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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Show Judge's Opinions

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 9

Mr. Larbalestier, judge of Jersey cattle, said that there was a vast improvement on what he saw when judging here four years ago…

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Gloucester Show Dairy Cattle

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 4

The Jerseys, as usual, were the strongest class in the dairy section and the cattle shown were this year equal to the best ever shown at…

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£400 Profit From Hastings Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 7

The enthusiastic support of the business community of the Upper Hastings district, generous patronage from the general public, coupled…

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Show Cookery Demonstrations More Room Needed

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 6

The matter of building a shed for cookery demonstrations at the Kempsey Showground, was brought up at the meeting of the Macleay…

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There Was Nothing Like This at the Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 3

This picture, as one could understand, was taken some Shows ago, but it reveals some little knowledge of the wealth in an outlying section of the Lower Macleay. It's a district exhibit from Yarrahappinni…

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Supplement to "The Macleay Argus" Second Issue On Kempsey Show Held April 20, 21, 22. CHAMPIONS -- BULLS

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 3

As in ail shows, nothing attracts the eye of keen stockmen more than pedigreed bulls, and below are seen some of the champions on this occasion…

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Show Finances Up All Income Increases After Allowance for Higher Charges; Record Attendance Over Three Days; Rental Figures Improve

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 3

The financial aspect of the 1950 Central North Coast National Agricultural Society's Show at Kempsey last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, was such as to please the executive and give them the knowledge that their work had been satisfactorily received by the public, exhibitors, side-showmen and competitors. Not including fees received from rental of space, the overall income to date shows an increase of £62769, and…

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Taree Winners At, Kempsey's Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 April 1950 · page 7

Kempsey Show Committee missed their rain insurance on Friday last by two points, although it rained on later and spoilt the afternoon. The…

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mid north Coast Diary Meeting Of Show Society

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 April 1950 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Pitt, district agronomist, wrote to the April meeting of the Wallamba District A. and H. Association, pointing out that until…

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Successful Macksville Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 5

The best and largest display of dairy cattle ever staged at Macksville was an outstanding feature of Nambucca A. and H. Association's…

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Gloucester Show— Judgss' Comments. Pigs Better

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 4

The judge, Mr. E. J. Kane, of Winghom, was very pleased with the pigs he saw and said they were a very good lot of exhibits in every…

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Gay Scene at Doll and Pet Show—

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 3

Judging from the number brought along, bantam fowls appeared to be the most popular pets with the children at this year's Church of England…

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Rover at British Motor Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 5

This picture shows the new Rover '75' car exhibited at the Earls Court Show in London. The body of the famous Rover has been completely changed in appearance, the new "airflow" style has been adopted and the shape of the bonnet is reported at the rear of the…

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Macksville Show. Macleay Cattle Win

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 5

In the dairy cattle section at Macksville Show the Jerseys were the strongest breed in numbers, being represented by 130 entries from 11 breeders…

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Weather Fayoured Hannam Vale's Show: Record Entries Received

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 6

The Hannam Vale District A. and H. Association's Annual Show was favoured with ideal weather, and a record number of entries were received in all sections with the exception of farm produce, which suffered badly through a series of heavy thunderstorms…

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3 Day Poultry, Pigeon And Cage Bird Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 8

The Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Club of New South Wales will conduct its third annual show at the Showground. Moore Park, Sydney, on…

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Fair Rents Court Determination Of Rental

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 1

In the Kempsey Fair Rents Court, before Mr. F. G. Pocock, S.M. yesterday, Harry Austin Gibb sought a determination of rental of…

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Jack Germon Wins Camp Draft Cup— at Gresford Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 1

The principal event in the ring at Gresford Show last week-end, the Open Cattle Draft, carrying £45 prize money and a cup, resulted in three…

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C.w.a. Takes Big Money at the Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

The Kempsey Branch of the C.W.A. estimates that their gross takings at the Kempsey Show will be approximately £1,000--the revenue from the many public booths, stalls, etc. so excellently…

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Successful Autumn Show At Tinonee

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 6 May 1950 · page 2

Despite the rain, Tinonee Memorial School of Arts Committee staged a successful autumn show and variety cencert on Wednesday…

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