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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1961

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Old, New Stores at Show 'New Army 'On' at Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 March 1961 · page 7

Parramatta's oldest and newest established department stores will both provide special displays "Australia's "New Look" Army will be on public display at Parramatta Show…

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President Claims Show "Best Ever"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 March 1961 · page 7

Parramatta Show this year would demonstrate the "vast wealth" of the district and the "height of its achievement in all fields," Aid. H. V. Horwood…

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Marine Section Exhibit at Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 March 1961 · page 8

Parramatta Show will extend "over the water" this wear when, for the first time, it…

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"Show flag' threat to Indonesia

Tribune · Wednesday 1 March 1961 · page 10

THAT Menzies has involved Australia in intimidatory "show the flag"…

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Our show has then and more

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 March 1961 · page 7

The £2 million stage is now almost set for Parramatta City's 28th annual show. Tired officials, now…

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It's open Friday! Show "Best Ever"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 March 1961 · page 1

When gates open for the 1961 Parramatta Show and Industrial Fair at 9 o'clock on Friday morning, the curtain will rise on the most spectacular and…

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Gate Money No increase in show fee

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 March 1961 · page 8

Despite additional expenditure and major increases in prize-money this year…

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Air Force Rockets at P'matta Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 March 1961 · page 14

Missiles and projectiles just off the secret list will highlight the Air Force display at Parramatta Show. OFF SECRET LIST…

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Castlereagh Show Riders Practise

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 March 1961 · page 5

Castlereagh Horse and Pony Club's captain, Larry Lush, and vice-captain, Richard Stewart, have completed the…

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Show Most Successful Ever

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 3 March 1961 · page 3

More than 40 young members of the Great Synagogue Youth this week participated in the…

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Victory Scott Wins Trotting Exhibition

The Biz · Wednesday 8 March 1961 · page 4

The most interesting trotting exhibition at Fairfield Showground on Sunday, February 26, was the 21 class won by Gay Vivienne. Driven by E. Kennerly. Gay Vivienne raced to…

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'Best ever' Parramatta Show Record breaking 1961 city show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 March 1961 · page 1

A special crew of workers began the mammoth task yesterday of removing tons of papers, sample bags, and sweet containers from Parramatta Showground following Parramatta's "best ever" Show on Friday and Saturday…

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N.z. Jumpers at Castle Hill Show

The Biz · Wednesday 8 March 1961 · page 17

The New Zealand Horse Society, who are sending a team of six jumping horses to compete at the…

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Nederland op Sydney International Trade Fair

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 10 March 1961 · page 3

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24th International Air Show

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 10 March 1961 · page 4

IN accordance with the traffic requirements that must be observed at Le Bourget Airfield, several modifications have been made in the…

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Fashion Show, Lunch for New Centre

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 10 March 1961 · page 5

A combined fashion show and yoga demonstration will highlight the Temple Emanuel…

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Scouts' carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 15 March 1961 · page 12

Fairfield Swimming Centre was the scene of much excitement and enthusiasm on the night of…

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Honour for show worker

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1961 · page 1

The owner of what was at one time one of the largest dairy organisations in N.S.W. will…

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All-time records at show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1961 · page 5

The 1961 Parramatta Show last week was the best in at least 17 years…

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The National Bank at the Royal Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1961 · page 11

For the convenience of its customers and others attending the Royal Easter Show, a branch of the National Bank…

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