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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1956

252 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 13

Top - Line Fashion Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 5 September 1956 · page 1

A former "Miss Australia" Miss Maureen Duval will be among mannequins in an…

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Fairfield Players Big Show in October

The Biz · Wednesday 5 September 1956 · page 5

Fairfield Players, that very clever band of amateur theatrical artists, are working hard for their big show,…

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South Coast Is Off to a Flying Start for the Tribune Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 5 September 1956 · page 12

BARBECUE, sewing bees, workshop toy making groups, cake-making day--these practical plans are only…

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Red Cross Flower Show (By Honorary Secretary)

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 September 1956 · page 1

Prizes in all sections of the Penrith Red Cross Flower Show to be held on September 20, in Penrith Railway Institute, are…

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Scottish Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 3

As stated in the report of Cabramatta Chamber of Commerce, on another page, the Scottish festival being…

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Attractive Art Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 3

Beecroft School of Arts, on the main road and close to the station, will have a most attractive exhibition of…

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East Sydney Fair Rally

Tribune · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 12

CALLING East Sydney cadres, activists and all interested in a successful Tribune Fair. Special Rally at 221 William St.,…

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Cabramatta Scottish Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 1

Plans for Cabramatta Chamber of Commerce Scottish carnival, to be held on October 18, 19 and 20, are well in hand…

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Orchid Show

The Biz · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 7

The Parramatta and District Orchid Society will hold its annual show in Parramatta Town Hall next Thursday (to-morrow)…

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Orchid Show

The Biz · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 9

The Parramatta and District Orchid Society will hold its annual' show in Parramatta Town Hall to-morrow (Thursday)…

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Back to Fairfield. Proposed Carnival Week

The Biz · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 13

Organiser of Fairfield Park Com[?]tt[?]es gala sports and street carn[?]val, to be held on November 1, 2 and 3, Ald. Sam Seaman,…

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Pensioners to Fore in Fair Activity This Week

Tribune · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 12

PENSIONERS TO THE FORE THIS WEEK.--A 73-year-old pensioner and his wife have over 100 toys, picture frames, etc., to…

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Television Show In City Hall

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 1

The latest television receivers will be featured at a special show in the Parramatta City Hall…

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Macquarie Group Athletic Carnival Next Wednesday at Emu Park

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 September 1956 · page 7

Schools in the Macquarie Group, Emu Plains, Regentville, Kingswood, Castlereagh Upper, Cranebrook, Llandilo, and…

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Trotting Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 19 September 1956 · page 8

Officials of the Western Suburbs A. & H. Society will present a spectacular programme of events at…

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Fair Should Be "Best Ever"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 19 September 1956 · page 1

The response from exhibitors for the Parramatta Industries Fair had been more than encouraging, Mr. R. H. Mutton said last week…

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Rid Casting Exhibition at Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 19 September 1956 · page 6

With the fishing season last approaching, more than ordinary interest was show in the exhibition of rod-casting Snodgrass…

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Busy on work for Trib Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 19 September 1956 · page 11

I have been reading with interest your reports about the growing activity around the Tribune Fair. I am glad I can tell you that our…

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Fair Vale P. & C. Association Ladies' Auxiliary

The Biz · Wednesday 19 September 1956 · page 11

The above association held a meeting on Tuesday, 11th with twelve members present. Arrangements were made for a…

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Free T.v. Show in Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 19 September 1956 · page 6

Over 403 people filled the large and small halls of Fairfield School of Arts last Sunday evening, for screening of the…

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