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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Official Opening of National Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 4

The official opening of the third C.N.C. National will take place on Thursday next at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be performed by Mr. E J…

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Postal Arrangements for Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 4

The Post Office vill close on Thursday next, April 22nd, at noon. Mails for the south will close at 11.45 a.m. A mail for Sydney, Newcastle and…

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Midget Racehorse. at the Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

London's steady tides of pedestrians were astonished when they saw a taxi halt before the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line building and a horse…

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New Attractions. at the Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 3

Grenehalgh and Jackson, Australia's foremost showmen, are back again with the very best in outdoor amusement and will present new…

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Barton's Follies. Big Show Week Attraction

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 6

Opening to-morrow (Wednesday) in their huge canvas theatre, which will be located in Belgrave-street, Kempsey, Barton's Follies will…

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Famous Indian Yogi. "Miracle Man" at the Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 4

During his recent tour of India in search of wild animals for his circus acts, Mr. Dave T. Meekin, showman and wild animal trainer, was…

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Coming for Show. Jimmy Sharman's Troupe of Famous Athletes

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

It will be welcome news to the sporting fraternity in these parts to learn that officials of our great annual show have completed…

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The World's Biggest Pig From England to Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 6

The famous showman, Dave T. Meekin, wild animal trainer and importer of the best overseas sideshow attractions, has once more lived up…

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Next Year's Show. On Friday and Saturday? Meeting of A. H. & P Assn

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

Following a discussion, a meeting of the A. H. and P. Association on Friday night, passed a motion that a recommendation be made to the…

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Rumination -- Review -- Reminiscence. the Show the Shop Window of District Production -- Individual Liberty and Citizen Responsibility -- Tis Yours Your Part to Play -- Calories and Vitamins and the Sick -- a Layman's View on an Expert Pronouncement -- an Argument That Cannot Stand the Application of Its Own Nom-deplume -- the Balance of Nature and Short-sighted Utilitarians

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 3

To-morrow witnesses the opening of another Kempsey Show and, at the moment, the weather conditions are most promising and, as I understand…

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Show Attractions

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 4

Greenhalgh & Jackson, Australia's foremost showmen, have brought a wonderful collection of notable entertainers to Kempsey Showy opening…

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Dungog Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 3

No official opening ceremony took place in connection with the Jubilee Show of the Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association, but it was…

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Wingham Show Smoko

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 4

The annual smoke social in connection with the Upper Manning A. H. Association's Show was held in the supper room of the Wingham Memorial…

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Show Night Sport

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 4

The Greyhound Silver Cup meeting provides a card, of eight events each night and will be decided to-morrow night (Thursday) and Friday. Lack…

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Midget Racehorse. At The Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 5

London's steady tides of pedestrians were astonished when they saw a taxi halt before the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line building and a horse…

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Nabiac Show Opens on

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 2

The Wallamba is taking great interest in the annual, show at Nabiac on Thursday and Friday of this week. The secretary, Mr. A. A. M, Clarke,…

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Famous Indian Yogi. "Miracle Man" At The Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 4

During his recent tour of India in search of wild animals for his circus acts, Mr. Dave T. Meekin. showman and wild animal trainer, was…

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Dungog's Jubilee Show Unfavourable Weather Prevails Exhibits Constitute Fine Exhibition

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 8

The Jubilee exhibition of the Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association opened on Thursday April 15 in dull and threatening…

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Old Show Days Recalled

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 4

The years agone are vividly recalled by the display in the shop window of W. Harvey and Son of a handsome gold medal won by the founder…

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Jimmy Sharman at Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 4

After an absence of twelve years, this favorably known troupe visited Kempsey Show this week, and won the admiration of all lovers of good clean…

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