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Shows & fairs, 1961

263 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 14

Water Show

The Biz · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 1

Fairfield Olympic Pool in February will be made available to champion swimmers…

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Tying up S.A. Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 11

ADELAIDE: With only 23 days left for completion of work on South Australia's Tribune Fair, we should tie up loose ends…

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Fairfield Show results

The Biz · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 9

Record entries in many sections of the Fairfield Show, particularly in the gymkhana events, provided capacity crowds with continuous entertainment, riders with some of the best competition in the State and headaches for the judges. Local horsman, Alan…

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Fast Boats for River Carnival

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 20

A new type of sporting event for outboard enthusiasts will be the main feature of a big powerboat carnival to be held pn the Parramatta River on the first weekend in December…

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Doll Toy Show Plans

The Biz · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 5

Plans for a doll and toy show were discussed at the last meeting of the Canley Heights…

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Show worker off duty

The Biz · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 1

The one marring feature of the Fairfield Show was the illness of the Fairfield A and…

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Records Go at Fairfield Show

The Biz · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 1

One of the thrilling boxing bouts that took place at lost weekend's Fairfield Show…

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Business firms gave many prizes for Show

The Biz · Wednesday 1 November 1961 · page 10

Many local businessmen and business houses donated trophies for the Seventh Annual Fairfield Show. The A and H society acknowledges the…

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SA Fair Report

Tribune · Wednesday 8 November 1961 · page 11

ADELAIDE: Our State's Fair will be undoubtedly the best fair yet, with many bargains--fruit, vegetables,…

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£300 Raised at Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 8 November 1961 · page 1

A carnival at Liverpool raised £300 for the No. 22 Division Police Boys Club…

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Thomas starter in race carnival

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 November 1961 · page 18

Australian champion runner Albert Thomas and other top class athletes will compete at the western suburbs athletic carnival at Cumberland Oval on November 29…

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Record show profit tipped Receipts check

The Biz · Wednesday 8 November 1961 · page 1

An all time record profit of more than £350 is expected from the recent highly…

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Squad Chosen for Carnival

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 10 November 1961 · page 10

Swimmers to train for selection for the interstate carnival were chosen this week. Selection was made on…

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Education toys for SA Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 15 November 1961 · page 11

ADELAIDE: Educational toys seem to be the trend at the moment. Fair has been organising busy bees…

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Queen crowning at park carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 15 November 1961 · page 8

Winner of Fairfield Carnival Mayoral Appeal Competition will be crowned at a…

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Rare dogs on show Tibetan entrants

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 November 1961 · page 2

Three rare Tibetan dogs of the Aspos breed will be exhibited at a championship dog show in Westmecad on Sunday, December 17. The dogs will be…

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Exhibition Paintings Arrive at St. Marys

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 November 1961 · page 6

Modern pointings by Sydney artists have arrived at the Waggon Wheel Hotel, St. Marys, for a special exhibition to be held 'during the Nepean Summer Festival, November 25-December 9…

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Carnival Selection Last Chance on

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 17 November 1961 · page 10

Young athlete Cheryl Trellin is likely for selection for the team to represent N.S.W. at the interstate carnival in Melbourne next month…

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Tribune Festival Corner with Adam Oeston Roll Up to Trib. Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 22 November 1961 · page 11

Tribune Fairs will be offering valuable bargains to thousands of workers in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane this Saturday. THE following Friday, there…

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Show Society Aid for Thorndale

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 November 1961 · page 9

Proceeds from the annual rodeo gymkhana of Nepean District A.H. and I. Society on New Year's Day will be…

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