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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1945

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Aussie Surf Team Carnival in England

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 3

"The British Australian and New Zealander," London, says: Carrying the Australian flag at the head of the march was Sgt. Arthur…

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26 Years As Show Secretary

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 7

Mr. L. C. Lawson, secretary of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society for 26 years, tendered his resignation at last week's meeting of…

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Surfing Sunday's Carnival at Old Bar

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 1

On Sunday next, 4th February, all roads will lead to Old Bar beach, where the Taree-Old Bar surf carnival will be held; this being the first carnival…

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A.I.S. Fair and Sale £110 Prizemoney

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 5

The comittee of the Mid-Rivers of N. S. Wales branch of the Australian [?]awarra Shorthorn Society is sparing no effort to make a success…

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Surf Carnival at Old Bar. Keen Contests Likely

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 5

Taree-Old Bar surf carnival will be held at Old Bar Beach on Sunday, the first conducted by the club since 1939. The club has the…

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A Fair Deal for the Primary Producer Associated Poultry Farmers Appreciate Government Help

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 4

I was particularly pleased to read in the "Poultry Farmer" an appreciative reference by the Associated Poultry Farmers of Australia to the…

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A Fair Deal for the Primary Producer. Associated Poultry Farmer's Appreciate Government Help

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 1

I was particularly pleased to read in "The Poultry Farmer" an appreciative reference by the Associated Poultry Farmers of Australia to the…

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Show Seven Weeks Off. Meeting of Society. Mr. Andrews' Fine Effort

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 4

At the meeting of Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Society on Monday night speakers emphasised the fact that the show date was…

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Surfing Carnival at Old Hak

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 3

The members of the surf clubs awoke on Sunday morning last to find it a perfectly clear day for their carnival at Old Bar. This was the first carnival…

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Surf Carnival at Old Bar. Large Sums for Taree Funds

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

In ideal weather Taree-Old Bar's annual surf carnival was held on Sunday and was successful. The officials kept the events moving and…

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Police Boys' Club £2000 Anticipated From the Macleay Rocks Carnival £800

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 4

A brilliant example of organising and energy is shown in the netting of £700, in less than two months, for the Sydney Police…

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M.R.A. and H. Association Committee Deals with Show Matters

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the M.R.A. & H. Association was held in Bidner Bros. rooms on Wednesday night, when those in attendance were:…

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Upper Manning A. and H. Association

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 1

A committee meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts, Wingham, on Thursday, 1st February. The president (Mr. W. F. Summerville)…

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Railway Fair a Success

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 5

Another Fair in aid of the Hospital Furnishing Fund, arranged by railwaymen, was held at the Railway Institute. The arrangements made…

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Arranging for Show. M.r.a. & H. Society Meeting

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 February 1945 · page 8

At the meeting of Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Society on Wednesday night appreciative reference was made to the work…

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Wingham Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 2

Wingham Show takes place on 8th and 9th March,, for which an interesting programme has been prepared. Write to Mr. A. C. Beal, the…

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The Ambulance New Station Progress £542 From Christmas Carnival

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 2

Movements to establish a new and suitable ambulance station for the needs of Kempsey Ambulance service went ahead at…

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Surf Carnival at Old Bar. Large Sum's for Taree Funds

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 4

In ideal weather Taree-Old Bar's annual surf carnival was held Sunday week and was successful. The officials kept the events moving and…

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Cessnock Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 4

In our advertising columns appears a reminder that entries for the sporting, trotting and woodchopping events at Cessnock show (March 9…

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Wingham Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

The Wingham Show is drawing very close, and the people of the district should not overlook this fact. The President and Committee will be found…

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