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Shows & fairs, 1935

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"S.O.S." Carnival Lady Wheelbarrow Entrant Day of Carnival Arranged

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1935 · page 8

Remarkable interest is being displayed concerning the monster "S.O.S." Carnival to be staged at the showground on Saturday…

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Saturday's Big "S.O.S" Carnival Everything Ready For Gala Outing

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 14

After working at the Showground completing the erction of the requisite buildings for the spectacular displays which will be a feature of the monster "S.O.S" Carnival to be held on Saturday afternoon and evening, the Special Committee, announced this…

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Carnival Profit £40

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1935 · page 16

The special committee which controlled the successful "S.O.S." Carnival at the showground on Saturday, met on Monday evening when a start…

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Passes for Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1935 · page 7

From Mr. G. R. Thomas, Director of Education (dated Oct. 16, copy received in Gosford, Oct. 21): In response to your personal…

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Children's Part In Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1935 · page 7

DEAR GIRLS AND BOYS,—Well, the "S.O.S." Carnival has come and gone, and I know you all had a wonderful time on Saturday at…

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"Save Our Show"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1935 · page 8

The success of the "Save Our Show" Carnival has not solved the problem confronting the A. and C. Association. In fact, it…

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Carnival Sets Brilliant Record Great Fireworks Display at Night Huge Crowd Helps To "Save Our Show"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1935 · page 10

Launched to "Save Our Show," the S.O.S. Carnival on Saturday afternoon and night was a splendidly organised and gratifying success. Event followed event all the afternoon and sometimes two events which did not clash were staged at the same time. At night the Militia, Fire Brigade and Boy Scouts were represented in…

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Canine Society Profit From Show New Officers Elected

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1935 · page 4

Annual general meeting of the Gosford District Canine Society was held on October 15. There was a large attendance of members. The President…

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Carnival A Success Ambulance Queen Helped

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1935 · page 4

The grand carnival, night oil Saturday at the Mangrove Mountain Hall in aid of Miss Nancy Pinkstone's candidature in the Ambulance Queen…

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Fair On November 16 Will Be Held In Unique Gardens

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 November 1935 · page 4

The earring of a career from virgin soil is a task which calls for courage and endurance of men without physical handicap. Yet two Gosford district…

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500 Children to Show 2,000 [?] Exhibits

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 6

A fascinating display of work by the scholars of the High School and Gosford Primary School will be shown in the [?] on the afternoon…

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Chamber & Show Vote Not In Favour Delegation Unsuccessful

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 6

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Mr. George Walpole Outspoken Criticises Members of A. & C. Association No Help Rendered During Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 5

Roundly condemning the alleged inactivity of members of the Agricultural and Citrus Association, when called on for assistance in…

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Tin Hares and Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1935 · page 6

One of the marks of good sportsmanship is to take defeat cheerfully. The departmental grant of a greyhound racing license for…

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Matcham Show Women's Section Wins Universal Appreciation

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 12 December 1935 · page 16

Women's section of Matcham' Agricultural Bureau staged a most enjoyable and praiseworthy Show in the local Hall on Saturday…

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