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Shows & fairs, 1934

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Easter Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 4

The order of the programme of the monster fete of the Easter Carnival Band Contest and Regatta Fund will be thus:—…

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Diggers Discuss Many Matters Memorial Fund Wants £15,000 Easter Carnival—soldiers Will Help. Gosfoed Sub-branch Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 5

Many matters of interest were discussed at the monthly meeting last Friday night of the Gosford Sub-branch of the R.S.L. The President (Mr. A…

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Avoca S.L.S. Club Championship Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 6

Once again members of the Avoca Surf Club march-past team are undergoing intensive training in preparation for the Association championship…

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A. & C. Committee Meets Highland Gathering Result. Sept. 7 Suggested for Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Gosflord District A. and C Assn. was held at the office of the Treasurer (Mr. C. T. Pile) on Monday night last…

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"Fibrolite" Royal Show Exhibit

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 8

A special attraction for prospective home-builders at this year's Royal Show will be the model bungalow home built completely of "Fibrolite"…

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A Fair Day's Work Is Relief Labor Costly? Council Discussion

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 7

During a discussion at Erina Shire Council meeting on Monday, the cost of handling the Unemployed Relief work in this Shire, Cr. Humphrey…

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Only Yesterday—It Seems Gosford's Earlier Days. Gosford Flower Show, 1892

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 2

At a meeting of the Board of Management of the School of Arts, Mr. H. C. Wheeler pointed out that the time for holding the annual wild flower show…

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Bo-peep at Valencia Fine Show by Local Artists. Betty Creighton's Ballet

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 4

"The best show ever seen in Gosford" was the verdict last night of the huge crowd who witnessed the "Bo-Peep" pantomime put on at the…

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Poultry Notes Birds for Show. Some Hints on Their Preparation

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 7

Commercial poultry farmers who study the matter of quality in their birds and exhibit some in the utility classes at Shows are often at a…

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Organising The Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 6

It was increasingly evident as the Easter Carnival progressed that it was rather an out-size job for one man to handle as organising secretary…

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Show Assn. Members

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 9

Are finally reminded of the special general meeting of members on Monday night next at Mr. C. Tudor Pile's office, called for consideration and…

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Gosford's Dog Fanciers Ladies' Successes at Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 1

Mrs. Bandall, Mann St., Gosford, had a huge success at Sydney Royal Show with her champion fawn pug dog, "Ranji Boy," securing first and…

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Our Regatta Was Wonderful Despite Some Heavy Weather. Good Sport and a Carnival Spirit

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 6

Though the starting hour for Gosford's Easter Aquatic Carnival came around accompanied by gloomy skies and occasional heavy showers, with…

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Gosford Holds High Revel Easter Carnival An Historic Success Great Aquatic Gathering Crowds Brisbane Water Bands Provide Musical Feast

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 6

As it will be seen in review Goaford's Easter Carnival of 1934 must go on record as an outstanding success, and a wonderful achievement toy a comparatively small band of workers in a comparatively small town. The Carnival really began on Good Friday night "with the opening of the…

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Roll of Honor List of Carnival Donors. Committee Says 'Thank You.'

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 7

The Organising Secretary of the E.C.B.C. and Regatta (Ron. Grieve) is desirous of extending his grateful thanks to everyone who assisted in…

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Flower Show Next Month

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 1

The Gosford Horticultural Society will hold its autumn show in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening, May 18, opening at 3.30 p.m…

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Only Yesterday—It Seems Gosford and Brisbane Water A. AND H. Association. a Meeting 42 Years Ago

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 7

Of interest to many an old-timer will be the following report from the Gosford "Times" of January 22, 1892:—…

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Adjourned Show Meeting Important to Attend

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1934 · page 4

The committee of the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association has decided to hold its adjourned (annual meeting at the Gosford School…

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Show Meeting Again Adjourned

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1934 · page 1

Owing to heavy rain the adjourned annual meeting of the Gosford District A. and C. Association, which was to have been held last (Tuesday) night,…

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Only Yesterday—It Seems Show Secretary's Report in '94. Old Memories Revived

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1934 · page 7

The following interesting review of a long bygone year's activity by the early pioneers of the Gosford District Show Committee has been obtained…

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