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Shows & fairs, 1947

354 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 18

Show Appointments

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 4

Here are some of the arrangements during the show that should be remembered:-- Showground gates open at 10…

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Show Secretaryship

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 April 1947 · page 4

This morning a former secretary of the show, Mr. H. S. Dodds, offered his services to the Central North Coast National…

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At The Show. Sydney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1947 · page 4

Dear "Bill"—I am writing to tell you of Joe's and my experience at the Show. We got to Sydney early in the morning and went to Joe's mate's place…

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BOWLS Carnival At Newcastle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 1

Two rinks of bowlers from Taree visited Newcastle for the Easter bowling carnival. Favoured with delightful weather, the games, ten in…

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Sydney Royal Show Local Winners

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 2

The following were local winners in the pig section:— Berkshires: D. J. Murray, of Kolodong, won the following prizes: 1st…

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Husband, Wife Win Show Camp-drafting Honors

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 8

Mrs. Phyl, Mackay, of Dungog, whose husband (Mr. J. K. Mackay) von the Gloucester Cup camp draft at the Royal Show on Monday week,…

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Stock Purchases at Sydney Show Sales Young Jersey Bull

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 16 April 1947 · page 1

Mr A L Whyte-Butler, of Stillorgan Jersey Stud, Wingham, purchased an outstanding young bull at the Sydney show sales. He is Wilgo Oxford Peer,…

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Sydney Royal Show Local Winners

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 3

The following were local winners in the pig section:— Berkshires: D. J. Murray, of Kolodong, won the following prizes: 1st…

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Macleay's Shop Window Brilliant Success of Kempsey Show Record (9000) Attendance on Main Day in Presence of State Governor

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 4

THERE is every reason or gratification over the brilliant success of this week's annual show of the Central North Coast National Agricultural Society. New records were established, and there was ample evidence to suggest that in…

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BOWLS Carnival At Newcastle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 19 April 1947 · page 4

Two rinks of bowlers from Taree visited Newcastle for the Easter bowling carnival. Favoured with delightful weather, the games, ten in…

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Stud Stock Royal Show Rebates

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 7

The chairman of the Cattle Section Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society, Mr. Anthony Horden, has announced that, in future…

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Show Smoke Social

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 1

Messrs George Jeffery, James Turnbull and Dave Muldoon organised the best Show Smoke Social held here for many years, nigh 200 members,…

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Kempsey Show. (Continued from Page One) Show Smoke Social

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 3

Mr. Jeffery made special mention of Messrs F. & M. Woods, of Queensland, who had exhibited with success at the Royal Show…

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Nabiac Show This Week's Fixture

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 3

The annual show of the Wallamba District A & H Association, to be held on the Nabiac showground on Wednesday and Thursday of this week,…

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Kempsey Show Record Takings in Unsettled Weather

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 4

Last week's Kempsey show was held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, in unsettled weather. The society had insured for £200 each day against rain…

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Kempsey Show. Opened by His Excellency Governor Northcott. Record Attendance on

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 1

Kempsey 1947 Show broke all attendance records despite the severe thunderstorm on Wednesday and the cold and squally rain of Thursday…

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Kempsey Show Brilliant Success Record Attendance on Main Day in Presence of State Governor

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 April 1947 · page 4

There is every reason for gratification over the brilliant success of last week's annual show of the Central North Coast National…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 3

As was the case last year, rain again marred the annual Methodist flower show, which was held in the Oxley Hall last Thursday…

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State Governor Sees Quality Stock at Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 2

His Excellency, the State Governor, Lieut.-General Northcott, in company with the Show President, Mr. J. A. Jeffery. Mr. A. J. Everett's Guernsey Cow, Evermore Tingle, winner of the Milk Production Test…

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Wallamba Show Successful Exhibition

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 1

The Wallamba District Agricultural and Horticultural Association conducted its 29th annual show on Wednesday and Thursday. Several…

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