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Shows & fairs, 1957

313 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 16

Ancient Cycles at Sydney Motor Show

The Biz · Wednesday 17 July 1957 · page 28

A line-up of flame-spitting, polay old-time motor cycles are getting, ready to steal the thunder of the shiny new models at…

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Orchid Society's Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 July 1957 · page 2

The Blue Mountains and Districts Orchid Society will hold its second annual show and exhibition at the new Warrimoo…

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Big Polocrosse Carnival for Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 July 1957 · page 1

The Polocrosse Australian Mixed Championships for the Walther and Stevenson Cup will be played at Penrith on July 27 and…

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Star of Show

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 July 1957 · page 6

WELL known Jewish stage personality, Leon Than, who plays a leading part in the new…

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1958 Homes Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 13

The 1958 Sydney Homes Exhibition will be held at the R.A.S. Showground from Wednesday, June 25…

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Sydney's Industries Fair Draws World Attention

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 7

Yesterday, on the Sydney Showground the Premier, Mr. J. J. Cahill, opened Australia's greatest industrial display to date. Over 200 firms have exhibits for business…

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Fairfield Show Committees Formed

The Biz · Wednesday 24 July 1957 · page 1

At a largely attended meeting of the council of Fairfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, held in Fairfield…

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Polocrosse Penrith Club's Carnival (By "Trix")

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 July 1957 · page 8

Penrith Polocrosse Club's annual carnival proved to be highly successful. Play was a little slow on…

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Art, Theatre & Music Review My Fair Laby

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 26 July 1957 · page 5

Barry Stern, who is on holidays this week, reviews an imported recording of the smash - hit…

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FAIRFIELD A. & H. Society Fairfield A. and H. Society Ladies Auxiliary

The Biz · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 11

The Ladies Auxiliary of Fairfield A. and H. Society held a meeting last Monday night, and there was a good attendance…

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Toy and Doll Show Nth. Villawood School

The Biz · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 25

On Friday July 19, a most enjoyable and successful doll and toy show was held at the North Villawood School…

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Doll and Toy Show Yennora Parents and Citizens Association

The Biz · Wednesday 31 July 1957 · page 10

On Thursday, July 25, the ladies committee conducted a successful doll and toy show, and due to their efforts, and…

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Newcastle Carnival Night

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 2 August 1957 · page 4

NEWCASTLE: The Carnival Night at the Synagogue Hall recently was the most successful ever organised by…

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Queensland art show

Tribune · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 6

BRISBANE: With the exception of one painting all exhibits in the 69th Annual Exhibition of the Royal…

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Children's Art. Fairfield School Show Arouses Interest

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 18

Large crowds are expected to visit Fairfield Public School on Saturday, August 17, to see an exhibition of original works of…

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The Stamina Show Benefits Fairfield Nursery School Committee

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 14

A packed audience thoroughly enjoyed the Stamina Show, staged by artists from Radio Station 2UE at Fairfield School of Arts…

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Radio Show Recorded at Cabramatta Hospital and School Benefit

The Biz · Wednesday 7 August 1957 · page 16

A crowd of over 750 had a most enjoyable evening at Cabramatta Civic Hall last Wednesday night, when two popular…

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Lower Mountains Scout Carnival and Rally

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 August 1957 · page 1

Lower Blue Mountains District Scouts and Cubs held their annual athletic carnival and rally at Warragamba on…

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Fairfield Show Committee

The Biz · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 17

The senior vice-president, Mr. Bill Matheson, presided at last week's meeting of Fairfield A. and H. Society's Show Committee,…

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Horticulture at Fairfield Show

The Biz · Wednesday 14 August 1957 · page 1

Mr. Ted Pamplin, of Horsley, a member of Fairfield A. & H. Society, has agreed to conduct the horticulture and vegetable…

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