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Shows & fairs, 1959

326 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 17

Appeal for Carnival Billets

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 24 July 1959 · page 11

The Jewish Amateur Sports Association billeting officer, Mr. David J. Benjamin, this week appealed to the community to offer…

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Athletes Show Form at Sports Day

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 24 July 1959 · page 11

At Tunks Park, Northbridge, last Sunday J.A.S.A. athletic organisers selected nearly 30 competitors to train for places in this year's N.S.W…

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Modern France Arts and Techniques International Chemistry Show

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 24 July 1959 · page 4

THE 5th International Chemistry Show was held in Paris at the Exhibition Hall at the Porte de Versailles. It was part of the International Chemical Arts Conference which was held in Paris from 17 to 29 June, and during which various meetings, seminars and colloquiums grouped scholars,…

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Preparing for Athletic Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 July 1959 · page 5

Trials were held yesterday at Penrith High School, for the athletic carnival. The girls were divided into divisions, and the…

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Fairfield Art Show

The Biz · Wednesday 5 August 1959 · page 6

Local artists are keenly interested in proposals to organise an annual art show, on the…

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Show Star

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 7 August 1959 · page 5

MISS LEONARE LAYE (pictured above) internationally known singer and concert artist who…

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E. S. Marks Ground for Carnival Athletics

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 7 August 1959 · page 11

Further ground bookings for the 27th Interstate Jewish Sports Carnival in Sydney at the…

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Big Homes Exhibition

The Biz · Wednesday 12 August 1959 · page 3

The Master Builders Association of N.S.W. is organising exhibition of 46 fully constructed homes to be held, on the Cherrybrook Gardens Estate West Pennant Mills, commencing…

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Sydney Doll Show

The Biz · Wednesday 12 August 1959 · page 14

More than £200 cash and special trophies. will be given in prizes for the best dressed dolls in 15 categories…

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Crosby Rock Droll Show

The Biz · Wednesday 12 August 1959 · page 7

On Wednesday night last another large gathering of teenagers went along to the Liverpool…

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Canadian National Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 19 August 1959 · page 10

One hundred and twenty-three manufacturers will show 263 produces on the official British Government stand at the 81st Canadian National Exhibition, to be held at Toronto…

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Show Annual Meeting Tonight

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 August 1959 · page 6

Annual meeting of Nepean A. H. and I. Society takes place tonight in the tennis association rooms, at 8 o'clock…

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Machine tools exhibition

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 21 August 1959 · page 4

FROM 12 to 21 September, at the Exhibition Hall of the Centre National des Industries et de Techniques (Paris), the 8th European…

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Carnival Night Dance

The Biz · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 24

A "Cooinda" Appeal dance and carnival will be held tonight at the Civic Hall, in aid of Faye…

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King Park Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 24

With the expert assistance of the Fairfield Amateur Athletic Club, and the enthusiasm of the "Cooinda" Sub-Normal Home Appeal Committee, the King Park Committee is confident of a most successful day…

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City Council votes for Tribune Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 12

SYDNEY: After strong speeches by Ald. Wright (Communist) and Ald. Foster (Labor) the City Council…

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£150 for Art Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 2

Parramatta Youth Art Exhibition will be held in the old Council…

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Road-side art show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 4

City of Parramatta Art Society will hold a road side exhibition at Nirvana Picnic…

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Methodist O.k. -- M.g.c. Athletic Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 20

This year's carnival was again a great success, with athletes competing from Sydney and Country…

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Fairfield West Open Day & Pet Show

The Biz · Wednesday 26 August 1959 · page 11

Open day during Education Week, at Fairfield West Public School was followed by the annual pet show and display of dolls. Both functions were very successful…

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