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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Neither Discourtesy Nor Delay Mr. Drummond's Letters Show Facts

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 9

Following letters received by Mr. N. G. Howes., President of the Primary School P. and C. Association, from Hon. D. H. Drummond,…

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Show Arrangements £176 for Sporting

Man on the Land · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Committee of the Gosford District A. & C. Association a draft programme of sporting events in…

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"Show Boat" Again a Brilliant Film

Man on the Land · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 4

At the Valencia Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday will come "Show Boat," a brilliant film which attracted widespread notice when…

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Helping the Show Teachers Will Assist

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 8

Evidences that residents of the district will give more support to the Gosford District A. and C. Association's forthcoming two days'…

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Tuggerah Lakes Gala Week Long Jetty Regatta Opens Carnival

Man on the Land · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 4

Tuggerah Lakes Gala Week opened on Saturday with a regatta at Long Jetty, the opening of this event being performed by Mr. B. C. Hughes, the Administrator. In the evening there was a Young Australia League concert in the…

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Right Behind Show Canteens with Prizes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 9

Evidence that every section citizens will be right behind Gosford District Agricultural Association's two days show on…

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Surf Carnival Postponed

Man on the Land · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 4

Rain, stormy southerly and an ugly sea caused the postponement of the surf carnival at. The Entrance on Sunday afternoon. The carnival…

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Exhibition Tennis Sydney Visitors Play

Man on the Land · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 1

Surrounded by bunting and in perfect condition, Mr. F. J. Carson's fine court at The Entrance was used for exhibition tennis of a high…

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Venetian Carnival Fine Programme Staged

Man on the Land · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

Outstanding in the Gala Week was the Venetian Carnival held on Saturday in the channel near Brownlee's boatshed at The…

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Prize Money £280 Show Arrangements

Man on the Land · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the committee of the Gosford District A. and C. Association the recommendation of the Finance Committee…

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Show Activities Schedule in "M.O.L."

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 5

After meeting each Monday evening for many weeks, the committee of the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association has…

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Show Arrangements

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 November 1937 · page 14

At Monday evening's meeting of the Gosford District A. and C. Association, it was decided that instead of a ribbon parade, a…

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"Eight Behind Show"' Shopkeepers Helping

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 4

Deputed to collect advertising and donations for the two days' show to be conducted by the Gosford District A. & C. Association on…

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Arts and Handicrafts Exhibition Fascinating Effort by Gosfiord C.W.A.

Man on the Land · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 2

Arts and Handicrafts Exhibition of the Gosford branch, C.W.A., held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday and Friday was notable for its diversity, interest and skilful grouping. From every point of view it was an unqualified success. The Mayor…

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Avoca Beach Carnival Plans For New Year's Day

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 9

Avoca S.L.S. Club will be holding its annual carnival as usual on New Year's Day, and a strong committee, comprising Messrs J. F. Heazlett, D…

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Assisting Show Gratifying Progress

Man on the Land · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 2

The position with reference to advertising in the Show schedule is very gratifying indeed. Already it shows a substantial increase as…

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Advancing the Show Decisions of Committee

Man on the Land · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 8

Week by week the committee is completing the scores of details essential to make the February two-days Show a success…

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What a Show! Song-Packed Musical Valencia's Big Bill

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 December 1937 · page 14

Again bringing to the screen the cream of the world's film offerings, the Valencia Theatre will provide a super bill on Saturday and Monday,…

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Killcare's Carnival Programme for

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 22 December 1937 · page 5

Killcare's carnival, which will be held on Sunday, beginning at 2 p.m., will be competed for by the Ocean Beach, Avoca, The Entrance,…

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