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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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Surfing Old Bar Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 3

The annual carnival of the Taree-Old Bar S.L..S. Club is to be held at the Old Bar beach on Sunday next. In addition to teams from the Mid-North…

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Carnival Dances at Old Bar

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 6
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Despite war's alarms and the increased burden of taxation; Old Bar experienced one of the most prosperous and enjoyable of festive seasons…

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Fair Rents Court Application

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 10

Those desirous of lodging applications under the Fair Rents Act are advised that Mr. W. G. Cameron, a valuer of the Valuer-General's…

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Surf Carnival on Anniversary Day

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 5

Anniversary Day (which is being kept up on Monday, 29th January) will be celebrated in this district by the staging of Nambucca District…

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R.a.s. Show. £16,000 Schedule

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

The near approach of another Royal Easter Show is indicated by the distribution of the prize schedule this week by the Royal Agricultural…

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M.R.A. and H. Association Meeting of Committee Governor to Open Show

The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 1

A special meeting of the committee of the above association was held in the Taree School of Arts on Wednesday night, those present being Messrs…

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Catholic Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 4

During the holidays the Catholic folk held a successful carnival on the vacant allotment between the Macquarie and Royal Hotels. It was an…

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Surf Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 4

Taree-Old Bar Surf Club's annual carnival takes place this Sunday, on the Old Bar beach, and the local club is sending a strong team over…

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£16,000 Easter Show Schedule 150 New Classes Show Will Reflect Nation's Progress

The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 2

The near approach of another Royal Easter Show is indicated by the distribution of the prize schedule this week by the Royal Agricultural Society of…

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Surfing Annual Carnival at Old Bar Sunday Next

The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 6

The Taree-Old Bar Surf Club's annual carnival will be held at Old Bar Beach this coming Sunday, 14th January, and everything points to a very…

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State Governor. to Open Taree Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 7

The Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. L. O. Martin) forwarded to the meeting of the committee of the M.R.A. and H.A. on…

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Port Macquarie S.L.S.C. Successful Annual Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 6

The Port Macquarie Surf Club held its annual carnival on New Year's Day, on Flynn's Beach, the day being favoured by glorious weather…

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The Surf. Old Bar Carnival

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 5

A well attended carnival was held at Taree-Old Bar beach on Sunday, Taree-Old Bar, Blackhead, Tuncurry, Port Macquarie, Stockton and…

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Show Schedules Almost Ready

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 4

With most of the sections already in type, the completion of the prize schedule for the sixth C.N.C. National Show will soon be ready for…

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Old Bar Surf Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

A well attended carnival was held at Taree Old Bar Beach on Sunday, Taree-Old Bar, Black Head, T[?]ncurry, Port Macquarie, Stockton and…

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Surfing Old Bar Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 1

The annual carnival of the Taree-Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club was held at the Old Bar Beach on Sunday. The weather was fine, but the sea was…

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Taree Old Bar Club's Surf Carnival. Very Successful Competition

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 4

Although the gate takings were not quite equal to those of last year, the amount was very close to £60, which is considered very satisfactory, the…

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Champion Sulky Pony's Death. WON 400 Show Prizes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

The champion sulky pony, Dolly, owned by Mr. Charles Guy, of West Maitland, has had to be destroyed following an injury sustained in the…

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Taree-Old Bar Club's Surf Carnival. Very Successful Competition

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 5

Although the gate takings were not quite equal lo (hose of last year, the amount was very close to £60, which is considered very satisfactory, the…

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