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Shows & fairs, 1957

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Cabaret Carnival for War Memorial School

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 March 1957 · page 2

A coming event of considerable interest is the cabaret carnival which will be held at the Log Cabin Hotel on Friday,…

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Interest in Show Pet Parade

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 March 1957 · page 10

A great attraction at Penrith Show tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, is the pet parade, which is being organised by Mrs. Dunn…

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Easter Show Cattle Entries, 3,094

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 March 1957 · page 8

Entries in the cattle section of this year's Royal Easter Show totalled 3,094, the director of the Royal Agricultural Society of…

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Royal Show Field Competitions Providing Against Drought

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 March 1957 · page 3

For more than 20 years the Rural Bank has contributed towards the Royal Agricultural Society's Field Competitions…

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Hides of Crocodile that the Duke Shot on Exhibit at Nepean Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 March 1957 · page 8

Among the special attractions at the 62nd Nepean Show, which will be held on Penrith Showground this Friday and…

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Edels Open New Show Rooms

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 March 1957 · page 3

Last week Edels Pty. Ltd. had their newly decorated showrooms open[?] by the Lord Mayor,…

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Hakoah Beaten - But Show Good Form

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 March 1957 · page 9

Considering the lack of match play so early in the season, both Hakoah and Canterbury displayed an entertaining performance of football last Saturday at Arlington Oval where nearly 1500 fans…

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Agricultural Society's Gesture Students Will Be Guests at Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 1

Students of Hurlstone Agricultural College will be guests of Parramatta Agricultural Society at the Society's Annual Show to be…

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Ambulance Street Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 13 March 1957 · page 15

Funds for the erection of Fairfield's own ambulance station are sure to be healthily increased as a result of a most successful…

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High School's Annual Swimming Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 3

The annual swimming carnival of Penrith High School was held at Cuckson's baths, St. Marys, on Thursday, February 28…

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Cattle Sales at Penrith Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 1

Nepean A. H. & I. Society Is to be commended on its efforts to promote stud stock sales at its show…

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Penrith Show Awards Horses Blood Stock

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 5

Blood stallion, 2 years and over, W. H. Dunn. Blood mare, 2 years and over, Mrs. Unverhau, 1, Mrs. W, Best 2, N. Jeffery 3…

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Pet Parade New Feature at Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 2

An additional item in the schedule of Nepean Show last week was the Pet Parade held on Friday afternoon, at the period…

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Chief Secretary Opens Show Talks of Trotting Licence and "City of Penrith"

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 1

The official opening of Nepean Show on Friday evening by the Chief Secretary, Mr. C. A. Kelly, was somewhat more impressive than is the usual Penrith Show opening, particularly as the Minister hinted at…

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Nancy Bird at Emu Plains Famed Aviatrix to Open Flower Show (By Publicity Officer)

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 4

March 16 (Saturday next) will be a red letter day in the district when Emu Plains Hospital Auxiliary introduces Nancy Bird,…

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Great Weather, at Last, Favours the Nepean Show Cattle Section, at Its Best, Wins Expert Commendation

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 March 1957 · page 1

After several years of Shows not favoured by the weather, Nepean Show held last Friday and Saturday was held in ideal conditions and the attendance was very satisfactory…

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To Judge at Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 29

Judges drawn from all parts of the State will officiate at Paramatta Show…

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Show Dress Has Changed

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 24

There has been a tremendous change in dress of women riders competing in show ring events at…

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Show Boat Lavish Production

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 2

Parramatta Musical Comedy Company's presentation of "Showboat" this month, promises to be the…

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Show Is Big Business

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 24

organising and running the annual Parramatta Show is big business…

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