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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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Unions to Show Cause

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 4

The mine owners have issued a summons to the officials of the combined mining unions, through the Federal Arbitration Court, asking thorn to show…

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Greater Scope for Young Judges. Easter Show Innovation

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 10

The facilities of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales are being extended with a view to giving greater impo[?] to the education of…

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Royal Show. Increased Entries for Sections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 5

The keen interest being taken by producers in the forthcoming Royal Easter Show is reflected in the excellent support accorded the wheat…

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Wallamba A. and H. Association

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 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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Wingham Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

In this issue—as they have done in many previous issues—readers will find a bold advertisement relating to the Wingham Show. This great event…

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Tuncurry S.l.s. Club. Annual Carnival

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 6

The annual carnival of the Tuncurry Surf Life-saving Club was held on the Tuncurry Beach on Sunday. The day was very hot for that district as well…

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M.R.A and H. Association Meeting of Committee Arranging for the Show

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above association was held in the Taree School of Arts on Wednesday night. There were present Messrs. H…

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Upper Manning A. and H. Association. Committee Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 1

The usual meeting of the committee of the above association was held in the Wingham School of Arts on Friday night, February 2. The president (Mr…

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Surfing Tuncurry Annual Carnival

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 6

The local club held their annual carnival on Tuncurry bench on Sunday last. The weather was good and she sea was good early; but later in the…

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Maitland 1940 Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 1

Exhibitors are reminded that only a few days remain now to make their entries for the great MaitUnd Show, to be held on 28-29th Feb. 1-2 March…

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Old-time Minstrel Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 6

Once more, attention is drawn to the "Nigger Minstrel Show" on Wednesday nights, broadcast from Melbourne. The Sundowners Male Quartet…

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Gloucester Show. Committee Meeting

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 1

It's easy enough to be pleasant, When life goes along with a song; But the man worth while, Is the man who can smile,…

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The Sixth C.n.c. National Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

Inquiries for prize schedules continue, and this augurs well for the success of the forthcoming National. The prize schedule, as usual, is a…

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Greater Scope for Young Judges. Easter Show Innovation

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

The facilities of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales are being extended with a view to giving greater impetus to the…

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Upper Manning A. & H. Association. Fireworks Display At Night Show. Hastings Junior Farmers To Exhibit

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above Association was held in the Wingham School of Arts on Friday night last, February 9th, 1940…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

The Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. L. O. Martin) forwarded to Monday's meeting of the Manning Shire Council the request of…

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Fair Rents Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

Francis Joseph Reynolds proceeded against Edgar Frankly Jeffery, claiming a reduction in house rent, the rent he was now paying being £1…

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Swimming Carnival at Tuncurrfy

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

On Anniversary Day a successful carnival was held in the new swimming baths at Tuncurry. There was a good attendance, and some very close…

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Royal Show. Extended Dates of Entries

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 2

Following on the usual practice, an extension in the cloning date of entries is notified. In this regard it is well for exhibitors to note that late…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 3

The Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. L. O. Martin) forwarded to Monday's meeting of the Manning Shire Council the request of…

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