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Shows & fairs, 1959

326 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 17

Modern Art Show

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 March 1959 · page 1

An exhibition of modern Australian paintings from the private collection of Dr. Geo…

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Moomba Book Fair

Tribune · Tuesday 24 March 1959 · page 6

AMONG the outstanding events of the Melbourne Moomba Festival was the Fifth Australian Book Fair held at…

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Athletics Fair Held Ladies Club

The Biz · Wednesday 25 March 1959 · page 22

The last day of the State championship was held on Saturday at the sports ground…

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Perry Como Show

The Biz · Wednesday 25 March 1959 · page 14

Gary Copper. making one of his rare TV appearances, and Lena Home are the guests on the "Perry…

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Show ball booking

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 March 1959 · page 2

Castle Hill and and Hills District Agricultural Society Annual Ball will be…

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500 children in swimming carnival

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 25 March 1959 · page 2

Over 500 potential champions from the Parramatta district schools took part last Wednesday for the swimming carnival organised by the P.S.A.A.A., at Parramatta…

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Cabramatta Church of England Autumn Flower Show

The Biz · Wednesday 25 March 1959 · page 8

Although many shows were held on Saturday, March 14, which is the most favourable date for dahlia exhibition, Cabramatta maintained its reputation for outstanding displays…

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Campbelltown Show 3, 4, 5, April, 1959

The Biz · Wednesday 25 March 1959 · page 4

Horses, Olympics, Hunting, Trotting, 3rd and 4th; Cattle 3rd only. Goats 4th, Dogs and Cage Birds 5th, Pavilion Sections 3rd, Publican's Booth, Catering on Grounds. Enquiries, Secretary, Box 34, Campbell town. Tel…

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Flower Show at Springwood

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 March 1959 · page 2

An excellent display of flowers and attractively decorated stalls were outstanding features of Springwood Methodist flower…

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Penrith on Top in Schools Swimming Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 March 1959 · page 1

Penrith High School representatives figured prominently in the annual swimming carnival of the Blue Mountains…

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Pony Club Members at Royal Easter Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 March 1959 · page 2

Easter Monday has been set aside for a Pony Club picnic day at Penrith to give members interested in pony club…

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Famous Photographic Exhibition

The Biz · Wednesday 1 April 1959 · page 21

A world famous photographic exhibition already seen by one million people all over the world will be on display in Sydney from April 6 to May 4…

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Cabra Baby Show

The Biz · Wednesday 1 April 1959 · page 15

The "Blue Emblem Committee," which aids the N.S.W. Society for Crippled Children, is holding…

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Election results show: Australian Workers Can't Be Stampeded

Tribune · Wednesday 1 April 1959 · page 11

ELECTION campaigning always centres round a particular individual, but few projects…

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Village Fair

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 April 1959 · page 5

Something new in community effort is being attempted at Glenbrook School of Arts, when practically all organisations in…

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Fair at St. Stephen's

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 April 1959 · page 1

Matron F. I. Claydon, of The Home of Peace, Petersham, will open the autumn fair at St. Stephen's Church of England next…

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Strong Competition for A. and H. Society Council

The Biz · Wednesday 8 April 1959 · page 4

Keen competition for executive positions highlighted the annual meeting of the Fairfield and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society last Thursday…

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"Foto-bag" on Show in London

The Biz · Wednesday 8 April 1959 · page 22

Latest Fashion at British Leather Fair: The latest fashions in leather -- handbags, travel goods, fitted cases, wallets and purses -- produced by British manufacturers will be…

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Happy Afternoon was Spent at St Stephen's Fair

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 April 1959 · page 7

Highlight of the fair at St. Stephen's last Saturday afternoon was the performance of Nepean Symphony Orchestra. About 20 instrumentalists were arranged on the stage ("extended by the R.A.A.F.,…

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G.s.y. Show Packed

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 10 April 1959 · page 4

The second G.S.Y. Show presented to pocked houses in the Great Synagogue.War Memorial Centre last weekend was again successful even if it only served to satisfy parental egos…

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