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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

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Swimming Carnival

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

At a meeting held in connection with the above the following business was [?]rasacted:—Proposed by Mr. Walshe, seconded…

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Taree Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

The annual Show at Taree takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 6th, 7th and 8th, and entries close on February 27th. Mr…

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Show Booths

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

The tender of Mrs. O'Brien, of the Great Northern Hotel, of £32, for the two publicans booths at the forthcoming Kempsey Show has been accepted…

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Show Associations. Conference at Dungog

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 3

The conference of the Central North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association was held at Dungog on Friday last, when Messrs. W. H. Warhurst and W…

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The Royal Show. Principal Entries Closing

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 4

Easter is very early this year and the Royal Show begins on March 26th, as compared with April 10th last year. This, of course, makes it necessary for…

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Sydney Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 4

The Royal Show commences on March 26 of this year. Entries in the horse section close on February 24, cattle and pigs on 26th, poultry…

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The Coming Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 4

The Macleay Agricultural Society's show at Kempsey on 14th, 15th, and 16th of next month promises to eclipse all records, despite the adverse season…

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Taree Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 4

Cheap tickets at a single fare and a quarter for the double journey will be issued to Taree from Newcastle, Singleton, Macksville and intermediate…

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Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 4

The supplementary list of prizes--in addition to the schedule--is now being printed and will be posted to every member. The special classes already…

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Exhibit For Royal Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 2

The Secretary (Mr. Wallace) mentioned that Mr. Cameron, organiser for the Tablelands--Coast exhibit at Sydney Royal Show, had visited the…

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The Royal Show. Some Night Attractions

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 3

The first night of the Royal Show, March 28th, will see a great display by several thousand children under the direction of the Public Schools…

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Macksville Show. Entries Close Monday, March 5th

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 2

The complete Schedule of prizes for the coming Show was published in the "News" of February 2nd. Will intending exhibitors kindly fill…

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Wauchopa Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 4

THE Annual Wauchope Show takes place on Thursday and Friday next. Notwithstanding the unfavourable season, it is expected that good display will be made,…

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Taree Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

Mr. Ralph Plummer, Secretary of the M.R.A. and H.A., has received very satisfactory news from the railway authorities through the Taree Station Master, being to the following effect:—"Arrangements can be made to strengthen No. 5 (afternoon train) and No. 6 (morning…

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A Good Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 4

Perry Bros. Circus and Zoo, which showed in Kempsey on Thursday and Friday nights of last week, must be recorded as quite one of the best…

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Bowraville Show. Successful Carnival. Fine Horses and Cattle. Exciting Ring Events

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 2

Features of the Bowraville Show which opened on Wednesday and was concluded yesterday (Thursday) were the excellent exhibits of horses,…

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Empire Exhibition. Australia's Chance

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 4

The State Government has appointed a Commission to superintend the work of preparing exhibits from N.S.W. to the British Empire Exhibition. The first meeting of the Commission was to be held to-day (Friday), so thai from now onward more should be heard of this…

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Next Week's Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 2

Mr. Wallace, the Secretary, reports good progress in the receipt of entries for the Macksville Show on Wednesday and Thursday next, and…

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The British Empire Exhibition. Australia's Chance

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 4
Also in Macleay Argus

The State Government has appointed a commission to superintend the work of preparing exhibits from New South Wales to the British Empire…

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