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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

257 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 13

Show Trickery Exposed

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 7

At the recent Sydney Royal Show some trickery in connection with the pig exhibits was exposed by very simple means. The Melbourne Leader…

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W.D A. and H. Association

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 June 1918 · page 6

A special and general meeting of the above named Society was held in the Agricultural Hall on Saturday alter noon. 25th May, ostensibly for the…

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Wallamba District A. and H. Association

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 June 1918 · page 3

A special and general meeting of the abovenamed society was held in the Agricultural Hall on Saturday afternoon. May 25 ostensibly for the…

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Dairying. Lessons in Cow Testing. a Feature of a Fair

The Northern Champion · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 2

That the dairy farmer should know exactly what each cow in his milking herd is doing in the way of milk and butter production was illustrated in a…

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Poultry Exhibition

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 5

The Nambucca Poultry Association is to be congratulated on the success which attended the first exhibition. This fixture took place in the…

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Wallamba District A. and H. Association

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 4

The following nominations have beeen received in connection with the annual election of the officers and committee of the Wallamba District A…

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Show Trickery Exposed

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 6

At the recent Sydney Royal Show some trickery in connection with the big exhibits was exposed by very simple means. The Melbourne…

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Show Trickery Exposed

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

At the recent Sydney Royal Show some trickery in connection with the pig exhibits was exposed by very simple means. The Melbourne…

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Bandy on Exhibition

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 June 1918 · page 4

MR. T. DICK has placed on exhibition in Mr. E. S. Harlow's window, Horton-street, a specimen of the real bandy bandy, as distinguished from the ringed snake. The…

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U.M.A. and H. Association

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 25 June 1918 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above was held on Saturday afternoon last, the President (Mr. J. H. Cameron) presiding. There were also present:…

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Scott's Famous Fair

Macleay Argus · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 4

"Newcastle's Biggest Bargain Event" -- Scott's Famour Fair -- as advertised elsewhere, begins on Wednesday, July 3rd. Readers wishing to effect the…

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Turn About Is Fair Play

The Northern Champion · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 7

Marriage is a social contract. It is a natter of business connected with the welare of the state. It is not only a most important contract between two individuals, but…

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A Key to Economy. Scott's Fair Bargain Book

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 3

News of much money to be saved is contained in Scotts Fair Catalogue, copy of which has just reached us. Its 32 pages are crammed with…

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Bow Hill Picture Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 4

C.T. wri es: A most extraordinary phenomenon may bo seen in the "morning room" at Bow Hill, near Wingham. In the west side wall,…

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Gloucester Agricultural Society

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 17 July 1918 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Gloucester A. H. and P. Association takes place in the School of Arts in Saturday next. A large attendance is…

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Royal Show

Macleay Argus · Thursday 18 July 1918 · page 4

The dates for the next Royal Show in Sydney will be April 15th to April 23rd, 1919…

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Show Profits. SYDNEY

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 31 July 1918 · page 2

The profits on the last Royal Show, Sydney, are approximately £12,000…

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Wallamba A. and H. Association

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 August 1918 · page 5

Previous to the annual meeting, which was convened for Saturday last, a committee meeting was held for the purpose…

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General News Kempsey Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 7 August 1918 · page 2

The dates for the next annual show at Kempsey have been fixed for 19th, 20th, and 21st March, 1919…

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Hospital Carnival

Macleay Argus · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 4

A small committee of Kempsey gentlemen have in hand a scheme for a carnival in aid of the Macleay District Hospital. Novelty sports, ball, and other…

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