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Shows & fairs, 1956

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A.N.Z. Bank At Easter Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 March 1956 · page 3

The A.N.Z. Bank Agency at the Royal Easter Show will be, as usual, situated at No. 17 and 18 stands…

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White City Tennis Exhibition

The St George Call · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 1

Tennis fans will have the opportunity of witnessing at least two major fixtures on the championship courts at White…

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Combined Services Display Royal Agricultural Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 March 1956 · page 6

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

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Opening of the French Exhibition

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 30 March 1956 · page 6

At the inaugural ceremony, held at the Sydney Show Ground on March 19, Mr. R. G. Menzies, Prime Minister of Australia, replying to the addresses…

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M/cycle Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 April 1956 · page 9

British Cycle and Motor Cycle Manufacturers' and Traders' Union Limited, Coventry, whose…

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TRIBUNE Magazine From Cairns to Tasmania They Met at Carnival Wharfies build their mateship on sport fields

Tribune · Wednesday 4 April 1956 · page 5

LIKE all great working class fighters Australian waterside workers have a love of sport and mateship, and their first Biennial Sports Carnival held in…

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Annual Carnival

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 11 April 1956 · page 14

The Parents and Friends' Association of the Granville Methodist Sunday School will hold its annual…

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Catholic Cabaret Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1956 · page 8

Much preparation is being made for the Catholic Cabaret Carnival which will be held at the Log Cabin Hotel on Friday…

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Wins at Royal Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1956 · page 6

Awards won at the Royal Show, in the pigeon section. included the following by R. & E. Galvin: Racing homers—6 firsts…

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Flower Show at Blaxland Opened by Member for Nepean

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 April 1956 · page 2

The Mayor of Penrith, Ald. W. K. Chapman, as member for Nepean Electorate, performed his first public duty of…

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Autumn Flower Show and Fete

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 April 1956 · page 6

St. Stephen's Church of England Ladies' Guild are to be congratulated on the success of their Autumn Flower Show nnd…

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Catholic Cabaret Carnival Social Event at Log Cabin

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 April 1956 · page 7

A success in every way was the cabaret carnival in aid of the building fund of St. Nicholas' Church, Penrith, which was held…

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Eric Baume to Open Local Art Society Show

The St George Call · Thursday 26 April 1956 · page 1

The St. George Art Society will hold their annual exhibition in the County Council Chambers, Kogarah, from Saturday,…

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Machinery Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 2 May 1956 · page 9

Experts from many countries will address the international convention—the first of its kind—that…

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Table Tennis Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 2 May 1956 · page 10

Granville Secondary Technical School Parents and Citizens' Association has arranged a table tennis…

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Famous Horses for Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 2 May 1956 · page 3

A world-famous horse troupe, featuring amazing acts by a team of Australian-trained animals, is…

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Menzies, Trout Show True Face of Tories

Tribune · Wednesday 9 May 1956 · page 12

The true worth of Tory promises, which have never been more lavish than in this election, can be judged from the following points made by Liberal Party leaders: MENZIES--…

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Maltese artists' exhibition

Tribune · Wednesday 16 May 1956 · page 8

TRANSPLANTATION is always a painful process. It is even more difficult when…

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Cattle Wins at Camden Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 May 1956 · page 6

The cattle, at Camden Show were shown in very fine order on 4th inst. Mrs T. M. and K. J. Dwyer were the most successful…

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Hockey Be Fair promoveert

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 18 May 1956 · page 7

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