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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

518 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 9 of 26

MENT. Comboyne Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 4

On Friday afternoon, March 6th., Mr. L. O. Martin, Minister of Justice, presented cups and certificates as follow at Comboyne Show,…

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Central North Coast National Show. Magnificent Display of Primary Production Record Attendances Acclaim an Outstanding Exhibition

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 3

The second annual exhibition under the aegis of the Central North Coast National Agricultural Association, the successor to the Macleay…

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Eve of the Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 2

On every hand the finishing touches are being given to the Show's preparations. Exhibitors, stewards, and the Secretary and his assistants are…

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Taree Show Next Week

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 4

At the meeting of the committee of the M.R.A. and H.A. on Wednesday night the secretary (Mr. C. A. Jackson) said there would be three…

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"Wild West." Strong Show Attraction

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 2

A large audience is expected to witness Thorpe McConville's new American "Wild West" rodeo-circus to-morrow night on the paddock at…

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Noxious Weeds. Display at the Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 2

A display of noxious weeds is being made at Gloucester Show by Mr. C. E. Ahrens, Hunter River Agrostologist, Department of Agriculture…

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Thorpe McConville's Rodeo. A Great Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 3

Thorpe McConville's well-known and popular Rodeo showed at Wingham last night (Monday), and in keeping with the other towns visited, attracted…

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C.n.c. National Show the Official Opening Ceremony

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 9

A magnificent display of cattle and horses, a ringside packed with people, and the sun shining brightly over all against a background of green, was…

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C.n.c. National Show Smoke Social. a Pleasurable Function. Quality of Exhibits Extolled

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 7

There was an excellent attendance at the Show Smoke Social held at the Memorial Hall, on Wednesday night last when Mr. J. A. Jeffery…

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Mondrook Show. Junior Farmers' Fine Display. Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., Performs Official Opening

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 3

There was a large gathering of people at the Second Annual Show under the auspices of Mondrook Junior Farmers' Club, held at the…

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Show Comment

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 6

Mr. Robert Gordon, well-known and highly capable judge of horses and showring events, was rather disappointed at the poor display of blood…

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Show Luncheon

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 2

Mrs. Jas. A. Jeffery and Mrs. Geo. Ramsay were convenors of the Ladies' Committee in charge of the Show luncheon arrangements, and with…

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Wauchope Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 6

That bright and briskly moving town of Wauchope devotes Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week to the annual Show of the Wauchope…

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Show Visitors

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 3

Among visitors to the Show we caught sight of Mr. W. T. Robinson. Grafton: Mr. W. P. Chapman. Taree: the Hon. L. O. Martin and…

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Kempsey Show Successful Mining Exhibitors

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 2

At last week's C.N.C. National Show at Kempsey Messrs. J. E. Hammond and Son, of Moto, were very successful in the A.I.S. classes, and Miss…

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Taree National Show 170 Horses

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 3

The secretary Mr. C. A. Jackson, reports that the horse entries for next week's show at Taree will exceed all previous records. Twenty-eight owners…

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MR.A. & H.A. Second National Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 2

The second National Show, held under the auspices of the M.R.A. and H. A., will open on the Taree showground on Thursday of next week…

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Mondrook Junior Farmers Show. Big Growth in 12 Months

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 4

Those who visited the second annual exhibition of the Mondrook Junior Farmer's Club, held at Mondrook School grounds on Saturday…

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Mondrook Show Fine Display by Junior Farmers Over Do Head of Stook

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 4

Beautiful weather [?] on the second annual show of the Mondrook Junior Farmers' Club. The fixture was held on Saturday last and the venue…

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"Macleay Chronicle" C.N.C. Show Snaps. (Key to Photos on Page 3)

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 3

Top left: The Hon. Hugh Main and Mayor H. E. Chapple at the Show. Top right: Mayor Chapple with Mrs. Jas. Jeffery in the centre of a number…

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