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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Wingham Show "Smoko" Judges and Visitors Entertained

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 4

The annual "smoke" of the Upper Manning A. and H. Association was held in the Masonic hall, Wingham, on the first night of the show, when there…

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Bowraville Show

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 2

The Bowraville Show, which was held last Friday and Saturday in threatening weather, but the Association was not lucky enough to get…

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Comboyne Show. Schools' Exhibit

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 6

The pavilion at the Comboyne Show was considerably brightened and enhanced by a non-competitive exhibit of school work, staged by the three…

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Current Topics. Gloucester Show Notes

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 2

Gloucester Show is to be held on the first and second of April—don't forget it. Commencing on Monday next, the Secretary's office will be…

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M.R.A. and H. Association COMMITTEE [?] Show Matters Stripping Out of Cows

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the [?] was held at [?] on Wednesday night, when there were [?] Messrs. H. Allan (president)…

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Exhibition by Prominent Players

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 6

On the Taree Town Courts on Saturday afternoon, 22nd March, an exhibition will be given by John Bromwich, W. Sidwell, W. Edwards, and Bobby…

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Comboyne Show. Very Successful Exhibition. Record Entries in Ring Events and Farm and Dairy Produce

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 2

The ninth annual exhibition under the auspices of the Comboyne A. and H. Association was held on the ground. alongside the village. on…

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Taree Show Attraction

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 3

"Dare-devil" Frank McFarlane, American Cowboy Stunt Rider, performing his during and sensational Roman ride leap over a blitzing hurdle. McFarlane has been specially engaged by the committee to give displays at all sessions on the second and third days of the Taree Show…

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Comboyne Show. Successful Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 8

The secretary informs us that the ball held in connection with the Comboyne Show, on Friday night of last week was very successful despite the…

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Wingham Show Winners of Trophies

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 6

The following trophies, cups, and specials have been awarded on a point score, basis: Alex. Mellick trophy:-Miss Evelyn…

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Fine U.K. Display at Royal Show

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 3

A team of electricians and engineers are now busily adding the finishing touches to the magnificent British Empire exhibit, which has arrived for…

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Kendall Junior Farmers' Show. Opened by Mr. L. O. MARTIN, M.L.A.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 8

Kendall Junior Farmers held their first annual show in the school grounds on Friday. 7th March. in spi[?]e of the adverse weather…

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Local and General Carnival and Dance

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 4

At their usual monthly meeting held last Wednesday night, the Ambulance Committee finalised arrangements to conduct a day's carnival on…

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Wallamba P.S.A.A.A. Swimming Carnival

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 4

The Annual Carnival of the above Branch was held in the Black Head Pool on Thursday, 13th March, 1941. Representatives from the following…

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Wingham Methodist Rose and Dahlia Show. Some Fine Blooms Shown. Fairly Successful

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 2

Wingham Methodist Rose and Dahlia Shew was officially opened by the Mayor (Alderman E. L. R. Keech) on Thursday afternoon last, March 13th,…

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Exhibition at Taree

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 3

John Bromwich, No. 1 Australian tennis player and Davis Cup holder, will play at the Town Courts on Saturday afternoon, 22nd March. The other…

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Tennis. Exhibition on Town Courts

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 2

John Bromwich, No. 1 Australian tennis player and Davis Cup holder will play at the Town courts oh Saturday afternoon, 22nd March. The…

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The Vitamin Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 6

There's the making of a versifier, if not a poet, in the Sunday Sun's Science Writer who gushes thus: "Hats off to" the Australian Shark! Minor bows to…

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Town Topics. Carnival and Dance

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 4

At their usual monthly meeting held last Wednesday night, the Ambulance Committee finalised arrangements to conduct a Carnival on Friday, 9th…

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Junior Farmers' Show Kendall Club

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 4

Kendall junior Farmers held their first annual show in the school grounds on Friday, 7th March. In spite of the adverse weather conditions the…

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