 March 1956 · page 2

Mr. Freeman, manager of the Commonwealth Bank, Penrith, states that the bank is again attaching two of its well-known…

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Reserves show good promise

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 16 March 1956 · page 10

In the first match of the day, the reserves scored an early 5-3 victory over their opponents, who the week…

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Exhibition of French Tapestries, Stained Glass and Theatre Decor

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 16 March 1956 · page 11

AN exhibition of material arranged between the French Government and the Board of Trustees of the National Art Gallery will be on…

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Baby Show Helps Aged

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1956 · page 3

There were many entries in a baby show organised recently by the Pioneer Hall Association, Granville…

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Norma Beatty Returns To Variety Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1956 · page 3

One of 2CH's most popular artists to appear at the Murray Brothers Parramatta Variety Show…

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Kindergarten Fair At Lapstone

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1956 · page 1

Eastern Command Headquarters, Lapstone, will be en fete next Saturday, March 24, when a fair will be held in aid of the…

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White City Tennis Exhibition

The St George Call · Thursday 22 March 1956 · page 5

On Friday April 6, commencing at 1.30 p.m., Ken Rosewall will play Roy Emerson (Queensland), who is a member of the…

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Show Society Spring Show and Social to Be Held

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1956 · page 2

The committee of Nepean A. H. & I. Society met at the Showground on Thursday evening, when it was decided to hold…

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Springwood Methodist Flower Show AWARDS

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1956 · page 1

The following are the awards at the Flower Show and Fancy Fair held at Springwood Methodist Church and environs on…

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St. Marys Methodist Flower Show (By Correspondent)

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1956 · page 7

The annual Flower Show of St. Marys Methodist Church was held in the S.S. Hall on Saturday, March 17…

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N.D. Hospital, Emu Plains Auxiliary Flower Show (By Publicity Officer)

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1956 · page 1

The annual Flower Show of the above Auxiliary was held in the Melrose Hall, Emu Plains, on Saturday, 17th inst. Mrs…

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Kadimah Stages Body Building Exhibition

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 23 March 1956 · page 10

An exhibition of Body Building and Muscle Control will be staged next Sunday night at the…

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A Taste of Tv at Sydney Show Radio

Tribune · Tuesday 27 March 1956 · page 7

SYDNEYSIDERS will be able to see TV produced and screened at the Easter Show. The ABC will be giving…

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