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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1959

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Society Was Formed Here First Fair in 1824

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 28

It was in Parramatta that the first Agricultural Society in N.S.W. was born. It…

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Out in the Open Was Fair's Criticism Unfair ?

The Biz · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 13

What happens to a politician when he tackles the railway shambles with a retired station master shouldn't…

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Expert at Show to throw boomerang

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 17

Famous expert, F. Donnellan will give a thrilling boomerang-throwing…

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Plans Now Complete Barwick to open Industries Fair; Friday

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 1

Federal Attorney-General and M.P. , for Parramatta, Sir Garfield barwick, will officially open the Parramatta and Districts Industries Fair next Saturday…

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Show Attracts Big Crowd P.r. Man Tips Huge Success May Break Show Record

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 20

Parramatta's "Space Age" Show should break all records, the…

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Key Society Man He plans the show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 27

A key man of Parramatta Agricultural Society is retired railwayman…

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The Passing Show New U. S. Auto Models

Tribune · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 9

The Tiger Super-duper It's looks that count! This is a prestige car especially designed for road hogs…

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Dogs' Parade 'Foreigners' to Make Parramatta Show Debut

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 22

Three unusual dogs, two magnificent Newfoundlands an a hairless Mexican Chithauhua, will make their district debut in the dog section of Parramatta Show…

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It Will Be Biggest Show Yet Society officials predict success

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 10

PARRAMATTA SHOW, which commences on Friday, in confidently expected to be the biggest and best ever, according to…

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"Army" to direct traffic 2,500 Cars Will Park at Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 26

More than 2,500 cars will be parked in safety in special areas at Parramatta Showground during the annual show. Show officials have organised on army of men…

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The Fun of the Show... gay scenes from a big event a Record in "Firsts"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1959 · page 8

Parramatta City has established a record of "firsts". Parramatta Road has been aptly termed…

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Exhibition of Child Art

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 February 1959 · page 1

There will be an exhibition of painting in glowing colours from the children of many parts of the world and our own land, at…

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Pied Budgerigar Show

The Biz · Wednesday 4 March 1959 · page 15

A very successful show of the P.B. Society of A. (Fairfield branch) was held on Monday night, at the…

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Successful City Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 March 1959 · page 1

Record crowds and gatetakings combined with the greatest ever number of entires established the 1959 Parramatta Show as the most successful in history. The large number of varied exhibits plus the…

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Liverpool Baby Show

The Biz · Wednesday 4 March 1959 · page 24

A baby show will be held in St. Luke's parish ball, Liverpool, on Saturday, April 4. At the same…

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Baby Show Now Open

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 March 1959 · page 8

The Guildford Baby Show 1959 was declared open on Saturday by Guildford Clinic Committee President Mr. Robertson…

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1,000 Pets Seen in Show Parade

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 4 March 1959 · page 1

Over 1,000 entries were received in the pet show at Parramatta show last Friday and Saturday…

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Castle Hill Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 March 1959 · page 7

Castle Hill Show is on tomorrow (Friday) and at night, and on Saturday. There will be the usual horse and cattle events,…

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"You Show What Type You Are," Said Guest Speaker

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 March 1959 · page 3

"Physiognomy." That's what you look like, and what you look like you are, and, as what you eat and what you do makes you look like what you are, you get into the cycle. Now, that's pure logic, if you…

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Victoria Wants Sweeping Carnival Changes

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 6 March 1959 · page 12

MELBOURNE: Victoria is likely to suggest to the Australian Judean Sports Council sweeping changes in the Interstate Jewish Sports Carnival setup. AJAX (Melbourne) has…

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