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Shows & fairs, 1961

263 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 14

Show Prizes

The Biz · Wednesday 18 October 1961 · page 2

Prizes valued at more than £100 for the Fairfield Show will be on display at the Fairfield branch of Nock…

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Carnival attractions. pleased huge crowds Fun of the Festival Big crowds at fifth festival

The Biz · Wednesday 18 October 1961 · page 1

National groups, scouts, vintage cars, ambulances, clowns and midget…

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Former N.s.w. Champ. at Boys'carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 October 1961 · page 9

N.S.W. amateur light middleweight champion boxer for 1959, Bob Huddlestone, will give exhibitions…

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New Materials Featured at Fashion Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 October 1961 · page 9

Features of the recent fashion parade at Penrith High School were the latest in Bri-nylon swimsuits and frocks from the new easy-care fabric Dacron…

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Show Society Approves Bowling Alley Lease

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 October 1961 · page 1

Approval was given last night for a lease' of portion of Penrith Showground to house a 20 lane ten-pin bowling alley in a building to cost between £70,000 and £80,000…

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£300 to Thoradale from Orchid Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 October 1961 · page 1

The highly successful orchid festival, attended by 2,500 people in Penrith last weekend, will result in between £250 and £300 being donated to Thorndale School for Sub-normal Children…

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SA busy on Trib. Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 11

ADELAIDE: This is of interest to all Tribune Readers and Fair workers. We are being loaned for our…

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Stallion for show

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 9

Champion stallion, Hurstwood Sultan, will make its first official…

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FAIRFIELD Show Pony club ready for show events

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 9

Members of the Fairfield Horse and Pony Club have been making great preparations in team work, sports events, and riding for the Fairfield…

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Mobile unit on show

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 9

Prospect County Council's mobile unit will make its first appearance at the Fairfield Show…

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Fairfield Show Stage Set for Opening of 1961 Fairfield Show

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 7

With only two days to go, officials are making last minute preparations for expected record crowds at the 1961 Fairfield Horticultural and Agricultural Show beginning on Friday. School children are being specially catered for in this year's show, and all schools…

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FAIRFIELD Show Show society not old but has proud record

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 10

Fairfield and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society was formed just on seven years ago to take over the trotting track constructed by Fairfield Council as a practice track for trotting owners and trainers in the district. The Society decided…

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Army attack as show feature

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 10

Troops will use the latest equipment, including the F.N. rifle, for the exercise…

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"Father of House" will open show

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 10

The "Father of the House" in the Legislative Assembly, Lieutenant Colonel M. F. Bruxner, will officially open the Fairfield Show on Saturday at 2.30…

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Top Men Here for Store Show

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 9

To celebrate the opening of the Fairfield Show, famous TV personalities. Handy Andy and Joe the Gadget Man will be appearing at Nock and Kirby's Fairfield store. For Joe the Gadget…

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'Best ever' show starts on

The Biz · Wednesday 25 October 1961 · page 1

Fairfield Show officials are jubilant that with more than 4,000 entries and commercial and industrial exhibits valued at nearly £1,000,000, the Annual show…

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Interstate Carnival... Swimming Squad to Be Named Soon

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 October 1961 · page 10

The N.S.W. swimming squad for the Interstate Carnival to be held in Melbourne in December, will be named next week. Announcing this a…

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Fair Organisers!

Tribune · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 11

DON'T FORGET THE FAIR ORGANISERS' MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 8. P.M…

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Sports carnival

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 22

The Lower Blue Mountains National Fitness Committee will conduct a sports…

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In Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 14

Members of the Cabra-Vale Women's Amateur Swimming Club will compete in a swimming…

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