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Shows & fairs, 1957

313 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 16

Show will be opened on Friday Night

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 October 1957 · page 2

At the Penrith Show Society committee meeting last Thursday night the president. Mr. J. Carvan,…

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Mount Pritchard Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 30 October 1957 · page 6

A night carnival will be conducted on Cook Park, Mount Pritchard, on November 6, 7. 8 and 9, with all the usual…

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King Carnival at Fairfield Heights

The Biz · Wednesday 30 October 1957 · page 4

To help the Community Hall building fund, Fairfield Heights and Smithfield Progress Association will bold a mighty…

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Pet Show at Tara

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 30 October 1957 · page 19

Pets and dolls will have their day at the Tara Church of England Girls' School on…

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Skin Divers'carnival Aids Spastic Centre

The Biz · Wednesday 30 October 1957 · page 10

Mr. Basil Turner, president of St. George Branch of the Underwater Skin-divers and Fishermen's Association, said that…

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Dairy Show Was Finest In Europe

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 30 October 1957 · page 19

Butter, cheese and cream shown at Britain's Dairy Show this week, made up the…

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Three Nights of Carnival has Netted a Big Profit for Penrith Swimming Pool Committee

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 October 1957 · page 9

The swimming pool at Penrith was brought a stage nearer last weekend, because of the carnival which was held in High Street in aid of the funds. The night was clear and crisp, there was a reasonably good crowd present,…

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Fine Community Spirit was shown to the St. Marys Pool Committee in last Saturday's Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 October 1957 · page 3

It was a big night in St. Marys last Saturday night. Coloured lights lit Victoria Park, and there was unusual activity. Two dance floors had been put down in front of a rostrum. On this rostrum was a band, composed of young…

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Carnival Setback Girl Swimmers Must Improve

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 1 November 1957 · page 12

Girl swimmers likely to represent N.S.W. in the 25th Interstate Sports Carnival in Melbourne next month will have to show improved form if…

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Adams Park Carnival Dates Chosen

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 6

The Committee has decided the dates for the carnival as follow: Thursday, 20th, Friday, 2st, Saturday afternoon and…

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Fete and Baby Show St. John's Park Success

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 25

One of the biggest crowds span at St. John's Park attended the fete which was officially owned by the Mayor. Ald. Les Powell,…

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King Carnival at Fairfield Heights Three Big Nights and all

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 18

Bigger and better than ever is the prediction for the carnival to he staged by Fairfield Heights and Smithfield Progress…

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Fete and Flower Show at Badgerys Creek

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 November 1957 · page 4

A most enjoyable and profitable afternoon was held in Progress Hall, Badgery's Creek, when the Anglican and…

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"All Nations Show"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 8 November 1957 · page 10

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Jubilee Carnival Call for Entries

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 November 1957 · page 10

Sydney teams to represent N.S.W. at the 25th Interstate Carnival in Melbourne next month must be finalised by November 21, the October meeting of the Jewish Amateur Sports Association was told…

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40 Swimmers Try for Carnival Selection

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 November 1957 · page 10

Over 40 members of the Judean Amateur Swimming Club participated in events last Sunday prior to team…

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Exhibition of Soviet Books

Tribune · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 7

AN exhibition of books published in the English, and Russian languages in the Soviet Union opened at the Public Library of New South Wales, Sydney last Friday. The exhibition, which features titles ranging from well documented…

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It's Show Time at Fairfield Championship Dog Show

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 17

For the first time there will be a championship show of doge at Fairfield's annual show, and everyone is looking…

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Adams Park Carnival Dates Chosen

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 28

The Committee has decided the dates for the carnival as follow; Thursday, 20th, Friday, 21st. Saturday afternoon and…

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Fairfield Rotary Club at Show

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 16

Traditionally a service organisation, the Rotary Club of Fairfield felt that its venture into the field of organisers at Fairfield…

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