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Shows & fairs, 1957

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Show Likely for TV

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 19

Parramatta Show this year will probably be televised. Show-goers will be able…

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Show's Super Side Shows

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 30

Fairy floss and balloons, dolls on sticks, noisy rattles — they're all at…

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Student Judges at Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 18

Students of Hurlstone Agricultural College will act as associate judges at Parramatta Show…

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All Set for Record Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 1

Parramatta Agricultural Society has everything in applepie order for its annual show, this Friday and Saturday, at the…

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Huge £200,000 Car Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 18

Nearly £200,000 worth of cars will be exhibited at Parramatta Show. The cars, mainly new models…

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Chopping Champs. Chopping at Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 23

A champion axeman, who lives in Parramatta, will chop at Westmead Showground next Friday night…

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See It at the Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 19

Anything from a toffee apple to a £3,000 luxury car can be bought at Parramatta Show…

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Where to Eat at the Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 29

There will be plenty of places to eat at Parramatta Show. Agricultural Society…

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British Railways Show Prototype Future Carriages

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 March 1957 · page 8

Two brand new carriages presaging a new era of quieter, cleaner and more comfortable railway travel in Britain appeared recently at number four…

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Show Judges

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1957 · page 2

Judges at Nepean Show on 8th and 9th inst. were: Horses, Messrs. J. Thompson (Bylong) and Fred Olive…

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Swimming Pool Carnival Next Week

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1957 · page 1

The carnival in aid of Penrith Swimming Pool project will be held on Council's ground, opposite St. Nicholas' Church, on…

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Trade Displays of Nepean Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1957 · page 8

Outstanding in quantity and quality were the many trade and business displays at Nepean Show on 8th and 9th inst…

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Springwood Methodist Flower Show (By Correspondent)

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1957 · page 10

A glorious summer day was the setting for the recent flower show and fair held at Springwood Methodist Church…

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Show Trotting Fatality for a Horse

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1957 · page 4

The trotting programme at Nepean Show on the 8th and 9th inst. was very attractive, though there was a shortage of…

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Emu Plains Hospital Auxiliary says "Thank You" 1957 Flower Show a Record (By Publicity Officer)

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 March 1957 · page 8

Emu Plains Auxiliary says a very sincere "Thank you" to all friends, and supporters, who attended the Auxiliary's…

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Back Room Show

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 22 March 1957 · page 9

A collection of 16 paintings by as many artists, is now on show at the Macquarie Galleries, until 25th…

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"Miss Maffra" en "Carnival Girl"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 22 March 1957 · page 10

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Champs Show Paces

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 27 March 1957 · page 1

FINE weather brought record crowds to Parramatta Night sessions, run for the first time, helped boost total attendance to nearly 60,000…

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Rock 'N' Roll Show

The Biz · Wednesday 27 March 1957 · page 16

Rock 'n' roll enthusiasts will have an opportunity of displaying their skill next Wednesday night, April 3, when at the old…

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American Representation at Cabaret Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 March 1957 · page 9

Among visitors at a bright cabaret carnival held at the Log Cabin Hotel on Friday evening, in aid of St. Nicholas' War…

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