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Shows & fairs, 1962

216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 11

"Europlastique 62" exhibition

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 5 January 1962 · page 4

THE “Europlastique 62” exhibition will be held in Paris between 19 and 29 May, 1962. Two factors will characterize…

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On Carnival team

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 January 1962 · page 2

In all the years I have been associated with Jewish sport in Sydney, I have yet to see a more miserable article as that which appeared in your journal (22/12/1961), regarding the prospects of the N.S.W…

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Swimmers Victorious at Carnival

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 January 1962 · page 1

Sydney swimmer John Stark, after his record-breaking victory in the 110 yards freestyle, at the 29th Australian Jewish Interstate Carnival in Melbourne last week. With him on the rostrum is N.S.W. swimming team captain…

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Next Carnival in Brisbane

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 January 1962 · page 10

Brisbane has been allocated the 30th Interstate Sports Carnival for…

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Interstate Carnival Sydney Swimmers’ Glorious Day Eleven gold medals brought home

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 5 January 1962 · page 10

N.S.W. swimmers scored an overw helming victory at the 29th Australian Jewish Interstate Carnival in Melbourne. Both the men’s and the women’s teams won easily the swimming events…

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Girl Athlete Chosen for Two Events at Carnival

The Biz · Wednesday 10 January 1962 · page 10

Eighteen-year-old Beth Stanford of Fairfield Women's Athletic Club has been selected to compete for N.S.W. by invitation in the 880 and 440 yards events at the Australian Championships at the…

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Water-Ski Helicopter at Nepean Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 January 1962 · page 6

Going a step further than water skiers who use kites to become airborne, a skier at the coming State championships and carnival plans to use helicopter blades…

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Exhibition of French engravers

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 12 January 1962 · page 4

THE 45th exhibition of French engravers is now being held at the National Library in Paris. As part of this exhibition which…

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Interstate Carnival Berine Gold's surprise win in athletics

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 January 1962 · page 10

Young Sydney athlete Bernie Gold scored a surprising win in the 220 yards race at the 29th Australian Jewish Interstate Carnival in Melbourne last…

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Uniforms exhibition

The Biz · Wednesday 17 January 1962 · page 4

Macquarie Division of Girl Guides will participate in an exhibition of international Guide…

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Fair Was Good

Tribune · Wednesday 17 January 1962 · page 11

TOWNSVILLE: The Townsville People's Fair for 1961 was an outstanding success. On this occasion the Fair Committee donated…

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Success tipped for '62 show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 17 January 1962 · page 3

Parramatta Agricultural Society officials said this week that early interest in Parramatta's 1962 Show indicated that it would be one of the best attended…

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Governor-General at Art Exhibition

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 January 1962 · page 1

The Governor- General, Lord De Lisle, will be invited to open an art exhibition at Warrimoo in…

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Assembly Yard for Show at Luddenham

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 January 1962 · page 7

Organisation of ring events at Luddenham Show this year will be strengthened by the addition of an…

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Carnival reveals strengths, weaknesses

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 19 January 1962 · page 10

The 29th Interstate Carnival, recently concluded in Melbourne, was undoubtedly one of the most successful ever. Organisation of all events was excellent and conditions for all sports were…

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'Sandhog' Show Has Terrific Impact

Tribune · Wednesday 24 January 1962 · page 2

THE premiere of Sydney New Theatre's "Sandhog" on Saturday evening brought back memories of the…

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Ski-copter Crashes at Carnival

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 January 1962 · page 3

Planned to be the star attraction at the water-ski carnival last Sunday, a ski-helicopter piloted by Jack Murray crashed from a height of 80 feet into the Nepean River…

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Preparations For Dog Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 January 1962 · page 3

Preparations for the dog section of the Penrith show were well in hand, Mrs. M. Thorn Clark…

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New Turnstiles Flan for 1962 Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 25 January 1962 · page 7

Extra turnstiles will be built at the southeastern corner of Penrith showground and proposals have been made for turnstiles on the Mulgoa Road side…

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Liverpool Show Entries Record

The Biz · Wednesday 31 January 1962 · page 2

A strong contingent is expected to represent Fairfield at the 58th Liverpool Show, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3. Entries are pouring…

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