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Shows & fairs, 1957

313 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 16

Methodist Annual Fair Opened by Mayoress

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 May 1957 · page 2

The Methodist School Hall, Evan Street, Penrith, was the scene of much activity on Saturday afternoon when the annual…

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Flower Show at Blaxland

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 May 1957 · page 3

The third annual Autumn Flower Show organised by the Women's Guild of St. David's Church, Blaxland, was held on…

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Israel celebrates Independence Day Big Show of Arms Strength

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 10 May 1957 · page 1

TEL AVIV, Wednesday: Half a million people took part in this year's Independence Day celebrations which was acclaimed as one of the greatest…

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Scooped Show 'Pool'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 3

The Hooper family, mother, father and son, all students at Parramatta Evening College, won…

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Baby Show Truby King Competition

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 16

Owing to lack of space we were unable to publish the full list of runner-up prize winners in the Truby King Baby Show held on…

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Styles at the Guild Furniture Exhibition Are Sure to Appeal

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 5

Showground on May 14 marks a new high in this important trade event. Manufacturers, encouraged by the splendid support given to previous exhibitions, have made unsparing efforts to produce stylish…

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Doll and Toy Show Fairfield Heights Infants School

The Biz · Wednesday 15 May 1957 · page 5

A very successful doll and toy show was, held in the Intents' department at the school on Tuesday, May 7…

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Carnival at Warrimoo

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 May 1957 · page 4

On Saturday, May 11, at Ardill Park, Great Western Highway, the Warrimoo Progress Association sponsored a Monster…

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Variety Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 6

A special variety show will be held in Granville School of Arts to-day (Wednesday), at 2 p.m…

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£500 Quiz Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 7

A £500 radio quiz show will be held in Parramatta City Hall, Monday, June 3…

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"A Nation's Heritage" Unique Photographic Exhibition

The Biz · Wednesday 22 May 1957 · page 18

A photographic exhibition, "A Nation's Heritage'', arranged by the National Trust of Australia (N.S.W.), was opened…

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Show Society Four Gymkhanas with Carnivals

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 May 1957 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Nepean A. H. & I. Society held at the showground on Thursday evening a letter was received…

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Uniek klokken spel naor "World Fair"

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 24 May 1957 · page 9

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Polocrosse Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 29 May 1957 · page 15

Liverpool and District Polocrosse Club held a working bee on Sunday last in preparation for their carnival to be held at…

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Electronics At Play In London Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 29 May 1957 · page 11

A special display designed to bring home to the non-technical layman the capabilities and potentialities of…

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Misunderstanding Crippled Children and May's Hill Hall Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 29 May 1957 · page 16

Holroyd Branca Committees, Parramatta and District School for Crippled and Spastic Children wrote as follows to Holroyd…

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Bank at Sheep Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 May 1957 · page 2

Mr. Freeman, local manager of the Commonwealth Trading Bank, said that the bank will again conduct an agency at the…

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Exservicemen’s Show in Rehearsal

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 31 May 1957 · page 4

Early rehearsals of Khaki and Corn Revue reveal a number of new artists in the cast. Producer Harry Wittenberg said this week that he still has plenty of room for additional singers,…

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Croucho Marx celebrates 50 years in Show Business

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 7 June 1957 · page 5

HOLLYWOOD: Groucho Marx, famous member of the Marx Brothers, has celebrated his 50 years in show business by resuming his movie career at…

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FAIRFIELD A. and H. Society Big Attendance at Meeting

The Biz · Wednesday 12 June 1957 · page 22

There were 24 members present at the first committee meeting, following the second annual meeting, of the virile…

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