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Central Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Canine Show

Man on the Land · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Two point championship show of the Gosford District Canine Society was a successful feature of the A. & C. Show. Mr. Harry Hall was judge…

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Attractive Gosford Show

Man on the Land · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 5

Fiftieth year and 49th Show of the Agricultural and Citrus Association were celebrated by a successful Show on Friday and Saturday, although…

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Wyong's Big Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

Wyong's big Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, and a large entry has been received in all sections, including 200 entries in the…

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Terrigal Notes Comment on Carnival

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 9

All events in the championship carnival on Sunday were run smoothly and quickly. Hearty thanks are due to the efficiency of…

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Newcastle Show Four Days' Entertainment

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

Organisation is complete for the 150th Anniversary Celebrations Show by Newcastle A. H. and I. Association, to be held at…

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Autumn Flower Show

Man on the Land · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 6

Gosford Horticultural Society will hold its annual Autumn Show on March 14, in the Masonic Hall, evening only…

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Successful Wyong Show

Man on the Land · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 6

Wyong Show was held on Friday and Saturday. It was well attended and there was an excellent display of exhibits. The Show was…

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At The Regal "Dead End" & "Varsity Show" Are Big Double Features

Man on the Land · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

"The laughtime of a lifetime in a dizzy whirl around the clock," is the description of "1000 Dollars a Minute," which will be shown…

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Show Committee Meets

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 13

The meeting of the committee of the Gosford District A. and C. Association for Tuesday next, has been postponed until the following week,…

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High Quality at Wyong Show Interesting Address By Deputy Premier

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 9

Opened by Hon. M. F. Bruxner, Deputy Premier and Minter for Transport, Wyong Show on Friday and Saturday was well attended and most creditable. Keen competition in the district exhibits in which Kulnura made a good showing,…

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Autumn Flower Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 7

Autumn exhibition of the Horticultural Society on Monday, March 14, will be held in the evening in the Masonic Hall. Entries in the large…

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Autumn Flower Show

Man on the Land · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

Still advancing in the quality and beauty of its exhibits, Gosford Horticultural Society scored another triumph with its Autumn Show on…

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"Adventure's End" Voyage Of Vengeance Valencia's Big Show

Man on the Land · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

Stabbing truth .. Stark drama! Thrilling romance ... the throbbing story of the vengeance of men ... and the sea!…

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Beauty of Autumn Show Flower Lovers Enjoy Triumph

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 8

Autumn Show of Gosford Horticultural Society held in the Masonic Hall on Monday night, was a veritable triumph over the adverse dry weather which severely affected all blooms. The exhibits were highly praised by the Sydney judge. The Shire…

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Success in Sight Interest In Baby Show Also in Cooking Contest

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 6

Preparations are now complete for the big Baby Competition and Cooking Contest in the Masonic Hall next Saturday afternoon…

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£320 4s 8d Loss Show Committee's Report

Man on the Land · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

Prior to the annual meeting of the Gosford District Agricultural and Citrus Association's annual meeting last night, the committee held a…

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A Mere Man At The Baby Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 14

Believing that "Hell hath no fury like a woman's baby scorned,"—to alter a famous quotation,—I feared for the lives of the judges when I…

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£1315 From Greyhound Racing Heavy Loss On January Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 10

That £1315/8/6 was received from greyhound racing for the 12 months ended December 31, and that £320/4/8 was lost on the two days' Show in January, were items of interest disclosed at the committee meeting and annual meeting of the…

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Palings Not at Show

Man on the Land · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 2

Because of the impossibility of demonstrating their pianos and playerpianos satisfactorily, and because of the lack of privacy. W. H. Paling &…

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'Fibrolite' Bungalow Fine Exhibit At Royal Show

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 10

Demonstrating how an ideal modern home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the new "Fibrolite" Asbestos-Cement Bungalow…

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