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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Newcastle Show. Prospects Bright for Record Exhibition

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 8

Newcastle's annual show began on Wednesday, and will continue till today (Saturday). The official opening by the High Commissioner for the…

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Upper Manning A. and H. Association Committee Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above association was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, on Friday night, February 17. Mr. W. F. Summerville…

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Surf Carnival. Branch Championships at Black Head

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 4

Sunday was an ideal day for the competitions connected with a championship surf carnival. The annual fixture of the Mid-North Coast…

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Valuable Trophy for Herdsmen. Easter Show Innovation

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 1

In addition to £50 prize money which has been allocated for competition among beef cattle herdsmen bringing out the best-prepared group…

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Surfing. the Championship Carnival

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 5

On Saturday, 18th March, the championship carnival will be held at Manly Beach, at which the best of Australia's surf swimmers will be in…

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Wingham Show—Next Thursday and Friday. Make It a Bumper Success! Co-operation of the People Essential

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

Wingham Show opens this coming Thursday, and the official opening will take place on Friday. Mr. T. J. Hartigan, Commissioner…

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Country Week Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 3

Country bowls week ended on Saturday, after six days of uninterrupted play. The fours championship final, played on the City green, was won by…

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Swimming Carnival. Successful Effort

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

Bright and interesting entertainment was provided at the Municipal Baths Wednesday evening last when the combined Carnival of the Kempsey…

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Wingham Show Thursday and Friday Next

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 4

Our readers are reminded that the annual Wingham show will be held on Thursday and Friday of this week, with a night programme on Friday. Good…

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Wingham Show. Worthy Exhibition

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

A few months ago it looked as if, owing to a run of ill-luck at previous Shows, mainly caused by wet weather, the cancellation of the upper Manning…

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C.n.c.n. Agricultural Association. Prospects for Forthcoming Exhibition

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 7

There was a representative attendance at the meeting of the committee of the C.N.C.N. Agricultural Association, held at the showground…

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THE 5th C.N.C. National. Show Arrangements

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

Almost ready for distribution is the prize schedule of the C.N.C. National Agricultural Society's fifth show. It is indeed a schedule that will bear…

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Wingham Show. Fine Exhibition

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 8

In bright, Warm weather, the Wingham Show of three sessions-- two days and, one night-- commenced on Thursday. With preceding sultry…

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

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the above association was held in the Taree School of Arts on Tuesday night, those present being Messrs. E. D…

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Wauchope Show Exhibit

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

To make the hall section at the Wauchope Show doubly interesting, it has been decided to enlist the support of all who may have interesting…

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54th Wingham Show Splendid Livestock Exhibits Dry Season Affects Produce

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 3

The 54th annual exhibition of the Upper Manning Agricultural and Horticultural Association opened on the society's showground at Wingham on…

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R.A.S. Stud Cattle Notes. Jersey Judge for Easter Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 2

Mr. Wm. Carr, of Indooroopilly Queensland, has been selected by the Royal Agricultural Society, of New South Wales, to judge the Jerseys at…

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Leona Goes to the Lord Mayor's Show. Gardenias at 2/ 1 Each ! A Soliloquy at the Cenotaph

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

A day at the Lord Mayor's Show —with the previous day spent watching a dress rehearsal—form the greater part of this week's letter by…

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Wingham Slow. Worthy Exhibition

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 3

A few months ago it looked as if. owing to a run of ill-luck at previous Shows, mainly caused by wet weather, the cancellation of the Upper Manning…

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Show "Smoko." Happy Gathering at Wingham. Many Speeches

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

There was quite a large gathering of judges and visitors at the Show. "Smoko," held in the Masonic Hall, Wingham, on Thursday night, 2nd…

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