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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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Upper Manning A. and H. Association Committee Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 7

The usual committee meeting of the above association was held in the Wingham School of Arts on Friday night January 12. The president (Mr. W. F…

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Surf Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 4

Taree-Old Bar's annual carnival took place on Sunday last, weather conditions being favourable and a good crowd attended. The local club…

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Carnival For Ambulance. at Opening of Bridge

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 10

The Manning sub-branch of the N.S.W. Ambulance Transport Service applied to the meeting of the Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday…

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"On the Air." Next Month's Wingham Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 2

The Secretary of the tipper Manning A. & H. Association reported to the Committee on Friday night last that arrangements were reaching finality…

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"On the Air" Next Month's Wingham Show Station 2Km to Broadcast

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 8

The secretary of the Upper Manning A. & H. Association reported to the committee on Friday night last that arrangements were reaching finality…

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Amusements. Carnival Dance at Tinonee

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 2

There was an attendance of nearly 300 at the 41st of the series of carnival dances in the Federal Hall, at Tinonee, on Saturday night. There…

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Carnival Dance at Tinonee

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

There was an attendance of nearly 300 at the 41st of the series of carnival dances in the Federal Hall at Tinonee on Saturday night. There…

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Wingham Show Notes

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 4

A public holiday has been gazetted for both the Municipality of Wingham and the "B" Riding of Manning Shire for February 29th. 1940, on the…

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Loud Speaker at Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

The Secretary reported having interviewed Mr. Geo. Poole in regard to the provision of public address system for the Show, Mr. Poole…

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Anniversary Day Monday, 29th January. Surf Carnival at Nambucca Heads

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

Although to-day, Friday 26th, is the real anniversary of the foundation of Australia, the holiday will be kept up on Monday 29th, when…

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M.R.A. and H. Association Show Matters Discussed Popular Girl Contest

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the above association was held in the Taree School of Arts on Wednesday night, those present being Messrs. H. Allan (president), E. D…

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Wingham Show Privileges

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 8

Publican's booth: A. E. preston, £61. No 1 Fruit Stall: Stan Costas, £29, No. 2 Fruit Stall: A. E. Hargraves…

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Taree Show. Sale of Rights

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 10

The sale of rights at the next Taree Show, to be held on March 5, 6 and [?] were offered at auction by Mr. Ralph Plummer, at Mr. Plunimer's…

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Show Privileges Sales at Taree Wingham

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 3

On Thursday last the booth privileges for the Taree and Wingham shows were sold by auction. TAREE RIGHTS…

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Current Topics. Show Privileges

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1940 · page 2

On Thursday last the booth privilges for the Taree and Wingham Shows were sold by auction. The Taree publican's No. 1 booth sold at…

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Surfing Kempsey-crescent Head Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 3

The annual carnival of the Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club was held on the Crescent Head beach on Monday (Australia Day holiday). The…

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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 31 January 1940 · page 2

The above carnival was held at Crescent Head beach on Monday last, in exceptionally hot weather. The sea was "flat" and there was scarcely…

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Wallamba A. and H. Association

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 1

A committee meeting of the above association was held in the Agricultural Hall, Nabiac, on Thursday, 25th January. Mr. R. Milliken (President)…

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Upper Manning A. and H. Association Committee Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 1

The committee of the above association met in the Wingham School of Arts on Wednesday night, 26th January. Mr. W. F. Summerville…

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Surf Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 4

Kempsey-Crescent Head's annual surf carnival took place on Monday, a strong team and a fair number of supporters going over from Port…

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