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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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Hospital Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 8

A Meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee was held in the School of Arts on Thursday night last, when there were present Messrs. H. Powick…

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Coff's Surf Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 8

A very large crowd attended Coff's Harbor Surf Carnival on Sunday, including over 200 from Kempsey Messrs. Evans and J. Leddy were…

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Forster Surf Carnival. a Big Success

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 4

The large army of tourists that visit Forster during the holiday periods cannot complain of the want of amusements to attract them as a…

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Surf Carnival at Forster a Pronounced Success

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 2

The large many of tourists that visit Forster during the holiday [?] cannel complain of the want of amusements in [?] them as a…

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Lansdowne C. of E. Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 3

The fifth annual fruit and flower show of Lansdowne Church of England was held on Saturday, 13th February. Although the dry weather and heat wave…

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Taree Show. Prizes on Exhibit

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 2

A very attractive showing is made by the prizes in connection with the forthcoming Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Society's…

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Kempsey Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

Attention is directed to a notice appearing in this issue of the Kempsey Show, which will take place on the 17th, 18th and 19th March next…

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Wauchope Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

Wauchope Show will be held on Thursday and Friday next. This week there was a good fall of rain over the Central Hastings, ranging from an inch…

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Taree Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

The 45th annual Taree Show will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 10th, 11th and 12th. The society is launching out larger than…

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British Fair Australian Products. London, Feb. 18

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 7

"He's the keenest man in the building," said an onlooker, as the King inquired as to details of Australian products at the British Industries…

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NEWCASTLE SHOW—Fine Jersey Cattle

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 3

Ideal weather prevailed on Wednesday for the Newcastle Show, which was well attended. There was a busy period in the early part of the…

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Current Topics Newcastle SHOW—Gloucester

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 2

Dairy's Co.'s Success. Newcastle Show is in full swing and attracting large crowds. Mr. H. H. Capper and Dr. Meredith scored…

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Lecture on Poultry at Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

With the view of assisting the number of poultry enthusiasts in the district, the Macleay Agricultural Society has arranged with Mr. H. G…

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Wauchope Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 5

The annual Show of the Wanchope P.A. & H. Society takes place on Thursday and Friday of next week on the Society's grounds, Wauchope…

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Sydney Royal Show. Big Entries in All Sections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 3

For the ensuing Easter, festival exceptionally big entrees in all Sections are are anticipated. Wheat entries have closed with record numbers…

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Wingham Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

The Big Show of the Manning will in held at Wingham on the 21st. and 22nd. April next. "The schedules have been printed, and have been…

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Taree Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

The 45th annual Taree Show will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 10th. 11th and 12th. The Society is launching out larger…

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Show Shopping

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

We understand the general intention of the business people of Kempsey, in regard to the Show, is to close on Thursday and Friday, March 18th and…

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The 1926 Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

Once again the mills of Time whirl us round to Show time. The two words, "show time," affect various parts and grades of life in the community in…

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Wallamba A. and H. Association

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 4

A committee meeting was held at Nabiac on Saturday night, when Mr. J. W. Startin presided, and there were also present Dr. Parramore…

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