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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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South West Rocks Surf Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 4

The annual carnival of the South West Rocks Surf Club was held on Sunday last, five clubs competing and providing keen competition for the events…

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Swimming Carnival

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

During the present sweltering season the most popular place seems to be the Macksville Swimming Baths, visitors and tourists joining with the…

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S.w. Rocks Surf Carnival. Exciting Contests

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 6

Exceptionally keen competition marked practically every event at the South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club's carnival, held on Sunday last. There was…

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Port Macquarie Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

Sunday was the right sort of a day for the P.M. annual carnival, held on Flynn's beach. The sen was calm and the day was hot and clear, and it was…

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Port Macquarie Surf Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

Port Macquarie was the meeting place for the surf clubs Sunday last, when they competed for a number of events. Mr. W. Sherwood acted as judge,…

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Maitland Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

As advertised elsewhere in this issue, at Maitland Show will soon be once more attracting the interest of show patrons of the Hunter Valley and…

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Swimming. Carnival at Macksville Baths

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 3

For the past three years the public have had the use of the Macksville paths free of cost, and it has been impossible to hold carnivals owing to…

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News of the Day Maitland Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

As advertised elsewhere in this issue, the Maitland Show will soon be once more attracting the interest of show patrons of the Hunter…

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Surf Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 5

The Port Macquarie Surf and Life Saving Club held its first big carnival on Flynn's Beach on Sunday last. The takings amounted to £24 odd…

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Crescent Head Surf Carnival

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

Crescent Head should attract many enthusiasts on Monday next (Anniversary Day) when the Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Club will hold its annual…

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Tennis Country Week Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 3

Dr. Cliff Colvin, of Orange, first choice for the New South Wales Linton Cup team of 1925, won the men's singles on Saturday afternoon in convincing style…

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Taree Show Luncheon Donations by Committeemen

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 4

Mr. C. A. Jackson (secretary of the M.R.A. and H. Association) has supplied us with the following list of donations towards the official luncheon at…

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Sunday Surf Carnival Wauchope Club Refused Permission to Make Admission Charge

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 3

Wauehope Life Saving Club wrote to Monday's meeting of the Hastings shire council seeking permission to make, a charge for admission to carnival at…

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Crescent Head Surf Carnival. Record Attendance. Local Club Again Successful

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 3

From a very early hour yesterday (Anniversary) morning a continuous stream of cars bumped and creaked their way to Crescent Head, and by the…

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Macleay A.h. and I. Association. Preparing for the Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Macleay A.H. and I. Association Committee was held at the Showground on Wednesday, there being present Messrs…

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Surf Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 4

Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club held their monster annual carnival, on Anniversary Day, at Crescent Head. Following the delightful…

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The Royal Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 4

The schedule for the Royal Sydney Easter Show is now available from the secretary, show prizes totalling £14,000 in cash as well as cups and…

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Surfing. Crescent Head Carnival a Record Crowd

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 3

There was a record crowd at Crescent Head on Anniversary Day, paying £61 at the gate to see the annual surf carnival. The carnival started at 11…

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Coming Easter Show £14,000 in Prize Money

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 1

Whatever other organisations have decided to do, the Royal Agricultural Society is resolved to carry on us usual. The prize money for the coming Easter…

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Macksville Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 5

The members of the Committee are considerably perturbed in regard to the continued dry conditions and the prevailing unsatisfactory state…

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