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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

277 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 14

Local and General Taree Show Success

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 4

With a credit balance in hand of £173154, the expenses of Taree Show amounted to about £600, the treasurer. Mr. Graham, reported to…

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Kempsey Show Final Arrangements Splendid Entries

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 4

The treasurer of the Central North Coast National Agricultural Society, Mr. W. T. Cosbey, who is supervising the secretarial…

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Australia's Smallest Horse at the Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 8

A special attraction qt Kempsey Show on Wednesday and Thursday next will be Sandy, Australia's smallest horse. He is only 23 inches high…

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Carnival Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 April 1944 · page 1

A fitting corollary to the monster and successful carnival will be the carnival hall to be held next Tuesday night as advertised. This ball…

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Tuncurry. Successful Red Cross Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 April 1944 · page 5

Although the weather was most unfavourable, with a cold southerly wind and deluge of rain, there was a good attendance of enthusiasts at the…

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Kendall Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 1

The Kendall Show, held on Easter Monday, was a wonderful success. A record crowd attended, the gate takings being over £100, and there were also…

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Australia's Smallest Horse at the Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 3

A special attraction at Kempsey Show on Wednesday and Thursday will be Sandy, Australia's smallest horse. He is only 23 inches high,…

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Kempsey Show To-morrow & Thursday Fine Outing Promised

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 2

On the eve of Kempsey Show, being held to-morrow (Wednesday) and Thursday under the auspices of the Central North…

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Kempsey Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 3

Miss Norma Craig, with much experience in secretarial work at previous shows, has kindly undertaken the office work for this week's Kempsey…

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Mondrook J.F. Show

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 4

After being in [?] face [?] [?]ing [?] conditions, the annual show of the [?] Club was revived last Saturday, when…

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The Show Executive

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 2

The executive officers and members of committee were: Patrons: Rt. Hon. Sir Earle Page, PC, GCMG, Hon. R. S. Vincent, MLA,…

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The Macleay's Shop Window Successful Revival of Kempsey's Annual Show. Brilliant Horse Carnival and Splendid Stock Parade

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 2

When several months ago the revival of Kempsey's annual show was mooted there were many doubts expressed by executive officers of the Central North Coast National Agricultural Society as to Whether or not conditions were ripe for it…

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Mondrook Junior Farmers' Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 2

After being in recess since 1941, owing to war time conditions, the annual Show of the Mondrook Junior Farmers' Club was revived on Saturday last,…

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The Ring Programme Two Days' Sport at Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

Not for many years past have Kempsey Show enthusiasts been treated to a feast of thrill and excitement as that given them on…

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Show Crowds Up to Best of Past Years Takings Total £1333

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

Gratification of the Kempsey Show Committee in having gone on with this year's Show will be found in their prospect of…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 2

The annual flower show in aid of the Methodist Church will be held in the Oxley Hall, Port Macquarie next Thursday, 27th April. This year's…

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Carnival Ball. Presentation to Popular Mother Candidates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 4

In connection with the big carnival recently concluded in aid of funds to erect a clubhouse for soldiers at Taree. after the war. a carnival ball…

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Wallamba District J.F. Show

The Northern Champion · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 3

The first annual show of the Wallamba District Junior Farmers' Clubs was held at Nabiac on Friday, 14th April, in rather threatening weather. There…

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Kendall Show

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 4

Kendall Agricultural Show, on Easter Monday, was a very fine exhibition all round, and attracted a very large gathering of district and representative…

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Macleay Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 April 1944 · page 2

After a lapse of three years the Kempsey Show Committed staged a big exhibition on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, and according…

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