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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1947

354 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 6 of 18

Swimming Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 March 1947 · page 2

The Swimming Carnival sessions on Saturday and Sunday nights attracted over 500 spectators, all of whom gave the bathing beauties and the…

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Wingham's 60th Show Further Awards (Continued from last issue.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 March 1947 · page 4

Mr. P. O'Keefe, of Jasper's Brush, who judged the A.L.S., was impressed with the quality in these classes. Mr. G. C. Lee's entry in the cow in…

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The Surf Bondi Carnival

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 5

All eyes will be on Johnny Bartlett, junior member from Black Head Club, who will tomorrow at Bondi compete in the…

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Show Notes. Ring Programme

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

During Thursday morning the events were chiefly confined to the judging of the various breeds and sections of horses. In the afternoon…

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Official Opening of Show. and Lading of Foundation Stone of New Hall

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

At the conclusion of the Grand Parade, the President (Mr. W. P. Summerville), Mr. L. C. Jordan, MLA, Mr. J. E. Hammond (President of the…

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Taree High School Annual Swimming Carnival

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 March 1947 · page 6
Also in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales

The Taree High School's annual swimming carnival was held at Black Head on Friday, March 7th Ideal weather and beautiful surroundings did…

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Next Weeks Taree Show Final Committee Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 15 March 1947 · page 2

The final meeting of the committee of the MRA and H Association before next week's Taree Show was held on Wednesday night last. The show takes…

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Taree Show Next Week. Committee Makes Final Arrangements

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 March 1947 · page 2

Final arrangements were made for the Taree Show to be held on Thursday and Friday March 20 and 21 at a meeting of the committee of the M…

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Kempsey Show Invitation to State Governor

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 2

The Central North Coast Agricultural Society have invited the Governor of New South Wales, Lt.-General Northcott, to open their…

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Surfing State Championship Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 1

With the exception of M. Creswick (South West Rocks) who was third in the junior surf belt event, none of the competitors representing the Mid-North…

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Wingham Show Smoko

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 1

The Upper Manning A. and H. Association held their annual smoke concert to entertain judges and visiting exhibitors, in the Masonic Hall, Wingham, on…

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The "Shell Show" Returns

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 2

After an absence of eight years, the "Shell Show," Australia's first big live artiste variety programme is returning to the air. The…

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This Week's Taree Show Record Display Anticipated

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 2

Officials are confident that this week's Taree Show will be one of the best ever staged by the society, and some sections are expected to create a…

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Wingham Show Official Opening and Laying of Foundation Stone

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 4

At the conclusion of the grand parade at the recent Wingham Show, the president (Mr W. F. Summerville), Mr L. C. Jordan, MLA, Mr J. E. Hammond…

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Wingham Show Official Opening And Laying Of Foundation Stone Of New Hall

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 1

At the conclusion of the Grand Parade, the President (Mr. W. F. Summerville), Mr. L. C. Jordan, MLA, Mr. J. E. Hammond (President of the…

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Taree Show Opens on Thursday Cattle And Horse Sections Will Be Strong Record Entries In Some Classes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 1

Taree Show, which will open on Thursday next, March 20, will be well up to the standard of the best of the prewar exhibitions. The show…

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Taree Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 2

Even the most optimistic member of the committee of the MRA and H Association could hardly have foreseen that this week's show at Taree…

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Kempsey Show Live Stock Entries Close on

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 4

There has been a considerable increase in prize money in some of the sections for the Central North Coast National Agricultural Society…

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Gloucester Show Great Success

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 March 1947 · page 4

The 34th annual exhibition of the Gloucester A. and H. Society was held last week and was a great success. The ground was heavy, but did…

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