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Shows & fairs, 1957

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Orchid Exhibition opens Tomorrow

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 October 1957 · page 10

Tomorrow and the day after that is, Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12—will be the second annual orchid…

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Glenbrook Flower Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 October 1957 · page 7

Children under five, including pre-school kindergarten, will be competing in Church of England flower show on Saturday at…

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Fine Floral Display at Warrimoo Church of England Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 October 1957 · page 4

The scented air and richness of blooms told the story of the annual flower show at Warrimoo Hall last week. The occasion was the annual flower show arranged by the All Saints' Anglican Women's…

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Street Carnival Postponed

The Biz · Wednesday 16 October 1957 · page 1

The big street carnival advertised in last week's "Biz", to take place in The Crescent Parklet, Fairfield, this week, in…

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Radio Component Show, 1958

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 16 October 1957 · page 9

The 15th annual Radio Component Show, organised by the U.K. Radio and Electronic Component…

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Festival of Nations Monster Carnival at Cabramatta

The Biz · Wednesday 16 October 1957 · page 1

Last week a real carnival at in osphere came over the shopping centre at Cabramatta. when I colorful bunting and lighting were…

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Big Night Attractions at Fairfield's Annual Show

The Biz · Wednesday 16 October 1957 · page 1

The third annual show of Fairfield. A. & H. Society, to be held on its spacious showgrounds on Friday and Saturday, November…

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St. Marys Methodist Fair

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 October 1957 · page 7

St. Marys Methodist Church annual fair was a social and financial success. It was held last Saturday afternoon…

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Flower Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 October 1957 · page 6

On Saturday next the annual flower show will be held in St. Stephen's parish hall. It will be officially opened by Air…

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Warrimoo Orchid Exhibition sets a High Standard in Colour and Quality, say Experts

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 October 1957 · page 8

At Warrimoo last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when the people began to assemble at the new Citizens' Hall, the elements outside were anything but fair. The railway line just below had firemen…

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New Swimmers Show Form

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 18 October 1957 · page 10

New members of the Judean Swimming Club clocked the fastest time trials in many seasons at training in the Rushcutters Bay Baths last Sunday…

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Entries Lag for Silver Jubilee Carnival

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 18 October 1957 · page 10

New South Wales entries for the 25th Interstate Sports Carnival in Melbourne later this year are not up to expectations. This is mainly because Candidates for team selection have not…

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Trotting Carnival Helped Charity

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 October 1957 · page 10

Nearly 100 trotters competed in a recent gymkhana and trots exhibition on Granville…

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Fair Activity Step Up in All States Festival Corner

Tribune · Wednesday 23 October 1957 · page 9

PREPARATIONS for the Annual People's Market, conducted by the Brisbane District of…

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Aston-Martin at London Motor Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 23 October 1957 · page 12

The new David Brown Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon and Drophead coupe will be shown in England for the first time at the London Motor…

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Spectacular Fesival of Nations Successful Carnival at Cabramatta Officially Opened by Governor

The Biz · Wednesday 23 October 1957 · page 6

The carnival atmosphere thai had been apparent in Cabramatta for the previous fortnight became a reality last…

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Cleaning Up for the Big Show Fairfield A. & H. Society Busy

The Biz · Wednesday 23 October 1957 · page 4

The big job of cleaning up the spacious recreation area of Fairfield Showeround for the forthcoming annual show began with…

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Canine Aristocrats to Appear at Fairfield Show, November 22 and 23

The Biz · Wednesday 23 October 1957 · page 11

A Many champion canines have been entered in the dog section of Fairfield Annual Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday,…

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Pet Parade and Fun Fair

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 October 1957 · page 1

The Pet Parade to be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Emu Plains school grounds was the main topic of this…

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St. Marys Carnival next

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 October 1957 · page 7

The big night will be next Saturday, at Victoria Park. This carnival should bring people into the town, not only…

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