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Shows & fairs, 1959

326 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 17

Magazine Counihan to show in Moscow

Tribune · Wednesday 21 October 1959 · page 6

MELBOURNE artist Noel Counihan, has been invited by the Union of Soviet Artists to exhibit his work in Moscow…

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At St. Stephen's Flower Show Many Lovely Blooms Were Displayed

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 October 1959 · page 4

"I can see the reaction when ministers of religion and others are called upon to pronounce my name. It leaves them, well, slightly embarrassed," said Brigadier J. E. Pagan. He was speaking at the flower show…

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Swimmers Search For New Carnival Talent

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 23 October 1959 · page 12

Judean Swimming Club officials this week began a search for young swimmers for its team to compete in the 27th interstate Sports…

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Tennis carnival

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 October 1959 · page 11

More than £10 was raised for Eastern Creek Parents and Citizens' Association…

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Preparing for Show

The Biz · Wednesday 28 October 1959 · page 1

Preparatory work at the Fairfield Showground for the Fifth Annual Show is nearing completion. Work on the ground…

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Educational, Display at Show

The Biz · Wednesday 28 October 1959 · page 5

A unique exhibition of goatskin handicrafts will be on view in the new Dairy Goat Pavilion at Fairfield…

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Crosby Rock 'N' Roll Show

The Biz · Wednesday 28 October 1959 · page 8

On November 4 we rock once again at the Civic Hall, Cabramatta. This is a big…

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T.v.highlights New Bob Dyer Show

The Biz · Wednesday 28 October 1959 · page 11

Topline American recording stars, Jimmie Rodgers Dodie Stevens and. The Champs, head the cast of…

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Tribune Festival Corner with Adam Oaston Two Weeks to Sydney Fair Competition: pace is on

Tribune · Wednesday 28 October 1959 · page 11

Reports continue to pour in of the good work being done by the many work groups, and now that the Fairs are getting, close to opening day in all States a new burst of energy can be discerned…

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Show Society Starts on Its Way to Bigger Things

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 October 1959 · page 8

The new committee of Nepean A. H. and I, Society is showing an enthusiasm which is commendable. President Maurice Renshaw with his workers, has a plan, the first part of which is to…

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Carnival Billets

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 October 1959 · page 10

Billets for visiting interstate sportmen and women are urgently required. The community is request…

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Israel Invited To Aust. Trade Fair

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 October 1959 · page 1

Israel industries have been invited to an international exhibition which may be held here in 1961…

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Carnival Doubt on Kadimah T. T. Players

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 October 1959 · page 10

Kadimah Progress may ban its players from taking part in the forthcoming Interstate Sports Carnival Table Tennis matches, President…

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Children Displace Veterans In NAJEX Show

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 October 1959 · page 4

Combining the high kicks of the girlie shows with the homely fare of young children singing…

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FAIRFIELD Show Dairy Goats at Show

The Biz · Wednesday 4 November 1959 · page 6

This year for the first time, the dairy goats will be housed in the new pavilion, built…

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The Show Ground

The Biz · Wednesday 4 November 1959 · page 1

The p[?] is set in [?] oral bushing [?]by a running st[?]…

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Art show plan

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 November 1959 · page 10

Parramatta, Westmead and Auburn Evening Colleges will combine in an art…

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Stop Press Smokey Dawson at Show

The Biz · Wednesday 4 November 1959 · page 28

The secretary of the Fairfield A. and H. Society, Mr. Murray Cooke, said last night…

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£50 Raised at Pet and Doll Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 November 1959 · page 7

More than £50 was made at the "Doll and Pet" show at Old Guildford Public School last Wednesday, at which 200 dolls and…

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