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Shows & fairs, 1951

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Nabiac Committee Is Planning Special Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 February 1951 · page 6

In Common with kindred societies the committee of the Nabiac A. and H. Association aims this year to participate in the Commonwealth…

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Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 1

Kempsey Show is definitely scheduled to be held on April 5, 6 and 7, and, to save you looking up a calendar,…

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Comboyne Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 2

The Comboyne Show is set down for Thursday and Friday next, 22nd and 23rd February, 1951. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are the Joint Secretaries,…

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Sporting Round-up Life Saying Movement Has Brilliant Sunshine for All Important Branch Carnival

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 4

The Mid-North Coast Surf Life Saving Branch of the Commonwealth organisation had excellent weather -- warm sunshine, with a light breeze -- when the branch championships were held at South West Rocks on Sunday…

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Good Prospects For Kendall's 1951 Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 7

Prospects for a record Jubilee Show at Kendall on Monday, 26th February, are very bright, and the Committee only requires a…

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Jubilee Exhibition at Tinonee

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 4

The Jubilee of the Commonwealth was appropriately honored by Tinonee residents on Wednesday week, when the early history of the Manning was…

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Show Holiday

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 1

The application of the Kempsey Show Society for a public holiday on Friday, April 6, the second day of…

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Show Liquor Booth

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 1

In the Kempsey Licensing Court on Wednesday, Mr. F. G. Pocock, S.M., granted an application for a booth license for the three days of…

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1951 Maitland Show—

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 5

Preparations are well in hand for the 91st Maitland Show to be held from the 28th February to the 3rd March and everything indicates that…

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Our 1951 Show—

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 2

Gloucester's Annual Show is only two weeks away and all residents of the town and district are called upon to help in its staging. An…

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Show Preparation Well Advanced

The Northern Champion · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 1

Preparation of the Taree showground for the Jubilee Show to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6 and 7, are well advanced…

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Gloucester's 1951 Show Preparations Progress

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 4

Preparations for the forthcoming Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday, 9th and 10th March, were under discussion at last week's…

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Surf Carnival Mid-North Coast Championships. Major Event At South-West Rocks Won By Old Bar

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 6

Winning the major event, the Senior R. & R. race, at the Mid-North Coast Surf Life Saving Championship Carnival at South-West Rocks last…

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On The Air Jack Maybury Takes Over "Atlantic Show"

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 February 1951 · page 5

Jack Maybury, New Zealand quiz top-liner, is scheduled to take over the "Atlantic Show" from Bob Dyer to-night (Saturday). Born at Ashburton, near Christchurch, volatile Jack Maybury came…

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Maitland Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 4

Preparations are well in hand for the 91st Maitland Show, which opens to-morrow (Wednesday) and will continue till Saturday next, and…

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Military Band for Show

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 4

Eastern Command Military Band will be one of the star attractions of the first day of Taree Show. This was revealed at the of the committee last night, when…

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Weather and Enthusiasm Make Hannam Vale Show Success

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 7

Hannam Vale A. &. H. Association's fourth annual show since its resuscitation after the war, held on Saturday, was an unqualified success. Staged on the recently acquired…

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Current Jopies. Local Guernseys' Success at Paterson Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 2

With twelve head of stock Mr. E. W. Everett, of Meadowbank Guernsey Stud, Barrington, took 7 firsts and 5 seconds at the…

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Rain Fails to Dampen Keen Spirits at Comboyne Show

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 27 February 1951 · page 1

Although marred to some extent by rain, Comboyne Jubilee Show, held on Thursday and Friday, was a real success and worthily reflected the productivity and prosperity of the plateau community…

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For Royal Show

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 28 February 1951 · page 2

Mr. Eardley Booth, of West Kempsey, who leaves for Sydney on Friday next to assist with the staging of the Central North Coast District Exhibit…

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