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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Wallamba District A. and H. Association

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

A committee meeting of the above was held on Friday night, when Mr. J. Startin (president) occupied the chair…

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Carnival Committee Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the above Committee was held at the Wingham School of Arts on Wednesday night last, Feb. 15, to finalise matters in connection…

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Show Social

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

Despite the extremely sultry weather there was a good attendance at the euchre party and dance social held under the auspices of the A. H. and…

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S. W. Rocks Carnival

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

Seldom has such a crowd been witnessed as that which was in attendance at the surf carnival held under the auspices of the South West Rocks…

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Guernsey Fair

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 4

In this issue breeders of stock and dairy farmers are notified that there will be 70 head of pure-bred registered Guernseys for sale at the third annual…

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Taree Show Holiday

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 8

Mr. Ralph Plummer, secretary of the M.R.S. and H.A. informs us that he has been advised by the Wingham town clerk that his council cannot…

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Show Tea Tent Causes Warm Debate

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. Lester Plummer who was delegated by the M.R.A. and H.A. committee to dispose of the right of the afternoon tea tent to the Church of…

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Storm in a Tea Cup. Afternoon Tea Tent at Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 10

At the meeting of the M.R.S. and H. Association committee on Wednesday night, Mr. Lester Plummer said that as a result of the motion re the tea…

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Comboyne Flower Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 4

The Combined Methodist and Presbyterian Flower Show, held at Comboyne recently, was very successful. The exhibits in the farm produce…

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For Show Week

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

First announcements of Show Week entertainments show that Taree Will be the first town on the coast to witness "The Romance of Runnibede,"…

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The Forthcoming Show

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

Keen interest is being ev[?] throughout the district in the forth coming agricultural show, and a highly successful exhibition is anticipated…

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Trotters for the Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 3

Lovers of trotting are assured of a feast at Taree's forthcoming Jubilee Show. The secretary informs us that he has definite word that…

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Coff's Harbour Surf Carnival. Black Head Club to Compete

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 1

Following the success of their first effort in surf carnivals at Crescent. Head recently, the Black Head Surf Life Saving' Club intend journeying…

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Taree Show Holiday. Refused by Wingham Council

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

At last week's meeting of the Wing ham municipal council a letter was read from the secretary, Manning River A. and H. Association, Taree…

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Taree Jubilee Show Trotters From the Hunter

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 3

Levers of trotting are assured of a feast at Taree's forthcoming "Jubilee" Show. The secretary informs us that he definite word that the…

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Wallamba Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

In this Issue will be found a number of additional special prizes in connection with the Nabiac Show—the big annual event of the Wallamba—which…

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Taree Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

By reference to our advertising columns to-day, it will be seen that Taree's Big Show will take place on 7th, 8th, ana 9th. March…

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Hospital "Queen'' Carnival Postponed

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

Owing to the recent flood, impassable condition of the roads, and unfavorable state of affairs generally, it has been decided to postpone…

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Newcastle Show Big Increase in Entrits

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

The Newcastle Show opened on Tuesday in sultry weather. The entries have increased considerably, the total being far in advance…

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Maitland Show Next WEEK—An Attractive Display of Cattle

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

A varied and interesting programme has been prepared for the Maitland Show, which commences on Wednesday next. There will again be an…

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