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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

487 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 25

The Championship Carnival

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 8

Stalwarts to patrol Flynn's Beach, Sunday, 19th March: Morning patrol (9.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m.: Cecil McWhirter (patrol captain), Joe…

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Wingham Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 6

Following the cattle and horses parade the motor traders display took place, and gave the public an opportunity to see the latest in motor…

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Record-breaking Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 4

There were already strong indications that next week's Taree Show will eclipse all previous records in cattle and ring entries, the secretary…

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Many Posers for Show Committee

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 7

At the meeting' of the Manning A. and H. Association, Mr. C. C. Drury enquired if cattle could be "stepped up a year"--…

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Record Dairy Entries for Taree Show

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 2

The annual show at Taree on Wednesday and Thursday next promises to create new records. Entries in the dairy cattle section total…

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Sun Shone for Show at Nabiac

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

Fair weather conditions favoured the Wallamba Districtr A. & H. Association for their 32nd Nabiac Show, held on Thursday and…

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Membership & Parking at the Taree Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 4

Sir,--It appears that some misunderstanding has arisen amongst members and the public, re [?]membership subscription and park…

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Taree Show Miscellany Committee's Final Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 3

In addition to the matters dealt with In our last issue, the committee of the M.R.A. and H. Association at its meeting last Monday night, dealt with a…

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Last Week,s Wingham Show Official Opening

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 6

The Wingham Show was officially opened on Friday by Mr E. J. Eggins, M.H.R., Member for Lyne. Introducing Mr Eggins, Mr E. J…

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CORRESPONDENCE Membership and Parking at the Show (To the Editor)

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 1

Sir,—It appears that some misunderstanding has arisen amongst members and the public re our membership sub-scription and parking charges. The fact…

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Show Society's Musical Revue

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 6

Enterprising president of the Kempsey Show Society, Mr. Radford Gamack, and the Committee, have decided upon…

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Current Topics Nabiac Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 2

At the Nabiac Show last week, Easton and Dodd secured first prize in the ring for pony gelding or mare 13 hands, and second prize for mare…

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Wingham Show. Additions and Corrections To Report

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 2

The Farmer's Friend Cup, donated by Mr. C. F. Beesley for the most successful competitor in ring events, was won outright by Mr. Lance Farley,…

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Local Prize Winners at Wingham Show— in Ring Events

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 3

The following local competitors were successful in the ring at the wingham Show:— Blood Horses: Mare, 3 years and…

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Nabiac Show

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the second session of the Nabiac Show on Friday, when £115 was paid at the gate. This does not include non-competitive…

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To Open Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 1

Public Relations Officer of the Rural Bank of New South Wales, Mr. Noel Griffith, who, on Thursday, at 12.45 p.m. will…

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Show Day Arrangem'ts

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 2

Taree Post Office will be open between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 23. for all post and telegraph business except money order…

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Miracles of India Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 2

Among sideshow attractions at Taree Show is "Miracles of India" in which Indian ex-soldier, Cassim Mahomet, presents Ranee who is…

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African Hottentots at the Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 2

Pigmies and the diminutive Bushman tribes of Central Africa rarely sleep two nights in the same place, and as the womenfolk go daily to…

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Many Big Show Week Offerings Giant Bullock Will Be on Show at Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 2

King Horn the giant bulock was bred on the Roper River (Northern Territory). This massive beast weighs over a ton and a half and is…

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