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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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"The Mermaid." Mother's Lost Boy. at Glen Innes Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 2

News from Glen Innes last week slates that when a mother, visiting the Glen Innes show, in search of her missing 12-year-oJd son, entered a tent to see…

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Wallamba Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

The above Show takes place on Thursday and Friday next. By reference to our advertising columns to-day, it will be seen that nothing is…

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The Kempsey Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

During the forepart of the week every one was commiserating with the Kempsey people. On Monday and Tuesday heavy showers fell,…

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The Show Concert

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

The Show Concert on Wednesday night of last week principally served to introduce the newly-formed Nambucca Orchestra, the following…

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Hospital Carnival. a Huge Success

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

Perhaps the brightest and busiest spot in Kempsey on Thursday night was the Macleay District Hospital carnival, held at the Kempsey Park. The…

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Personal Revisit for Taree Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 6

A week or so ago four natives of the Manning met in Lismore, and, on the spur of the moment, decided to revisit their native [?]th for the show…

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After the Show. Proposal to Borrow £800

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

A meeting of the Nambucca A. & H. Association Committee was held in the F. S. Hall on Tuesday afternoon, the following being present:--Messrs…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

THE Annual Methodist Flower Show will be held in Keen's Hall on Thursday and Friday of next week. Though conditions have been unfavorable to gardening,…

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Wallamba Notes. W.D.A. AND H. ASSOCIATION

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 3

A committee meeting was held on Saturday night, when Mr. J. W. Startin presided. There were also present Messrs. Campbell, Walden, H…

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Wallamba Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

We desire to give a final reminder to-day regarding the Wallamba Show, which opens this coming Thursday, and will be continued again on…

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Stroud Show Successes

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

With his pony Mr. Wal Wilson took several prizes at Stroud Show last week, while Mr. Joe White's chestnut hunter divided first and second prizes…

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The Macleay Show. Additional Particulars

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

Despite the fact that last issue of the "Argus" contained a 14-column report of the recent Show, there remained a lot to be said. On Friday…

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The Carnival. to Aid Hospital. People Spend Freely

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 3

If there ever was any doubt as to the people's desire to help their local Macleay District Hospital it was dispelled for all time by the manner in…

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M.R.A and H.A. After-show Meeting

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 1

A meeting of the M.R.A. and H. Association was held at Mr. Lester Plummer's rooms, Taree, on Thursday night. The president, Mr. G. T…

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Wallamba A. and H.A.

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

The final committee meeting prior to the show was held on 20th Mr. J. W. Startin presiding. There were also present Messrs. T…

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The Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 4

The Hospital Carnival, held in Kempsey Park on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday nights, was a great success…

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The Macleay Show. Splendid Attendances. Fine Stock Show. Hall Exhibits Weak

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 4

After many weeks of intensely dry weather, a thunderstorm broke over portion of the Macleay on Sunday 14th March, and general rain set in on the…

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Taree Show Takings. Looking for Leakage

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 2

Al a meeting of the committee of the M. R.A. & H. Association on Thursday night Mr. J. Northam asked how many cars entered the…

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Nabiac Show. This Thursday and

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 2

Readers arc reminded that the Nabiac Show takes place on Thursday and Friday of A this week and, judging by the numerous entries…

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Methodist Flower Show

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

THE Methodist Flower Show was officially opened on Thursday afternoon, and will continue this Friday afternoon and evening. A very fair…

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