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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

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Wingham's Big Show. Get Ready, Boys!

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

It is well to remember that the next Wingham Show takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, 7th and 8th March, 1934…

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Royal Show Camp for Country Boys

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

A camp for country boys between the ages of 11 and 17 will be held in Sydney during Show week. The details are in the hands of the Young…

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Royal Show Camp. Country Boys' Excursion

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 6

A camp for country boys between the ages of 11 and 17 years will be held in' Sydney during Royal Show Week. The details are in the hands of the Young…

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Tennis. Exhibition Games

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 6

Tennis enthusiasts are reminded of the visit of Messrs. Viv. McGrath and B. Moore to the Taree courts on Monday night next. We are…

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Profitable Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 4

A profit of more than £500 was made the last North Coast Show at Lismore, according to figures, be­fore the A. and I. Society's council…

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Surfing Championship Carnival Postponed

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 1

Mr. W. H. Warhurst, President of the Mid-North Const Surf Life Saving Association, has been informed that tho championship carnival in Sydney has…

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Royal Show Camp Country Boys Excursion

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 7

A camp for country boys between the ages of 11 and 17 years will be held in Sydney during Show week. The details are in the hands of the Young…

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Exhibition Tennis V. McGRATH v Bruce Moore. at Taree on

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 3

The first class gents of the Taree Tennis Club participated in a series of doubles on the town court on Thursday night with a view to the selection of the…

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Surf Carnival. a Successful Day at South West Rocks

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 7

Under ideal weather conditions the Central Macleay-South West Rocks S.L.S. Club held its annual carnival on Sunday in the presence of an…

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Junior Farmers' Show. Big Gathering at Marlee. Successful Effort

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

The Dingo Creek Junior Farmers' Club held their second annual Show at Marlee on Saturday last, February 10, 1934, and it proved an unqualified…

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Wingham Show. Written for the "Wingham Chronicle." By "Fitz."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

It's decided L. O. Shall open our Show— That's Martin, our hard-working Member;…

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Surfing Newcastle Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 1

There were, thousands on the Newcastle beach on Saturday when 400 competitors took part in the Surf carnival. One of the competing clubs was…

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South West Rocks Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 3
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The South West Rocks Club's carnival took place on Sunday. The Taree-Old Bar R and R. team ran second. The event was won by…

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Surf Carnival. South West Rocks

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 4

The South West Rocks Surf Carnival Sunday last was a great success, the attendance being very large, and the events keenly contested…

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Exhibition Singles. McGRATH v MOORE

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 3

The match was a battle between two back-hand giants. Moore started by making the pace very hot, particularly with his service which carried a lot of…

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C.m.s.w.rt Surf Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 8

At left to right:—B Teams: Kempsey-Crescent Head, Black Head, Kempsey-C.H. No. 2 team, South West Rocks, and a close-up of Kempsey-C.H. No. 1 At left-Kempsey C.H. team, winners of A grade R. and R. Competition: M. Spooner, R.Walker, H. Rose (captain), A. Fisher, L. Woods and C. Tait. At right—wauchope second Grade Team, winners of the Second Grade R. and R. Competition: A. Spence, L. Priddle, Earle Morcom, B. Simpson (captain). D. Bain, and F. Jay. Sections of the keenly interested crowd. Bottom left.—C.M.S.W.R. team leading in March Past At right.—Kempsey-C.H. team in March Past…

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Tennis. Exhibition Tennis. Vivian McGRATH v. Bruce Moore

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 4

A large crowd attended Taree town court on Monday night last and were thrilled by the sparkling tennis, not only of the visitors. Vivian McGrath…

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Exhibition Tennis at Taree Vivian McGRATH and Bruce Moore

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 3

A large crowd attended the town court on Monday night last and were thrilled by the sparkling tennis, not only of the visitors, Vivian McGrath…

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Rugby League Next Country Carnival May Be Held at Newcastle

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 3

An important meeting of the Country Rugby League was held in Sydney on Sunday. Delegates from all parts of New South Wales and Mr. H. Flegg,…

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