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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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"Fibrolite" Bungalow Home. Latest Ideas in Building. Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 10

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" asbestos cement bungalow at this…

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The Show Trotting Creates Interest. Rider Thrown in Citizens Trot. Fields Were Not Strong

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

Trotting is only a recent innovation at Gloucester Shows and although the, introduction of it has not been responsible for a noticeable…

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The Show Horse Has His Day Attractive Progamme in Ring. Thrilling Horsemanship Despite Wet Track

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

Following the uncertain weather on Tuesday, Wednesday was fine and warm, and although the ring and track had dried up wonderfully,…

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The Show. Official Opening by District Railway Superintendent. Determination of Committee and Enterprise of Exhibitors Praised

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

The Show was officially opened on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. by Mr. S. G. Harding, the District Superintendent of Railways, South Grafton…

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Upper Manning A. and H. Association 1040 Show Dates: First Wednesday and Thursday in March. Honorarium to Secretary

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above association was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, on Friday night, March 24th. Mr. W. F. Summerville…

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Royal Show Broadcasts

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 7

As everyone knows, Sydney Royal Agricultural Show is held every year at Easter, and has been so hold as long as anyone living can remember. The…

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Gloucester Show. Prize Winners in Dairy Section

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 1

The following were amongst the winners in the dairy section at this week's Gloucester Show:-- GUERNSEYS…

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Shell Company's Fine Exhibit at Royal Show Sure to Attract Large Crowd

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 1

At the corner of Martin Place and Suttor Avenue is undoutbedly one, if not the most attractive and interesting exhibits in the show ground. It is the…

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The C.n.c. National Show. Prospects of Great Exhibition

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 4

With the National but 15 days away, prospects for success are exceedingly bright, in fact, each day brings further indications of…

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Special Meeting of A. H. and P. Society. Recent Show Reviewed. Planning Already for 1940 Exhibition

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

Gratification was expressed by many members at a special meeting of the committee of the A. H. and P. Association on Friday night, when…

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Sydney Royal Show Features

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 8

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next 2BL and regionals will devote much of the afternoon and early evening to the pleasant task of…

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Royal Show. Sydney, Tuesday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

Wet weather interfered with the attendance at the Royal Show yesterday. There were 14,052 people present, and the gate takings were…

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The Show. Impressive Junior Farmers' Exhibit. Attracts Attention at Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

With its skilfully worked badge as a background, the Junior Farmers" exhibit at the Show last week took up the whole of one side of the…

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High Jumping at Show Suggestion for More Prizes. Attraction of a Side Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

Recommending that the committee should consider the addition of another prize for the high jumping at next year's Show, the secretary of…

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Current Topics Trophy Winners at Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

The winners of trophies for aggregates in the Jams and Preserves and the 'Needlework Sections were disclosed by the Secretary, Mrs. M. A…

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The Show. Industrial Exhibits Many Fine Displays

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

One of the principal attractions of the upper end of the ground at the Gloucester Show last week was the industrial section and, for the most…

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Increased Prize Money for Trotting ; Suggestion for Next Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

A suggestion was made by the trotting handicapper after the Show that there should be a prize for each heat winner, said Mr. E. Weekes…

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Swimming Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 2

Kempsey Swimming Carnival Wednesday night last, did not attract a large attendance, largely owing to numerous counter attractions. The…

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Friday Night Carnival Arranged by Taree Show Committee Fireworks and Ring Events

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 1

A special meeting of the committee of the M.R.A. and and H. Association, held in the Taree School of Arts on Friday night, decided to held a carnival on the…

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Gloucester Show

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 4

A month of the biggest rainfall the district has experienced since the big flood of 1939 Gloucester Show, and it was doubtful…

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