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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Monster Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 4

A committee under the direction of Mr. P. R. Griffin have, arrangements in hand for a monster carnival in aid of the Business Candidate (Miss Isobel…

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Show Meeting

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Show Committee on 23rd December there were present Messrs. H. C. Mitchell (President), W. J. Seargent, Jno…

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Royal Easter Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 3

The Prize Schedule for next year's Royal Easter Show has been issued. A very liberal classification has been provided for all sections and the…

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Carnival Arranged on Behalf of Business Candidate

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 10

A large an enthusiastic meeting was held at Griffin's refreshment rooms last night by the committee and supporters of the Business Candidate (Miss…

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Wallamba District A. and H. Association. Complimentary Picnic to Lady Helpers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

In accordance with the predetermined scheme the preliminary arrangements necessary for the successful organisation and accomplishment…

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Business Candidate Carnival

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 2

To aid the funds in support of the candidature of Miss Isobel McKey (Business in the "Queen of the Day" contest, Mr. P. R. Griffin, backed by…

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Show Committee Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Macleay A.H. and I. Association will be held in the Masonic Hall on Friday next, 13th January, at 11 a.m…

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Grazing Rights of Show Ground. (To the Editor.)

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 2

Sir,—On Friday last the Gloucester Show Committee held a meeting, and one of the items of their business was the leasing of the grazing…

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Motor Carnival and Fancy Fair

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 4

The local N.R.M.A. branch has organised a mammoth motor car carnival and fancy fair in aid of the District Hospital, the function to take…

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M.r.a. and H.a

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 4

The committee of the M.R.A. and H. Association met at the showground on Saturday afternoon, when there were present:--Messrs. G. T…

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Business Queen Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 4

At a well attended and enthusiastic meeting at Griffin's Cafe, Thursday night, arrangements were put well in hand for the Carnival on 27th and 28th…

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Royal Easter Show £14000 PR[?]MONLY

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 4

The [?] this [?] Revel [?] Show [?] been issued [?] has been [?] for [?] and…

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Carnival Week

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

We would remind the public of Wingham and District that a big Carnival, will open on the Wingham Racecourse on Wednesday, 2th, January, and will conclude on Thursday 26th. On the Friday and Saturday following, Races will be held…

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Wingham Carnival Committee Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

A meeting of members of the general committee of the above was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, last night (Thursday), January 12. Mr…

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Sydney Motor Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 5

The motor show, which opened in Sydney today, is the fifth of the series held under the auspices of the Motor Traders' Association. The first show of…

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The Motor Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 1

The Motor Show, which was to have been opened in Sydney yesterday (Friday), 13th January, is the fifth of the series held under thhe auspices of…

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Kempsey Show and Stock Exhibits

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

Mr. E. F. Battle writes: "I am fully of the opinion that, in deciding to allow all stock exhibits to leave the showground after 4 p.m. on the second…

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Show Committee

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 7

At Friday's meeting of the Show Committee there were present Messrs. H. C. Mitchell (President), J. Skimmings, Jno. Davis, J. Burton,…

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Wingham Carnival. Committee Meeting

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 3

A meeting of members of the general committee of the above was held in the School of Arts, Wlngham, last Thursday night, January 12. Mr…

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Wingham Carnival

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

The Carnival Committee met at the Wingham School of Arts last night (Thursday). Mr. John T. Bird presided, and there were also present:…

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