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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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W.D.A. and H. Association

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 4

An ordinary meeting of the committee of the above was held in the Agricultural Hall, Nabiac on Monday 26th Feb., at 8 p.m. The president…

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Maitland Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 2

Mr. R. Richardson judged melons, pumpkins, grammas, squashes, etc., at the Maitland Show. "The Newcastle Morning Herald" says that more than…

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Wingham Show the Official Opening

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 1

The official opening of the Wingham Show took place on the second day, between 1 and 2 o'clock. The president (Mr. W. F…

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Wingham Show Smoko. Happy Gathering

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 1

The usual Show "Smoko" was held in the Masonic Hall supper room at Wingham on the first night of Wingham Show—Wednesday, 28th February…

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Taree Show Opens in Delightful Weather

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 2

Following light rain during Sunday night and early on Monday morning, the annual show at Taree opened on Tuesday morning in delightful…

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Wingham Show Smoko a Happy Gathering

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 1

The usual show smoko was held in the Masonic Hall supper room at Wingham on the first night of Wingham show—Wednesday last. The function…

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Taree Show Sensation. Miracle of Science—amazing Entertainment

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 3

Never in recent years has such a sensation been caused as has been crated [?] throughout the Commonwealth by the miracles of modern…

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Taree Show. Commenced in Ideal Weather Official Opening by Lord Wakehurst To-day

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 3

The welcome change in the weather on Sunday night, when 68 points of rain fell, was a great benefit to the district, although much more is…

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Swimming. High School Carnival

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 10

The annual swimming carnival of the Kempsey High School will be held at the Municipal Baths on Wednesday next, 13th instant. This carnival…

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C.w.a. and Show Kiosk

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

To-night (Friday) members of the Kempsey branch of the C.W.A. will conduct a conference with the executive of the C.N.C.N. Agricultural…

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Gloucester Show. Tuesday and Wednesday Next

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 2

The annual show of the Gloucester A. H. & P. Association takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next…

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Taree Show. Well Attended. Night Sessions Enjoyed

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4

The Taree Show is over once more, and despite the thought through which the district has passed, some of the exhibits were quite up to standard…

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The C.n.c. National Show. Success Appears Assured

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 7

With little over a month to go to the opening of the sixth C.N.C. National, the committee has the organising of the exhibition well in…

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Opening the Show

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 3

The official opening of the show was then proceeded with, the speeches being made over the amplifiers. At the request of His Excellency, the ceremony…

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Taree Show Smoke

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 4

For the first time for many years the committee of the M.R.A. and M. Association held a smoke on the first night of the show. About 80…

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Display for Royal Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 6

Country visitors and city folk, too. will find much of interest in the spectacular international Harvester Company display of modern tractors…

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Taree Show Awards Dairy Cattle

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 1

Chief and housing steward: Mr. A. S. Redman. Parade stewards: Messrs. A. S. Redman, H. G. Murrell and A.. McDonell,…

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Wingham Show Balance of Awards Ring Events

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 7

Pony mare or guiding, driven: Max Dennes 1, Godbolt Bros. 2. Cantering Horse: L. D. Trotter 1, Cooch Bros. 12…

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Taree Show Smoko Judges and Exhibitors Entertained Praise for Dairy Cattle

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 2

A smoke arranged by the committee of the M.R.A. & H. Association to entertain judges and exhibitors. was held in the supper room of the…

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Taree Show. Opened by Lord Wakehurst. Oplen[?]o Attendance on Second Day. Quality Exhibits But Numbers Not Up to Usual

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 March 1940 · page 7

Fine weather favored the committee of the Running River Agricultural and Horticultural Association for their sixth national show, held on…

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