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Shows & fairs, 1961

263 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 14

"The Pirates" Excerpts in Band Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 November 1961 · page 3

Excerpts from the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, "The Pirates of Penzance," will be featured in…

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Junior Farmer Displays at Next Penrith Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 November 1961 · page 9

Exhibits by several junior farmer clubs will replace individual junior farmer competitive exhibits at the 1962 Penrith Show This was decided at last…

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Fancy fair in Staw Memorial Hall

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 24 November 1961 · page 3

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Chater opens show

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 24 November 1961 · page 8

Gordon Chater congratulated Julie Kerner (well known in the community) at her…

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A Freight Handling Show

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 24 November 1961 · page 4

THE 9th International Freight Handling Show is at present being held in Paris at the C.N.I.T. (Centre National des Industries…

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The International Clock and Watch Show

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 24 November 1961 · page 4

THE 12th International Clock and Watch Show held in and Besançon…

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An exhibition entitled "French books during the last 150 years'' at the Galliera Museum

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 24 November 1961 · page 4

A series of events devoted to the art of bookmaking opened in Paris with an exhibition entitled, " French Books during the 150 Years" at the Gralliéra Museum. On display at this exhibition were the publications of the…

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Tribune Festival Corner with adam Ooston Great Success of Sydney Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 29 November 1961 · page 11

THE Tribune Fair in Sydney was a roaring sucweather throughout the metropolitan area…

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Main Street Centre Feature Models and Santa for Gala Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 29 November 1961 · page 6

TV star, Terry Dear and radio and popular rock 'n' roll disc jockey, John Laws' will be at the gala opening carnival of Mainstreet Shopping Centre on…

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Olympic Stars at Swimming Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 November 1961 · page 9

Olympic stars will be giving exhibitions at the swimming carnival next Saturday, December 2, in…

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Late News Tv star at Fair

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 1 December 1961 · page 12

Television star Desmond week to attend the annual Tester has agreed this fair of Temple Emanuel on…

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“Dauphine” at the Boat Show

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 1 December 1961 · page 4

A NEW runabout with a “Dauphine” engine and a polyester plastic hull which has been designed jointly by Renault and…

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Report on the 1961 Auto Show

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 1 December 1961 · page 4

THE main French automobile producers were satisfied with the results of the 49th Paris Auto Show which closed its doors last October. Citroen: the “ID 19” maintained its popularity, and the “DS“…

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THE SAINT-GOBAlN Exhibition Is Well Received in Hong Kong

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 1 December 1961 · page 4

THE Saint-Gobain Company has organized a highly successful display in Hong Kong of its “Duralex” glass, against…

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February carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 6 December 1961 · page 2

Fairfield Council last week granted permission to Fairfield Boy Scouts to use the Municipal Baths…

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Winners at Rotary Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 December 1961 · page 1

Three of the many winners at the St. Marys Rotary swimming carnival last Saturday. Shown with Ald. A. J. Gilkes, who presented Rotary pennants to the place-getters, they are (from left) A. Fretwell, J. Taite, and…

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Useful objects on show

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 December 1961 · page 9

The exhibition of Useful Objects of Fine Design has been opened by Mr. Harry…

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Queensland's Guardian Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 13 December 1961 · page 11

The results of the Guardian Fair in Brisbane were similar to Sydney's, everyone being very happy about same, and thanks go to all who…

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WA Tribune Fair a record success

Tribune · Wednesday 13 December 1961 · page 11

THE W.A. State Committee would like to thank all who helped to make this year's Tribune Fair a record success. So far £214 has…

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Classic to Show Here

The Biz · Wednesday 13 December 1961 · page 13

One of the best loved classics in American fiction comes to brilliant and heartwarming rebirth in "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come," 20th…

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