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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Grafton Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 4

From Mr. Len. Lawson, oldtime Macleay boy, we learn that the 71st annual show of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society, combined with…

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Carnival Dance 250 Present at Cundle

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 4

The 20th of the series of carnival dances took place in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Cundle, on Saturday, when there was an attendance of 250. Mr. S…

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Bowls Selectors. Country Carnival Complaint

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 3

A stir has been caused in bowls circles by the resignation of Messrs R. J. Craig, T. Dickerson and R. Keers. who were selectors for the City…

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Carnival Dance at Cundle. 250 PRESENT

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 6

The 20th of the series of carnival dances took place in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Cundle, on Saturday, when there was an attendance of 250…

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Carnival at Taree Friday Night, 14th APRIL

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 2

As reported elsewhere in this issue, the Taree Show committed decided last Friday night to hold a carnival on Friday night, 14th April, in an effort to…

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Holy Week and Show. Dr. Mowll's Protest

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 6

The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr. Mowil, said on Sunday that be hoped Christian people would refrain from attending the Royal Agricultural…

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Royal Show. District Exhibit. High Standard Well Maintained

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 4

Despite unseasonal conditions in most parts of the State, during the year, agricultural experts agreed that the district exhibits this year are…

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"A Fair Cow"

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

Mr. Louis Joseph had plenty of reason to anticipate a serious fall in china and glassware on Monday last at his Wallace-st. premises…

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Macksville Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

Preparations are proceeding apace for the staging of Macksville's 32nd Annual Show on Monday and Tuesday, April 24th and 25th--just…

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The Royal Show. ATTENDANCE

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

The attendance at the Royal Show on Wednesday was 55,354; gate takings £2,965. This compared with 55,011 and £2,944 on the corresponding day last…

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Peeps Into The Past. Dungog Show. Underbank

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 6

Mr. E. G. Harris, of Cedar Party Road, Wingham, writes: "I went down to Dungog on the 16th March to see Dungog Show. I…

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

The Gloucester Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" Asbestos Cement Bungalow exhibited…

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Gloucester Show. Horse Has His Day Attractive Programme in Ring Thrilling Horsemanship Despite Wet Track

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

The following notes regarding Gloucester show are taken from the "Advocate": Following the uncertain weather…

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Large Show Attendance. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 5

The attendance at the Royal Show yesterday was 55,354, and the takings £2965, compared with 55,011 and £2944 respectively for the…

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Taree Show Carnival Fireworks and Ring Events Friday, 14th APRIL

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 2

The first big entertainment after the Easter holidays will be the carnival to beheld on the Taree showground on Friday night 14th April. This has been…

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Night Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 4

Mesd. R. S. Stanfield and W. McKune, in conjunction with the Revs. Fr. O'Mahony and Fr. Brennan, have for weeks past been busily engaged…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 3

What has become an enjoyable social function of this town was held last Thursday—the annual Methodist Flower Show. It was opened in the…

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Royal Show Awards

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 2

The following awards at this week's Royal Show are of local interest: POULTRY Plymouth Rocks…

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Port Macquarie Regatta Club. Annual Easter Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 5

The annual Easter carnival of the Port Macquarie Regatta Club will be held on the Settlement Farm Course on Easter Saturday and Monday,…

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Royal Show. Dairy Cattle. Guernseys

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 5

Addition to Mr. J.P. Mooney'e successes which appeared in last issue: Pen of three cows or heifers, under two years old: Captain A.E.T. Payne…

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