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Shows & fairs, 1950

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New Australians — Bring Colour to Country Show Exhibits

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 1

Country Shows throughout Australia had been much richer last year in the talent exhibited In the arts and handicrafts sections as a…

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British Building Exhibition

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 8

The annual Building Exhibition has recently been held at Olympia, London. This trade exhibition shows many of the advances in building material and techniques developed during the year. One of the most unusual stands…

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Agricultural Show Held in London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 8

The largest indoor exhibition of agricultural machinery and livestock ever held in Britain was the Smithfield Show opened in…

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"Fathers' Inventions" at the Mothercraft Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 1
Also in Macleay Argus

At the Mothercraft Exhibition held recently at the Central Hall, Westminster, a special section was set aside for fathers to show their inventions which will increase safety in the ho me. Fathers from all over the country displayed ttoeir ideas with working models, blueprints and photographs…

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Tuncurry Surf Carnival Marred By Wet Weather And Sharks

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 2

The Tuncurry Surf Club's annual carnival on Sunday last was marred by heavy rain from a thunderstorm, and by sharks that were sighted during…

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Agricultural Show Held in London Impressive Range of Farming Machinery

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 3

The largest indoor exhibition of agricultural machinery and livestock ever held in Britain was the Smithfield Show opened in London in the…

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Branxton Preparing for Its First Show Highly Paid Jobs

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 1

The secretary of Branxton Agricultural Show Council (Mr. John C. Brendeich) states that a meeting will be called--probably this…

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Agricultural Show Held in London Impressive Range of Farming Machinery

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 4

The largest in door exhibition of agricultural machinery and livestock ever held in Britain was the Smithleld show opened in London last…

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Large Crowd at Surg Carnival South West Rocks Win Most Events; Port Macquarie the March Past

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 8

At Flynn's Beach last Sunday, a large crowd enjoyed a glorious day in the sun at Port Macquarie Surf Club's annual carnival. Visitors came form all parts of the district and neigh-bouring towns, and there large numbers of cars, parked…

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Swimming Carnival At Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 January 1950 · page 6

Local swimmers are taking keen interest in the Taree Club's swimming carnival at the Olympic Pool this (Saturday) afternoon. One of the main…

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V.j. State Championships Sailed at Forster Fair Weather Prevails

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 January 1950 · page 6

Weather over the holiday period remained ideal for the sailing of the Vee Jay State Championships at Forster on 26th and 27th December. An invitation…

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Forster Surf Club Carnival A Great Success. Closely Contested Events

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 2

All events at Forster Club's annual carnival on Sunday last were very closely contested and judges had difficult tasks in giving the placings…

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Forster Surf Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 3

Forster S.L.S. Club's annual carnival on Sunday attracted a large attendance, and the events were keenly contested. Taree-Old Bar Club won the…

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Swimming Carnival at Taree

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 3

The swimming carnival conducted by the Taree Amateur Swimming Club at the Olympic Pool on Saturday afternoon was favoured with ideal weather…

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To Open Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 1

Mr. Noel Griffith, Public Relations Officer of the Rural Bank of N.S.W., is to officially open Taree's 1950 Show. This…

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Bowlers Plan Anniversary Day Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 2

Taree Bowling Club will hold an all-day carnival on Anniversary Bay, Monday, January 30. Members have been asked to…

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Surf Carnival. South West Rocks Success

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 2

The Cntral Macleay and South West Rocks Surf Club Carnival attracted a large crowd to the Rocks on Sunday, over £100 being taken at the gate…

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Fireworks Display at North Haven Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 1

A special firewoks display is planned for Anniversary night (January 30), at the North Haven Carnival at Laurieton…

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Parking Is Problem at Taree Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 1

With the annual show of the Manning River A. and H. Association only nine weeks off--March 22 and 23…

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