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Shows & fairs, 1926

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Combined Carnival. Success Despite Weather

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 11

With an organisation representing the three chief institutions in the district which were benefiting, perfecting its many and varied schemes over many…

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Two Weeks to Go. TO 37th Gorford Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 4

Further arrangements for the conduct of the 1926 Show of Gosford Agricultural Association, to be held on January 22nd and 23rd, were made on…

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There is a Fair Way to Treat Packing House Shareholders in Returning Their Money

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 5

The following article, taken from "Citrus Leaves," a monthly magazine published at Redlands, California, by Mutual Orange Distributors (a…

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Next Week's Show. Finalising Arrangements

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 8

Further details in connection with the 1926 Gosford Show, which commences on Friday, January 22nd, were considered at a meeting of Committee…

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Gosford District Show. JANUARY 22nd AND 23rd

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 6

Intending exhibitors are reminded of the near approach of the Show, and the advisability of effecting their entries at the earliest possible moment…

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Somersby Swimming Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 4

The Somersby Memorial Hall people are going to hold a big fete in March, to raise funds for the hall. To advertise this, and also to defray…

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Motor Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 13

Messrs N. Scheerer and H. Wilcox spent a day at the motor show, Sydney, on Tuesday. We understand that some very fine Chrysler cars, for which…

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Gosford Show Trots. the Entries

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 4

Following are the entries received for the Trotting events to be disputed at the Gosford Agricultural Association's 37th Annual Show, this Friday;…

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Gosford Show. This Friday and

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 11

The Hon W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., Minister for Agriculture, accompanied by Messrs S. L. Gardner, M.H.R., W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., W. Cameron, M.L.A.,…

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Show Sidelights

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 1

Matcham organisers intend taking their Village Exhibit on to Newcastle Show. Good luck to them. The Bev. A. Renwick, Miss Edna…

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Gosford Show Trade Exhibits

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 3

The number of trade exhibits was; somewhat disappointing, and made a notably small display when mentally compared with that of last year. It is…

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At Gosford Show. Presentation at the Luncheon. Opening Ceremony at the New Bandstand

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 3

Those present on the first day of Gosford Show (Friday last)' had the opportunity of participating in two ceremonies-a presentation to Mr. and Mrs…

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Gosford Show Bigger and Better In Face of Difficulties. Committee's Hard Work Rewarded

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 4

The 1926 Gosford Show, desi it? a discouraging season, was better than last year's. It marked another step of the consistent advance toward which the…

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Newcastle Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 8

The Newcastle Show authorities advise that all stock for the Show should be consigned to Broadmeadow — close to the ground—the Railway…

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Show Weight Guessing

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 8

Following were the respective weights in connection with animals exhibited at the recent Gosford Show:—Dressed" weight of bullock, 7871bs;…

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Swimming Carnival. Success at Somersby

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

Over 300 spectators had a most enjoyable afternoon at the Somersby Swimming Carnival, held on Saturday, January 30th, at the Gosford Training…

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Show Returns Profit. Splendid Result Achieved

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 8

The first meeting of the Goaford Agricultural Association Committee since the Show was held at the School of Arts on Monday night, when there…

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"Wyong Show Events. Good Trotting Entries

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 8

Following are the entries in the more important of the trotting events at the Wyong Show next week:— President's Trot. — Erina Lad, Iris…

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Royal Show Schedule. £13,000 Prize Money

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 7

The prize schedule for the 1926 Royal Sydney Show has been issued. All producing activities of the State are fully catered for, the following being only…

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Wyong Show. Record Entries

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 6

Breaking previous records seems to be a habit with the Wyong Agricultural Association. Record entries have been received for the annual Show…

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