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Shows & fairs, 1957

313 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 16

Britain's "Do It Yourself" Show

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 19

One of the highlights of the fifth International Handicraft and, "Do It Yourself" Exhibition held recently in London, was this 12 ft. motor speed beat. It is made from hardboard. well protected with marine paint and braced with timber to take the outboard motor…

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Handsome Show Trophy on Display

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 1

Tie very large cup donated by Mr. J. Howick (father of Ald. Keith Howick, president of the Fairfield A. and H. Society)…

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Meet the Show Secretary Mr. Murray Cooke

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 15

You won't get much of a chance to say one word, let alone two, to the busy show secretary at the show, so we introduce him…

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Hollywood Pleasure Grounds Lessee Helps Fairfield Show

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 17

Lessee of Hollywood Pleasure Grounds, Mr. Merv Mayo, was one of the numerous public-spirited citizens who generously…

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Meet the Show Society's President Ald. Keith Howick

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 15

The driving force behind the Fairfield A. and H. Society has been its foundation President and. present leader. Ald. Keith…

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More About Fairfield Show Additional Section in Vegetables

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 27

Fallowing keen demand, an additional item has been added to the vegetable section at Fairfield's big annual show, to be…

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It's Show Time at Fairfield £1010. for Best Sponge!

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 17

Think of it, ladies! For the best sponge in the cooking section' the winner will receive ten guineas. And that's not all. The…

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It's Show Time at Fairfield Tv Personality to Judge Cooking

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 16

Barbara Lynch, television personality, of Sydney County Council. has agreed to act as judge for the cooking competitions…

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Fairfield Horse and Pony Club Teams for Fairfield Show Selected

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 7

A good roll-un for the instructional course at Bossev Bush on Sunday last: next Sunday will be the last opportunity for teams…

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It's Show Time at Fairfield Braking Problems Drivers of 3800 B.c. Had Theirs

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 18

No matter how efficient the modern car becomes, the safety of driver and passengers depends ultimately on one thing…

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It's Show Time at Fairfield The Third Annual Show of Fairfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society takes place on Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23; both day and night. Additional Sections

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 15

Additional sections have been added to an already Imposing programme of events which make this annual show the biggest in…

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Alcon's Show Their Confidence in Fairfield Fairfield deserves the best in shopping comfort Alcon's thank the Tradesmen who have set the seal of craftsmanship on the model showrooms

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 4

Conscious of a desire to further serve the people of Fairfield and neighbouring: districts, Mr. Wulff for some months has spent much…

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Penrith Pool Committee Earns Over £700 from the Recent Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 November 1957 · page 2

At last meeting of Penrith Swimming Pool Committee appreciation was expressed of the work which was given by the marching girls and Penrith-St. Marys band on the second right of the recent carnival. There…

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R.S.L. will hold Carnival on three nights next week

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 November 1957 · page 5

November meeting of Penrith R.S.L. deals with donations, Monday night's meeting was no exception. Each Christmas time a committee from headquarters, with others co-opted, pays a visit to…

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Carnival Fares

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 November 1957 · page 11

Cost of train triavel for N.S.W. representatives to Melbourne for the 25th interstate carnival in Melbourne…

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Cook Park Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 20 November 1957 · page 26

The Cook Park Committee, in con unction with Mt. Pritchard Parents and Citizens' Association, held a carnival on…

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Adams Park Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 20 November 1957 · page 2

Folks, remember the dates of the above carnival--Thursday, 20th, Friday 21st, Saturday afternoon and night 22nd,…

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Sydney's Fair success spur to rest

Tribune · Wednesday 20 November 1957 · page 9

MANY thousands passed through the stalls at the Paddington Town Hall (Sydney)…

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It's Show Time at Fairfield Show Committee's Appreciation

The Biz · Wednesday 20 November 1957 · page 8

At last week's Show Society meeting recognition was made of the generous assistance in sign writing work given by Stan…

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It's Show Time at Fairfield Looking Around

The Biz · Wednesday 20 November 1957 · page 2

Rode my old hike up the street the other day, when Clarrie Hunt, of Cabramatta weaving mills, espied it. It belonged to him…

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