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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Black Head Surf Carnival. Kempsey-crescent Head Successful

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

The Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Club was able to send 28 men to represent it at Black Head carnival on the 11th inst. The clubs present were…

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Surf Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 4

The Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Club were able to take a full team to Black Head carnival last week-end. Twenty-eight members made the rtip,…

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Wingham Show Privileges

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 3

The following were the successful applicants for the Wingham Show privileges:-- publication booth, J. Mclntyre £90…

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Black Head Surf Club Successful Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon, the Black Head S.L.S.C. submitted a squad for the surf bronze medallion test, the examination being conducted by Mr…

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Guernsey Sales at Taree Show

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 2

At the [?] sale on the last day of the show the following [?] were sold by Mr [?] Plummer. [?] at Taree…

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Jubilee Show Banquet Visitors Make Flattering Remarks. a Wonderful Show and District

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 1

The official banquet in connection with last week's Taree Jubilee Show was held at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday night, when about 90 visiting judges, prominent breeders,…

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The Jubilee Show. Additional Particulars. the Pavilion

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 2

I see, you are haying a Jubilee Show. Have you any objection to making it a centenary?" said Mr. G.B. Morris, the veteran Manningite,…

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Taree Jubilee Show Breaks All Previous Records Fitting Climax to 50 Years Progress Marvellous Display of Cattle

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 4

Now that the Jubilee Show of the M.R.A. and 11. Association is a thing of the past we can calmly sit down and take stock of the various units…

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Fancy Fair

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 4

The fancy fair to wind up the 'Queen of the Day" competition will take place on Central Kempsey Park on Thursday and Friday of next week. All…

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Stroud Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

This popular annual event will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, and given fine weather should be the most successful yet held. As…

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Guernsey Cattle Fair Large Number Sold

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 1

On Wednesday week the sale of Guernsey cattle took place on the show ground. Mr. Lester Plummer wielded the hammer, and a large…

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Holiday for Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 4

Notification has been received from the Chief Secretary to the effect that Thursday, March 22nd, the second day of Kempsey Show, had…

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Wingham Show The Most Important Show on the North Coast

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 4

Once again the time has arrived to draw attention to one oft he most important events of the year from Maitland to Grafton—that is, the Big Wingham, show. Wingham Show is set down this year for the 26th, and 27th April…

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Taree Show Official Opening Old Pioneers on the Stage— Messrs. Alexander McDONELL (Cundle) and John Belford (Willoughby)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 1

The official opening of the show took place on the afternoon of the second day, about 1.15, while the parade was in progress, tn fact, the…

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U.n.a. and H.a. Committee Meeting

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the above was held in the Wingham School of Arts on Friday night last March 9, the President (Mr. J. H…

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The Show. To the Editor. "M. R. Times."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 11

Dear Sir,--May I encroach on your valuable space awhile? As a visitor to the town I feel I cannot allow the show to pass out of…

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Victoria Street Work Criticised by Ald. Bridge. Who Offers to Show How in Should Be Dose

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 4

A Report by the work community at Wednesday [?] meeting of the Taree Municipal Council on the work done in the main block of Victoria…

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Queen of the Day Fair

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

Patrons of the Fancy Fair, which will be held on the Central Kempsy Park on Thursday and Friday nights next, are assured of an excellent tme…

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Show Smoke Social

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

This annual social fixture, which proved so eminently successful last year, will eventuate to-morrow (Wednesday) evening in the Masonic Hall…

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Post Office Show Arrangements

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

Postal arrangements for 22nd March: Offce will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Telegrams may be lodged at the telephone exchange from noon to…

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