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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1961

263 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 14

Veteran cars feature at Sydney motor show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 30 August 1961 · page 15

A priceless display of veteran cars will be on view in the Arts and Crafts Pavilion, at the Sydney Motor Show. the cars, which are in original condition…

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St. Marys School Sports Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 August 1961 · page 9

At the St. Marys District Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association sports carnival on September 28,…

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Festival Art Show for St. Marys?

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 August 1961 · page 3

Plans are under way to present an exhibition of art at St. Marys during the Nepean Summer Festival in November and December. The festival organising…

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Hurst Defeated in Exhibition Match

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 1 September 1961 · page 10

More than one hundred people attended a Youth Month indoor sports display at the Maccabean Hall last week. The display was…

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Widows' spring fair

The Biz · Wednesday 6 September 1961 · page 9

Members from Fairfield Branch of the Association of Civilian Widows' will attend the…

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'Busy - bees' for SA fair

Tribune · Wednesday 6 September 1961 · page 11

ADELAIDE: Many groups have started busy-bees to make goods for the Tribune Fair. Cheltenham has concentrated on…

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Show reflecting industry's growth Huge potential

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 6 September 1961 · page 13

The Sydney Motor Show by character and design, was a reflex of the growth and potential of the Australian manufacturing industry, the Premier of N.S.W., Mr. Heffron, said yesterday…

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Spring Fair in Town Hall

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 September 1961 · page 12

The annual Spring Fair of the Central Methodist Misson will be held in the Lower Town Hall, George Street, Sydney, on Wednesday and Thursday…

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Record Fairfield Show Tipped

The Biz · Wednesday 13 September 1961 · page 1

With more than 4,000 entries, and commercial exhibits valued at more than £1,000,000, Fairfield Show in October is expected to break all attendance records. Show officials are…

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Tribune Festival Corner with Adam [?]aston Helping the Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 13 September 1961 · page 11

REMEMBER the Old Man from Hurstville who brought in a parcel of clothes for the Fair?…

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Orchid Show Dates Fixed

Nepean Times · Thursday 14 September 1961 · page 3

The first major orchid show to be held in Penrith —one which will rival the famed shows in Sydney…

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UAW Spring Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 20 September 1961 · page 2

SYDNEY: The Union of Australian Women are organising a "Spring Fair" in Sydney to help provide a scholarship for a young…

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Trade Fair scrapped

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 September 1961 · page 18

Plans for Rydalmere Trade Fair to have been held late this year have been cancelled. President of the Rydalmere Chamber of…

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Scouts' Athletic Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 20 September 1961 · page 9

Scouts from all parts of the Fairfield area competed" in the District Scouts Annual…

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Carnival of light

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 September 1961 · page 14

Wentworthville Shoppings Mall is gay with coloured lights to celebrate its official opening…

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Dolls dressed for S.A. Fair

Tribune · Wednesday 20 September 1961 · page 11

ADELAIDE: Prospect reports that they have made some very lovely dressed dolls. And what girl doesn't love a pretty doll? At the…

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Society to stage show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 20 September 1961 · page 21

Ryde Municipal Art Society is hopeful of many entries from artists in other local districts for their first award exhibition at the end of November…

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Tribune Festival Corner with Adam Oastom Speed production for tribune fair

Tribune · Wednesday 20 September 1961 · page 11

Paddington Town Hall takes a lot of filling with goods, if there is going to be a successful Fair. Are you doing anything to ensure its success? IF so--or if your branch is…

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Dog Show Winner

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 September 1961 · page 3

Following her suburban show wins, Miss Dianne Ricketts, of Penrith High School, paraded her Maltese…

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Orchids Gain Prize in Sydney Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 September 1961 · page 10

Exhibiting at the Sydney Orchid Festival for the first time, the Blue Mountains and District Orchid Society gained third prize for its display of orchids and foliage plants…

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