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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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M.R.A. & H. Association Three Days' and Two Nights' Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 7

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

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Upper Manning A. and H. Association Committee Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 January 1939 · page 3

A committee meeting of the above association was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, on Friday night, 20th January. The president (Mr. W. F. January. The president (Mr. W. F…

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Carnival Dance. Great Success

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 January 1939 · page 7

In response to numerous requests the committee of the carnival dances decided to hold the 13th of the series in the Memorial Hall at Cundletown…

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Kempsey-crescent Head Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 January 1939 · page 8

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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Carnival Dance Great Success at Cundle

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 January 1939 · page 3

In response to numerous requests the committee of the carnival dances decided to hold the 13th of the series in the Memorial Hall at Cundletown on…

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Mr. Bruce Demands Action. Australia's Opportunity to Show World. Patriotism and Initiative

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 January 1939 · page 4

In a vigorous speech before 200 leading Federal and State politicians and prominent citizens at civic reception in Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday…

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Surfing. Crescent Head Carnival. Heavy Seas Mar Fixture

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 5

The Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Club's annual carnival held at the Crescent Head beach on Monday was marred greatly by the heavy sea…

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Kempsey-Crescent Head S.L.S. Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

Owing to the heavy seas running, this carnival, which was set down for Monday last, proved a failure. Black Head and Taree Old Bar teams…

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Women's Section at Royal Show

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 3

Recognising that a national exposition like the Royal Easter Show would not be completely fulfilling its high ideals without assisting to stimulate a…

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Surfing Crescent Head Carnival W. Hoad in Difficulties

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 3

The annual carnival of the Kempsey Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club was held at the Crescent Head beach on Monday (Anniversary Day). There…

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Feminine Endeavour at Easter Show. R.a.s Innovation

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 5

Sydney's Royal Easter Show will give the fair sex more opportunities than in the past to demonstrate their talents in on ever-widening sphere of…

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Surf Carnival Kempsey-Crescent Head. Tremendous Seas, Treacherous Surf. A Day of Thrills and Some Danger

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

Splendid team co-operation and a general spirit of good sportsmanship marked the Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Carnival on Monday when teams…

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Scott's Head First Surf Carnival on Sunday Next

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

Now only three days ahead, and with present indications favouring a return to normal conditions of surf and weather, the Scott's Head…

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Surf Carnival on Anniversary Day at the Heads. Nambucca Club Reveals Great Improvement

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

Monday, 30th January, the day Nambucca District Surf Club had set apart for the holding of their Annual…

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U.m.a. and H.a

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 3

A committee meeting of the above Association was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, on Friday night, January 27, 1939. There was only a…

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Upper Manning A. and H. Association Committee Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 1

A committee meeting of the above association was held in te School of Arts, Wingham, on Friday night, January 27. There was only a small…

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M.R.A and H. Association Special Committee Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 3

A special meeting of the above committee was held in the School of Arts on Thursday night. There were present Messrs. E. D. Mooney (President), C…

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233,463 See Motor Show

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 2

A total of 233,463 visitors saw the recent annual Motor Show at Earls Court, London This figure compares with an attendance of 241,844 last…

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Surf Carnival. Kempsey-crescent Head. Tremendous Seas, Treach-erous Surf

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

Splendid team co-operation and a general spirit of good sportsmanship marked the Kempsey-Crescent Head surf carnival on Monday, when teams…

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Crescent-head S.l.s. Carnival Heavy Seas Mar Fixture

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 6

The Kempsey-Crescent He&d Surf Club's annual carnival held at the Crescent Head beach on Monday was marred greatly by the heavy sea…

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