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Shows & fairs, 1948

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Tadpole Wins Prize. AT C. OF E. Doll Show and Pet Parade. Ingenunity of Young Pet Owners

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 1

A tadpole won the prize bands down for the smallest pet at the third annual doll show and pet parade held in St. Paul's rectory…

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Port Macquarie Central School Exhibition of Work

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 6

It is gratifying to the organisers of any function when patronage exceeds expectations, and it should be very encouraging to the teachers of our…

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Kempsey Show Gratifying Surplus Improvement Plans

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 4

Had not the weather conditions favoured the recent Kempsey Show the Committee might easily have faced…

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Drafting-& Bullock Riding at Dungog Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 2

The big draft on the second day of Dungog Show attracted a field of 24. There was a galaxy of talent in this event, with the field comprising well…

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Success of 1948 Show Acclaimed. Suggested Improvements for Next Year. Meeting of Committee

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 1

Although the financial statement statement of the 1948 show is not yet finalised and will not be completely presented until the next…

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The Easter Surf Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 May 1948 · page 8

Report submitted by team's manager of representatives of the Mid-North Coast branch at the Australian Surf Championships, held on Easter…

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Junior Farmers' Show at Bobin

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 May 1948 · page 4

The above show took place on 5th April. Following are the results:— CATTLE Jersey Heifer under 6 months:…

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Dungog Show Revived After Lapse Of Seven Years

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 May 1948 · page 6

The 55th Annual Show of the Dungog A. and H. Association was held on Friday and Saturday after a lapse of sevens years. The…

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Dungog Show Revived After Lapse Of Seven Years

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 4

The 55th Annual Show of the Dungog A. and H. Association was held on April 30 and May 1 after a lapse of seven years. The…

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Show Committee. Secretary's Report Discussed

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 May 1948 · page 4

At Wednesday morning's meeting of Kempsey Show Committee there were present Messrs J. A. Jeffery (President). H. S. Dodds. L. R…

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Oxley Island Junior Farmers Show

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 May 1948 · page 2

On Saturday, 8th May, the Oxley Island Junior Farmers Club, staged its 4th Annual Show at Oxley Island. Associated with Oxley Island were the…

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Variety Show at Forsedale

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 21 May 1948 · page 2

Popular entertainer, Michael O'Regan, will lead a non-stop variety show of Newcastle artists at a big concert to be held at Forbesdale Hall,…

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Oxley Island Junior Farmers' Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 May 1948 · page 7
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On Saturday, 8th May, the Oxley Island Junior Farmers Club staged its 4th Annual Shaw at Oxley Island. Associated with Oxley Island were the…

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Tennis M.r.d. District Association Exhibition by Davis Cup Players

The Northern Champion · Saturday 22 May 1948 · page 2

On the afternoon of Saturday, May 29th, Taree is to be visited by four of Australia's most prominent tennis' players in Bill Sidwell, Geoff Brown, Jack…

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Tennis Exhibition by Davis Cup Players Sidwell and Brown to Play at Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 May 1948 · page 4

Owing to the visit of Davis Cup players Bill Sidwell and Geoff Brown, who are going abroad in quest of the Davis Cup next month,…

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Exhibition Tennis Davis Cup Men To Player

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 May 1948 · page 2

Taree tennis enthusiasts will have the opportunity of seeing Davis Cup tennis players Geoff, Brown and Billy Sidwell in action on the Taree Town…

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Exhibition Tennis Davis Cup Men to Play

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 May 1948 · page 2

Taree tennis enthusiasts will have the opportunity of seeing Davis Cup tennis players Geoff Brown and Billy Sidwell in action on the Taree town…

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Manning River District Tennis Association. Exhibition By Davis Cup Players

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 May 1948 · page 6

To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon the Manning River district is to witness the first exhibition by visiting tennis players for almost 18 months…

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Taree Show Secretary Resignation Owing to Illness

The Northern Champion · Saturday 29 May 1948 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the MRA and H Association, held on Thursday night, the secretary Mr. S. V. Emerton, tendered his resignation, as the result of the advice of his doctor…

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