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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Bowls. Lower North Coast Bowling Association. First Annual Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 3

The first carnival of the above association was held at Port Macquarie on the local club's green, and was an unqualified success. Play started on…

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Crescent Head Carnival

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 5

On Anniversary Day, January 30th, the Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Club will hold its annual carnival on the Crescent Head beach, and although…

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Taree-Old Bar Surf Carnival. Record Entries

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 6

The Taree-Old Bar S.L.S. Club had record entries for their annual carnival, held on Sunday last on the Old Bar beach. The sea was too rough…

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Jersey Society's Show Prizes. Cattle Ages

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 2

When the New South Wales branch of the Australian Jersey Herd Society in future subsidises country shows, by donating special prizes, it…

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Royal Easter Show. Plans Under Way. £15,500 Prize Schedule Features. 10 Days' Programme

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

In the next few days the vast organisation necessary to stage the Royal Easter Show will be functioning in earnest. For months now the…

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Xmas Night Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 4

The committee of the Hospital-Surf Club Xmas carnival are looking for the holder of the winning ticket for the £10 open order (No. 1027),…

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M.R.A. and H. Association Monthly Committee Meeting. Seobetary Foregoes Half Salary

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above committee was held in the School of Arts on Thursday night. Those present were Messrs. H. Allan (vice-president,…

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Bowls. Country Carnival. Results of Finals

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 1

Bathurst created a surprise on Saturday by beating Newcastle in the A grade men's final of the country tennis championships, after a terrific…

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District Exhibitors Mobilising. Six Royal Show Contenders

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 4

Producers and energetic committees throughout New South Wales and in the most populous parts of Southeastern Queensland are co-operating…

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Show Accidents. Judge's Important Ruling. Society Not Liable

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 4

A judgment of considerable interest to agricultural societies throughout Australia was delivered by Acting Judge Fuller in the District Court at…

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M.r.a. & H. Association. Three Days' and Two Nights' Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 9

The committee of the M.R.A. and H. Association met at the Taree Literary institute 011 Thursday night, when there were present: Messrs H. A…

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Kempsey-crescent Head Carnival

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 5

This year's annual surf carnival of the above club promises to be the outstanding one in the club's history and will take place on Monday,…

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Bowls. Lower North Coast Bowling Association. First Annual Carnival

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 1

The first carnival of the above association was held at Port Macquarie on the local club's green, and was an unqualified success. Play started on…

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Show Ring Accidents. Judge's Important Ruling. Society Not Liable

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 7

A judgment of considerable interest to agricultural societies throughout Australia was delivered by Acting Judge Fuller in the District Court at…

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Surf Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 4

The Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Carnival, Monday next, promises to eclipse all previous coastal carnivals in interest and attractiveness of…

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Maitland 1939 Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 3

Show enthusiasts of the Hunter Valley and surrounding districts are reminded by an advertisement appearing in this issue of the forthcoming…

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Jersey Societies' Show Prizes. Cattle Ages

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 5

When the New South Wales branch of the Australian Jersey Herd Society in future subsidises country shows, by donating special prizes, it will insist…

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Show Accidents Judge's Important Ruling. Society Not Liable

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 4

A judgment of considerable interest to agricultural societies throughout Australia was delivered by Acting Judge Fuller in the District Court…

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Wingham Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 4

The Schedules for the coming Annual Show, under the auspices of the Upper Manning A. & H. Association, have been issued some time, and no doubt…

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Maitland 1939 Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

Show enthusiasts of the Hunter Valley and surrounding districts are reminded by an advertisement in this issue of the forthcoming annual…

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