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Shows & fairs, 1959

326 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 17

MOTORS-SERVICES B.M.C. Triumphs at Turin show Hometown sees Farina's work

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 18 November 1959 · page 10

Four of the new cars produced by the Nuffield organisation, last week made their first appearance in the home town of Pinin Farina—designer of the Farina Line for the new range of British Motor…

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Tussle for Ladies’ Carnival Team

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 November 1959 · page 12

Three interclub track stars will compete for a berth in the N.S.W. interstate sports carnival ladies’ 100-yards team to be announced…

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Carnival Entries From Five States

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 November 1959 · page 11

Five states, N.S.W., Victoria, W.A., Queensland and S.A., will compete in the 27th…

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The 46th Automobile Show

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 20 November 1959 · page 4

ON 1st October the 46th Automobile Show opened at the Grand Palais in Paris. 830 companies, Including 160 foreign…

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Big Woodchop Comp. at Show

The Biz · Wednesday 25 November 1959 · page 7

A team of New Zealand axemen will compete against an Australian team for a silver cup and…

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Hints for my Lady Fair

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 November 1959 · page 7

base coat beneath the regular lipstick, however, it softens and illuminates the color. Worn as a topcoat…

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Polio Benefit Carnival Postponed

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 November 1959 · page 12

The Judean Swimming Club’s carnival in aid of the N.S.W. Polio Society scheduled for this Sunday…

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Show Lot the Way Out

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 November 1959 · page 7

Here is Lot running away from, his wicked city, but with all the buildings aflame and the roads blocked it is hard to find the gate. Take a pencil and help Lot Find a way out…

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Wa Trib. Fair Success

Tribune · Wednesday 2 December 1959 · page 8

PERTH: Customers who departed laden with bargains, and the many who helped, voted this year's W.A. Tribune Fair a great success…

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Easter Show Goat 'Schedule

The Biz · Wednesday 2 December 1959 · page 14

Competitions for both senior and junior paraders will be held in the coat section of Sydney's…

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Show Society Will Go Ahead

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 December 1959 · page 1

At a special meeting of Nepean A.H. and I. Society last night Dr. Maurice Renshaw, president, explained that members…

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JASA Gives O.K. To Sydney Carnival Teams

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 4 December 1959 · page 12

The composition of the New South Wales interstate sports carnival team was ratified at the Jewish Amateur Sports Association's November meeting last week. Sydney will enter all…

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Work Now Daily Tribune At Sydney's Tribune Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 9 December 1959 · page 5

This was one part of the recent Tribune Fair at the Paddington (Sydney) Town Hall. This Fair, and those in…

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Film Show at Service Station

The Biz · Wednesday 9 December 1959 · page 4

Residents of Auburn who used to see films at the Embassy Picture Theatre can still do so on the same…

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Special Show Society Meeting Gives Unanimous Approval to Committee

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 December 1959 · page 8

More than 60 members of Nepean District A. H. and I. Association met at the Log Cabin last Wednesday night. It was in response to a notice calling a special meeting to obtain permission by the…

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Sydney Carnival Team Expected to Make Good Showing

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

New South Wales is expected to win at least five of the 15 events at the 27th interstate sports carnival in Sydney later this month. Tussle for unofficial…

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It's Carnival Month in Sydney They Were Elected

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 11 December 1959 · page 1

Three Jewish candidates were elected to Waverley Municipal Council in last weekend’s Local…

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How to Keep Busy at a Carnival—W.A. Version!

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 11 December 1959 · page 6

Twenty West Australian sportsmen and sportswomen will compete in 12 of the 16…

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Measuring Show Horses

The Biz · Wednesday 16 December 1959 · page 18

A new regulation for the horse section of Sydney's 1960 Royal Easter Show states that a horse…

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Dog Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 December 1959 · page 9

Mrs. Thorn-Clark suggested that a dog show be held at the showgrounds on Sunday, February 28, 1960…

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