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Shows & fairs, 1956

252 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 13

Pet Show and Barbecue

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 May 1956 · page 2

A pet show and barbecue will be held at "Hilltop," 24 Hilltop Road, Merrylands., on Saturday, May 26…

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Queen Competition and Sports Show Society's Decision

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 May 1956 · page 1

The committee of Nepean District A. H and I. Society, at its meeting on Friday evening, resolved to hold a Queen Competition and Gymkhana in the middle of November…

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Sports Talk Fishing Carnival

The St George Call · Thursday 31 May 1956 · page 2

I'm sure that while I was away on holidays at Sussex Inlet for the Third Annual Sussex Inlet Fishing Competition…

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St. Marys R.s.l. Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 May 1956 · page 5

St. Marys sub-branch of the R.S.A.I.L.A. are holding a Gala Carnival on the R.S.L. site in Queen Street, St. Marys, this…

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Football Carnival Next Sunday Big Day on Penrith Showground

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 May 1956 · page 1

Next Sunday, on the Showground, Penrith Football Club will conduct its annual knockout competition for the Nepean…

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Industries Fair Site Selected

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 June 1956 · page 6

City of Parramatta Industries Fair will be held in September and October this year…

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Skill, nerve in tunnel job show Australians second to none

Tribune · Wednesday 6 June 1956 · page 7

FOR cool, calm, nerveless efficiency, I take my hat off to the men of Sydney's City Tunnel…

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Football Carnival a Great Success Merrylands Retains Nepean Theatre Shield

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 1

Ideal weather, a big crowd, and a feast of good football combined to make it an enjoyable experience for all at the…

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Ramsgate Public School Pet Show

The St George Call · Thursday 14 June 1956 · page 1

The pupils of Ramsgate Primary School and many of their parents had a most enjoyable afternoon on Thursday, June 7,…

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Bright Show Aids Pensioners

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1956 · page 7

Guildford Old Age Pensioner's funds have benefited by the bright presentation of "On With the…

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Football Flashes Planning for the 1956 Schools Carnival

The St George Call · Thursday 21 June 1956 · page 9

St. George Club's Rugby League Schools Carnival will be played on Saturdays July 21 and 28. Entries are now invited and…

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Thousands flock to Rules Carnival SPORT

Tribune · Wednesday 27 June 1956 · page 6

THE 13th National Carnival of Australian Rules--only native-born game of football in…

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Show Secretary Resigns

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 June 1956 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Nepean District A.H. and I. Society members received a shock when the secretary, Mr. J…

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Show Meeting Reduction in Committee Urged

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 June 1956 · page 3

At the meeting of the general committee of Nepean District A.H. and I. Society held last Thursday evening, Mr. C…

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Trotting Licence Show Society to Approach Minister

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 June 1956 · page 1

The matter of obtaining a trotting licence for the Penrith Showground was discussed again at last Thursday's meeting of…

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Not fair to Fare payers

Tribune · Wednesday 4 July 1956 · page 1

Eureka Youth League members--originators of Sydney's "Fare Go, Joe" slogan--won support from crowds in Martin Place with their humorous but pointed slogans last Friday. ABOVE: League girl parades toy horse transport as suggestion to beat fares robbery. BELOW: This…

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Municipal Library Needs More Space Records Show Big Increase in Membership and Books

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 July 1956 · page 7

A remarkable increase in membership and books issued is disclosed in a report recently issued by Mrs. Margaret Trask,…

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Puppet Show at Fairfield Heights

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 11

Full marks to the teachers and mothers responsible for the puppet show staged at Farfield Heights Infants School,…

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Big Show Comes to Our Town

The Biz · Wednesday 11 July 1956 · page 6

Johnstone Bros'. Gaieties of 1956, a gay fast-moving vaudeville and variety show, under canvas, with Australian and…

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Show Horses Killed

Nepean Times · Thursday 12 July 1956 · page 1

Two show horses were killed and two cars badly wrecked on the Western Highway near Minchinbury Gates about 6 p.m. on…

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