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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Ladies' Auxiliary — Show Committee's Annual Meeting

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Gloucester A. H. & P. Association, held in the School of Arts on 18th May the…

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Fair Rents Court

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 May 1950 · page 2

In the Fair Rents Court, Sidney Ernest Brown, as the occupier of a house at Tuncurry owned, by Francis Richard Avery, sought for a determination of…

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Show Secretary's Champion Bird

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 1

This is a picture of Mr G. J. Bird's Australian Pile Game cock, which won four championships, including the award of champion bird of the show…

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British Luxury Coach at U.s. Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 7

A new luxury coach built for Wallace Arnold Tours, Limited, of London and Bradford, was exhibited at the New York Show, held last month, organised by the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders. It is a new Leyland luxury coach built for Wallace Arnold…

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On and Off the Farm Won District Show Championship

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 5

E. W. Everett's champion Guernsey cow, Meadlowbank Laurel, at Wingham Show. Photograph was taken after she had been milked out…

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Splendid Entries for District Poultry Club's Fifth Annual Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 1

Favoured with 1215 entries, the Maiming River Poultry and Pigeon Club's Fifth Annual Show held at the Taree Showground on Friday and Saturday, was on outstanding success. Of the total entries only 65 were…

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A Bush Carnival

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 2

I heard a magpie singing When the morning shades were long. With all the rural glory Of the bushlands in his song…

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Incident at Gloucester Show—

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 5

"To the gentleman in charge of 'The Turning Clowns' Heads,' care of The Showground, wheresoever shows are being held…

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Bushmen's Carnival Association —

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 5

Messrs. A. L. Farley and W. W. Wilson will represent the Gloucester Diggers' Rodeo at a meeting of the Northern N.S.W. Bushmen's Carnival…

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Local Winners at Taree Poultry Show—

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 6

Local prize winners at Taree Poultry Show, held on 2nd and 3rd June, at which 1200 fowls, were penned, were:—…

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King's Birthday Carnival

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 14 June 1950 · page 3

Another full day's competition was held on Monday. It was won by a rink skippered by Lou Joseph, of Macksville A fuller report will appear next issue…

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British Industries Fair Opens

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 3

The British Industries Fair, the largest national shop window in the world, opened recently at Olympia, Earls Court and Castle Bromwich. At these three exhibition sites British Industries have assembled a fine range of products with the label, "British Made." The opening attracted a great…

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Fair Sex at Footbatt

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 2

Last Wednesday was an unforgettable day for all football fans on the North Coast, and for many folk who did not even know they…

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Show Appeal Response

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 6

The President of the Coffs Harbour Show Society, Mr. A. P. Small, has expressed appreciation at the manner, in which the public is…

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Coogan's Farewell To Show Business

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 2

HOLLYWOOD.-- Jackie Coogan, who as a child actor captivated millions, said that he was quitting show business…

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Junior Farmers. Successful Show At Marlee

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 4

The Marlee Junior Farmers' Show, held recently, was successful. Following is a list of the awards. SECTION 1—CATTLE…

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District Riders Did Well At Carnival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 June 1950 · page 4

Riding a 650 Thunderbird, T. J. McDougall won the "transport special," a four-mile event at the sports meeting staged by the…

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Successful Show at Oxley Island By Oxley Island-Pampoolah Junior Farmers' Clubs

The Northern Champion · Saturday 17 June 1950 · page 3

The second annual Junior Farmers' Show held at Oxley Island on Saturday, 20th 'May, attracted keen competition from members of the Oxley Island…

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Upper Manning A. & H. Association. Show Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 3

A meeting or the Upper Manning A. & H. Association was held in the Protestant Hall on Friday night, 8th. June, and was attended by Messrs E…

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Britain's National Rose Show

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

The National Rose Society's show is to be held on July 14 and 15. at Wolverhampton. Nurserymen and gardeners from all pasts of Brisbane will be exhibiting their best and most beautiful poses. This picture shows a well-known rose grower seen hunting the small posts…

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