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Shows & fairs, 1962

216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 11

Missile show by RAAI

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 2

Missiles and rockets recently tested on Woomer Rocket Range will be among many modern day project on view at the Royal Australian Air Force exhibition Parramatta Showground…

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Veteran again at show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 8

An 83-year-old veteran of more than half a century of show exhibiting will again enter…

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Red Canaries at Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 5

Red canaries will be seen for the first time in Parramatta, this weekend. Unusual 'birds' The birds, costing…

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Link with first show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 2

The licensee of the Paramatta hotel, in which, first Parramatta Show was planned, will be "mine…

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May march at show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 23

Girls of all ages who join the Guildford Marching Girls' Association now may march in the Royal…

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Variety of cars on show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 20

Nearly 100 cars, many capable oil speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour will be…

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Tibetan Dog's Debut at Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 7

A rare Tibetan breed of dog, the Aspo, will make its first competitive appearance in an Australian agricultural show, when it parades at Parramatta Showground on Saturday…

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'Friendly' stall first at show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 12

A friendly society will exhibit at an agricultural show for the first time in Australia this weekend. Benefits explained…

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Kiwi Trains Trotters for Show

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 22

Former New Zealand driver, Mr. Jack Montgomery is shown here at Granville Showground…

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Show visit by Jap stars

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 18

Japan's two top speedway stars, champions of motor cycling and speedcar racing, will make guest appearances at Parramatta Show on Friday…

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New Marine Pump For Show Display

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 20

A pump completely designed and developed in Parramatta will be displayed on Western Pump and Fuel Injector Service's stand at Parramatta…

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City Show Waits for Its 'Guests'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 1

Parramatta Showground this week resembled a big "country house" waiting to receive guests, as preparations for the city's 29th Annual Show on Friday and Saturday reached fever pitch…

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'Brew' flowed free and fast First show something

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 3

Publican's stands almost out-rivalled those of other exhibitors when Parramatta's first show was held in October 1824. Principle free…

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Show-time visit by tough trainer Store Talks

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 10

Australia's most controversial athletics trainer, Percy Cerutty, will make a special visit to Parramatta this week. Special promotion…

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Cars you'll see at the show Market challenger

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 21 March 1962 · page 17

The lower picture shows the recently released Valiant, claimed by many experts to be a challenge to…

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67 Yrs. Show Winner

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1962 · page 3

Mr. N. A. Hunter, of Emu Plains, at this year's Penrith show repeated a success he gained in the first…

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50 Years Ago £56 Profit From 1912 Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1962 · page 8

Rough statement of accounts presented to the Nepean District A.H. and I. Society on Wednesday,…

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Inspecting, the Exhibits at Emu Plains Flower Show

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 March 1962 · page 1

Shown at the special exhibits table at the flower show held by the Emu Plains Auxiliary to Nepean District Hospital last week are (left to rights): Mrs. C. Bendell (treasurer), Mrs. W. L. Chapman (Mayoress of Penrith), Miss V. Nolan (judge), Mrs. A. J. Abigail (secretary), and Mrs. R. N. Thorsby (president). See…

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Baritone star for show

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 23 March 1962 · page 10

Familiar to Australian television and radio audiences, as well as those of the concert stage, baritone…

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Stars of the Show Three Sholom Aleichem stories on TV

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 23 March 1962 · page 4

Famous Jewish stage stars Gertrude Berg, Sam Levene, Morris Carnovsky and Zero Mostel make up a truly outstanding cast in the television version of Arnold PerPs adaptation of “The World of Sholom Aleichem” from CHANNEL 2 in Sunday Night Theatre…

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