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Shows & fairs, 1924

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Proposed Citrus Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1924 · page 20

The proposed Citrus Show, is, we understand, receiving enthusiastic support, and a meeting of the Committee, including representative growers of all…

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The Flower Show. Citrus Section Relinquished

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 3

A further meeting in connection with the 1924 Gosford District Flower Show was held at the School of Arts on Monday night. Mr. Chas. Hills presided…

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District Citrus Show. Open Letter to Growers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 12

As it has been decided to eliminate the Citrus Show from the Gosford Annual Flower Show, a unique opportunity presents itself for the growers of…

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Wild Flower Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 12

A further meeting in connection with the forthcoming 40th Annual Wild Flower Show was held in the School of Arts, Gosford, on Monday evening…

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Cup for Citrus Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 9

Mr. Isaac Chapman, of Newcastle, father of Mr. J, R. Chapman, of Lisarow, is the first to present a special prize for the newly-founded Gosford…

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The Citrus Show. Meeting of Delegates

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 6

A meeting of delegates in connection with the projected Gosford District Citrus Show was held in the School of Arts on Thursday afternoon. There…

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Citrus Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 14

Mr. W. E. Kirkness has received a letter from the Minister for Agriculture (Captain F. A. Chaffey) expressing his great interest in the Show, and…

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Citrus Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1924 · page 12

Subscriptions to prize list are coming in. Among others, a special prize of £2 2s is given by Mr. J. Jenkins for the best case of oranges packed in…

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Citrus Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 11

In addition to the prize for best case of Valencia oranges, packed in Canadian bushel cases, donated by Mr J. Jenkins, there is another prize for…

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Citrus Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1924 · page 12

We wish to remind our readers, and especially the citrus growers among them, the closing date for entries will soon be here, and to urge all interested…

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Hospital Carnival Ball

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 23

On Tuesday next, 19th, Cr. C. J. Staples will declare White's Hall open, likewise the Hospital Carnival Ball; and, judging by the keen interest the…

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Boys' Display at Citrus Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 12

Boys from the Farm Home will contribute a marching and gymnastic display at the Citrus Show and Sports gathering at Gosford Showground on…

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Marching On! The Citrus Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 11

A native of Gosford, who returned a few weeks ago after many years spent in other parts of the world, made the remark—"Gosford's marching on!"…

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Happy In Doing Good. Big Crowd at Hospital Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 6

There are two traditions in Gosford district. One is that Gosford Races always have fine weather; the other is that Mrs. Matt. Sotzenback is never…

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Fruit Show Records

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 17

At Gosford Citrus Show several growers scored the possible—an unusual record—including Mr. Ray Moore, of Somersby, in lemons, Mr. W…

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"Best in Australia!" Gosford District Citrus Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 4

The first independent Citrus Show in Gosford was such a pronounced success that it established at once the Australian pre-eminence in this important…

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Hospital Cabaret and Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 6

Only about three weeks to go to the Shire Hospital Cabaret Night and Sports Carnival on Jaques's Paddock, which are to take place on September…

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Citrus Show. Provisional Balance-sheet

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 12

A meeting of the Executive of the Citrus Committee has considered the accounts of the late Show, and found that, after all expenses are paid, a very…

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Gosford Wild Flower Show. SEPTEMBER 19th AND 20th

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 September 1924 · page 12

Considerable interest is being taken in the Floral Competition this year. Schedules have been availed of freely, and a very interesting display is…

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Ourimbah News. the Carnival Woodchop

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 September 1924 · page 6

Through no fault of the Hon. Secretary, Miss J. Tooby, mention of the big Woodchop to be decided at the Shire Hospital Carnival at Ourimbah…

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