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Shows & fairs, 1958

330 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 17

Hiring of Carnival Stalls Responsibility of Erection

The Biz · Wednesday 30 April 1958 · page 33

The garage superintendent reported to Fairfield Council:-- "I have to advise that the hiring of carnival stalls under the…

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Social for "Queen" Show for Dorothy Wilcock

The Biz · Wednesday 30 April 1958 · page 36

On Saturday night King s Hall, Fairfield West, was gay with flags and flowers for a social and dance organised by Mrs. F. Wilcock for…

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Letters to the Editor Sydney Show Could Copy Melb

Tribune · Wednesday 30 April 1958 · page 2

A FEW years ago the Melbourne Agricultural Society introduced improvements at its annual show which could well be followed in…

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Winns Social Club Smithfield Hotel Show

The Biz · Wednesday 7 May 1958 · page 2

On Thursday night at Smithfield Hotel, a most, enjoyable time war spend by a very enthusiastic crowd. A talent quest was…

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2Uw Non-stop Show at Cabramatta

The Biz · Wednesday 7 May 1958 · page 3

The [?] Touring Company will be at the Cabramatta Civic Hall 12 midday to 2.30 p.m. Wednesday May 14. As at every…

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Horsley Annual Show Fairfield's Rural District in Big Event

The Biz · Wednesday 7 May 1958 · page 32

In lovely rural setting Horsley Show Society held, its' tenth annual show last Saturday, May 3, and it was most…

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Fete and Pet Show at the Public School Attracted Good Crowd

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 May 1958 · page 2

It's a pleasure to see so many people here this afternoon," said Mr. W. T. Turnbull, president of Penrith Public School P. and C.A. He was speaking at the opening of the school fete and pet parade,…

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Adams Park "Fiesta Fair"

The Biz · Wednesday 14 May 1958 · page 36

The enthusiastic Adams Park Committee at Canley Vale Is certainly making every effort to ensure that funds will be…

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Next Fairfield Show May Be in February, 959

The Biz · Wednesday 14 May 1958 · page 11

The next annual show of Fairfield Agricultural and Horticultural society may be held in February or early March of next…

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Doll and Toy Show Canley Vale Infants School

The Biz · Wednesday 14 May 1958 · page 8

A very good crowd of mothers gathered at the above infants' school on Tuesday, May 6, to view the dolls and…

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Cat and Art Show Sydney Town Hall, May 17 Red Cross to Benefit

The Biz · Wednesday 14 May 1958 · page 23

The Federal Cat Club bf Australasia will hold its 28th annual championship cat show at the Sydney Town Hall on…

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Fair Vale Public SCHOOl Sewerage to Be Connected

The Biz · Wednesday 21 May 1958 · page 19

Mr. C. J. [?]rl, M. L. A. H[?] red the following letter from the acti[?] Minister for Federation H[?] W. M. Mc[?]…

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Novel Wool Feature at Annual Sheep Show

The Biz · Wednesday 21 May 1958 · page 14

Progress of wool from the sheep's back to the weaving of woollen articles will be a highlight of this year's Sydney…

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Penrith Show Society Dog Track, Pony Club, Next Show Dates Discussed

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 May 1958 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee of Nepean A.H. & I. Society was held at the society's office at the Showground on…

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"Wales" Bank at Sheep Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 May 1958 · page 2

The 1958 Sheep Show will be held in Sydney from May 28 to June 5 inclusive. For the convenience of wool…

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Com'wealth Bank at Sheep Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 May 1958 · page 10

The manager of the Penrith Branch of the Commonwealth Trading Bank, Mr. Dixon, commenting on the arrangements…

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British Fair in Peking

Tribune · Wednesday 28 May 1958 · page 8

LONDON: Britain's top businessmen are taking steps to shake the Government out of its inertia over trade with China. As a result…

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Cabramatta Carnival Chamber of Commerce Organising

The Biz · Wednesday 28 May 1958 · page 38

A meeting of the Carnival Committee of Cabramatta Chamber of Commerce was held on Monday night…

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International Festival of Food and Dance Fairfield's Carnival Atmosphere Follow the STARS to the Hotel Fairfield

The Biz · Wednesday 4 June 1958 · page 5

Last Saturday's big programme with large crowds was a fitting climax to the International Festival of Dance and Food; An ambitious undertaking with spectacular entertainment, the Festival was one of the best and most original ever staged in Fairfield and brought home very clearly the earnest…

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1,000,000 Visitors Due At Giant Anniversary Show

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 6 June 1958 · page 7

JERUSALEM (A.A.P.-Reuter): A million visitors are expected at Israel's 10th Anniversary Exhibition to be held here from June 5 to August 21. Organised within the framework of. the country’s year of celebrations, the exhibition is…

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