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Central Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Needlework at the Show. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 18

Sir,—I think it would have been better if the gist of my letter, as well as the answer, had been put in the Times. I quite understand that the decision of…

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Royal Easter Show. An Interesting Exhibit

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 10

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and front…

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Narara—Lisarow Fair

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 8

Owing to the change of ministers in the Gosford Methodist Circuit, it was not until Tuesday last that a meeting could be arranged to receive the…

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Gresford Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 15

A party from Gosford, Ourimbah, and Kangy Angy visited Gresford last week-end, when that district's Annual Show was held. The trip was made by…

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Future of Gosford Show Problems of Season and Membership. Necessity Recognised for Some Reforms; All Interested Invited to Attend Special Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 8

Long and serious consideration was given on Monday night to the general position of Gosford District Agricultural Association. Those present were all…

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September Show to Be Gosford Agricultural Association's Main Event. Membership Fees Reduced

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 16

A number of men not members of the Committee augmented the special meeting in the Masonic Hall on Monday night, called by Gosford…

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Gosford Spring Show Finalising Schedule

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 4

Another meeting of the Committee of Management of Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association was held at the Masonic Hall on Monday…

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Gosford Annual Show Further Preparations for September 14 AND 15

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 3

The meeting of the Committee of Management of Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association on Monday night, at the office, Ash. & Cox…

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Dutch Fair

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 5

In connection with the Dutch Fair, to be held in the School of Arts, in aid of that institution's funds, on September 28 and 29, a Coooking Competition…

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September Show Further Plans for Big Event on Sept. 14 AND 15

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of Management of Gosford District A. and C. Assn. was held at the office, Ash & Cox building, on Monday night. Mr. F. C…

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Show in Two Weeks GOSFORD A. & C. ASSOCIATION. Committee Finalising Arrangements For September 14 and 15

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 16

The Committee of Management of Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association met again at Mr. C. T. Pile's office, Mann Street, on Monday…

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Scottish Fair Opening

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 11

The Scottish Fair, in aid of funds of Gosford Presbyterian Church, was opened in White's Hall on Thursday afternoon last by Mrs. A. I. Chapman…

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Show Cycling

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 13

Riders who may be under some misunderstanding through a senseless letter to the Press, about cycle racing on the Gosford Showground, are advised…

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Wyong's Annual Seating Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 8

This year's Skating Carnival was most successful, the skating being first class. The hall was crowded, the decorations tasty, and the new Wyong…

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"Drink An Orange!" Sunkist Juice Extractor. At the Gosford Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 14

A slogan that the district should adopt: "Drink an Orange." A few years back someone made the suggestion "Drink an Orange." No one then…

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Gosford Annual Show Friday and Saturday, September 14 & 15. Entries Extended to This

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 4

A general meeting of the Committee of Management was held at the offices of Ash & Cox (C. T. Pile) on Monday night last, there being present: Messrs…

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Gosford Annual Show. This Friday and

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 16

The Committee of Management of Gosford District A. and C. Association met at the office of Ash and Cox (C. T. Pile), on Monday night, when the…

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Drink An Orange Special Stand at Gosfoed Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 2

In support of the slogan "Drink an Orange", last week we gave some particulars and figures showing the value to the Citrus Grower of the "Sunkist"…

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You Must See This Show Gosford District's Great Effort. Record Entries—And a Programme to Interest Everybody

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 8

The first Gosford Show under the new regime—a combined Citrus and General Exhibition in the Spring—will be held this Friday and Saturday…

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For Woy Woy Flower Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 8

Complete success attended the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Peters in the organisation of their Novel Show, held on Thursday night, Sept. 6, in aid of the…

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