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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

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Wauchope Show. a Successful Exhibition. Good Attendance

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 4

WITH the prospect of much-needed rain to brighten agricultural and pastoral prospects throughout the district, the H.D.P.A. & H. Society's Annual…

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Weight-Judging at the Wauchope Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 4

THERE are evidently some good judges of the weight of stock in this district, as the following guessed the exact weight of the bullock (510 lbs) in the competition at the…

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Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

Judging by the way the entries have been rolling in at the secretary's office during the past few days the Kempsey Show, which opens to-morrow,…

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Show Specials

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

The Show this year promises to be a record. This means a large attendance of ladies in the latest creations in the way of frocks at hats. To complete the…

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For Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

Mr. Alex. Stewart is taking his hunting horses to Kempsey, to take part in the ring events at the Show there. Mr. Stewart's creamy horse…

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Visitors to the Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

For the past 24 years Mr. M. T. Ling, of the West Kempsey Coach and Motor Works, has had his work before the public, and progress upon progress…

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The Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 4

Kempsey Show opens this morning, and everything points to the creation of fresh records in connection with the popular annual…

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The Show Luncheon

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 4

The tea kiosk premises on the Showground have been duty completed, and the workers on Tuesday evening enjoyed a refreshing cup…

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Wingham Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 4

The next Wingham Show will be held on 18th and 19th April, and every effort should be made to maintain the splendid standard achieved in the past by the Society. The season is a bad one, but other Associations on the…

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Kempsey Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 4

A fair number of Manningites visited the Kerapsey Show on Thursday. Mr. Jesse "T. Bird informs us that the entries in maize were the best for the…

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MACLEAY A., H. & I. ASSOCIATION. 42nd Annual Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 4

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Scottish Fair

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 4

A meeting of ladies took place in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon to make arrangements for holding a Scottish Fair…

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Poultry for Exhibition. Some Points in Getting the Birds Ready for Show

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 2

The poor condition in which many of the utility birds are shown is a subject of comment at all shows where utility classes are provided, and never more so…

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British Empire Exhibition Scholarships

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 8

The British Empire Exhibition will be held in London from April to October, 1924. The Young Australia League is anxious that the…

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U.m.a. and H. Association

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

A committee faceting of the above was held on Saturday morning last, Mr. J. B. Richardson presiding. There were also present: Messrs W…

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Show Smoke Concert. Lengthy Toast List

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 1

At the smoke concert held under the auspices of the Macleay A., H. and I. Association, on Wednesday night last, following the first day of the Show,…

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The Macleay A., H. &. I. A. SHOW. Comments on the Exhibits. Views of Judges. Additional Awards

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 3

Friday evening saw the conclusion of the Macleay A., H. and I. Association's 42nd annual Show. The Show escaped the inundation…

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The Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 4

The Macleay Agricultural Society's 42nd annual Show, held at Kempsey last week, was well up to the average despite the adverse weather conditions…

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Maize Exhibits. Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 2

The Kempsey Show has always been famous for the fine quality of the maize exhibits staged and this year's display was no exception. In fact, although…

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Royal Show. Central North Coast and Tablelands Exhibit

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

THE following contributions were forwarded from Pott Macquarie to the Central North Coast and Tablelands Exhibit at the Royal Agricultural…

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