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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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'Variety on Parade." An Excellent Show

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

Presented by the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution, the revue "Variety on Parade" wag well received at Port Macquarie on Tuesday night, when,…

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The Kempsey Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 4

The remarkable response of the Central North Coast to the good falls of rain experienced during recent weeks has been demonstrated very…

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Tennis Exhibition

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

Visiting Taree on Wednesday evening next, and playing on the town tennis courts, will be Miss Nancy Wynne (Australian Lady Tennis Champion,…

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Macksville Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

Just ten days from to-day will witness the opening of Macksville Show, and, in spite of the drought suffered by the district earlier in…

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Kempsey Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

Next Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday the C.N. C. National Show will be staged on the Kempsey Showground. There is…

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Grafton Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

Dot this down, boys, in verbatim, Beauty's bowl doth overflow On the noble Clarence River Where they hold the Grafton…

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Comedy Players Promise Bright Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

The Gloucester Comedy Players, when they present their bright comedy, "Almost a Honeymoon," on Thursday April 20, will follow a…

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The Royal Show. Dairy Cattle. Guernseys

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 7

Addition to Mr. J. P. Mooney's 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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Coming Shows Medlow J.f. Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

If there is one Show which deserves more than visual encouragement it is that to be staged by the Junior Farmers to-morrow…

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Tennis. Central Northern Rivers Champion Ships. Successful Carnival at Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 10

The Central Northern Rivers District championship tennis carnival, held at the Kempsey town tennis courts on Friday, Saturday and…

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Taree Show Carnival to Night (Friday)

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 4

A final reminder is given that the Taree Show carnival is to be held on the Taree showground to-night (Friday). The entertainment has been…

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Tennis. Big Exhibition Matches for Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 7

On Wednesday night next there will be some interesting tennis on the Town courts, supplied by outstanding visitors of high reputation. Mr…

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District Exhibit at the Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 4

For the sixth year in succession, North Coast and Tablelands won the Commonwealth district competition at the Royal Easter Show, with…

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Beef Cattle Royal Show Purchases

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 4

Amongst purchases of beef cattle at the Royal Show sales were the following:— Two beef Shorthorn hulls on account…

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Royal Show. Woodchopping and Sawing

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 4

The big event of one day was the final of the Grindstone Underhand Handicap, in which eight competed Only 11 seconds separated the limit…

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Tennis Exhibition on Town Courts Miss Nancy Wynne Coming

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 3

Local tennis players will have an opportunity, on Wednesday night next, to see an exhibition by four prominent players, including Miss Nancy Wynne,…

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Taree Show Finale. Sports and Fireworks

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 7

The grand finale to the Taree Show was to have taken place at the showground last (Friday) night, with sporting events and fireworks display…

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Oakey Vale Stud Royal Show Successes

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 4

The achievement of Messrs. J. E. Hammond and Sons, of the Oakey Vale A.[?] S. Stud at Ghinni, in gaining the male championship at the Royal Show…

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Hospital Carnival News

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

A most enthusiastic committee has been formed to support the candidature of Miss Joan Cook, C.T.A. and Business Queen. The Chairman of the…

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Show Race Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

The Macleay Greyhound Racing Association will stage its annual show meeting on Thursday and Friday nights of this week on the…

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