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Shows & fairs, 1938

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Show Committee Special Meeting Called

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1938 · page 6

On Monday evening at the Gosford School of Arts a special meeting of the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association will be held…

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Show Activities

Man on the Land · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Gosford District A. and C. Association the following decisions were reached:…

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Preparing for Big Show Holiday For School Children

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 8

Week by week the Gosford District A. & C. Association is paving the way for the most' successful Show iu the history of the district. On February 11 and 12, the 49th annual exhibition will be staged on the showground, and with every section…

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Newcastle Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 10

Intending exhibitors to the Newcastle Show are reminded by advertisement in this issue that entries close on Saturday, February 5. A…

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Entries for Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 9

Mr. T. S. McDonald, Secretary, advises that post entries for back events and the road sulky trot will be accepted in connection with the…

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Enterprising Avoca When Surf Stops Carnival, Club Members Raise £43

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 8

A record crowd of visitors and district people had gathered on Avoca Beach to witness the Club's annual Surf Carnival on New Year's Day,…

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Tumbi Show District Defies Weather

Man on the Land · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 6

Despite heavy rain, Tumbi's annual Show on Saturday afternoon, was splendidly supported. Not only, was there an excellent attendance,…

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Show Activities Lengthy Meeting Held

Man on the Land · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 2

Over three hours were spent by the committee of the Gosford District A. & C. Association last night discussing important matters…

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Show a Fortnight Away Widespread Interest Assured

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 9

With the 49th annual Gosford District Agricultural & Citrus Association's Show only a fortnight away, the committee is intensifying its plans to make the two days' fixture on February 11 and 12, the greatest in the history of the district. The…

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Tumbi's Fifth Annual Show Large Attendance Despite Heavy Rain

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 5

Tumbi's fifth, annual Show on Saturday afternoon, staged in heavy rain, was well attended, and the display was most creditable to the district. The tennis tournament was the only feature which had to be postponed. Cr. A. L. Taylor…

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Show Topics

Man on the Land · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 2

Gosford District A. & C. Association has decided to extend the closing date of entries for the Poultry, Vegetables and Household…

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Meeting for Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 14

Members of the committee of the Gosford District A. & C. Association are requested to attend the meeting to be held at the School of Arts, at…

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Show Cycling Entries Close

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 14

Great interest is being taken the cycling section in connection with the two days' Show to be held on Friday and Saturday of next…

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Show Activities Extension of Entries

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 8

Attention of those who desire to enter for the various sections in connection with the two days Show to be held at the showground on…

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Surf Carnival at the Entrance Absence Of Sydney Judges Unfortunate

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 2

Two main events at The Entrance Surf Carnival on Saturday were deprived of interest by the unexplained absence of the judge or judges from Sydney. The explanation of the Association will be awaited with interest. Splendid battles between…

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Big Show Issue

Man on the Land · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 2

In addition to a complete review of all district news, together with comprehensive reports of the Gosford Municipal Council's meeting…

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Ready for Show Effort District-Wide

Man on the Land · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

Only three days away the 49th Annual Show of the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association promises to be a huge…

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Surfers For Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

To represent Terrigal at the Surf Life Saving championships (No. 8 District), at Terrigal on Sunday afternoon, the following have been…

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Show Committee Meets

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 15

At Monday evening's meeting of the A. & C. Association, details of the arrangements for the two days Show which opens to-morrow, were…

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Show Continued Unique Exhibit By Children Amazing Effort By District Schools

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

It is to the intense gratification of the Association that district school-children are producing an exhibit that should not only be…

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