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Mid North Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1952

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Attendance Records Topple at Taree Show

The Northern Champion · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 1

Taree Shaw's claim to be the "Royal of the Central Coast" was underlined by the 1952 exhibition, which concluded last night. Not only did it attract…

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Trade Exhibits Numerous at Taree Show

The Northern Champion · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 9

Trade exhibits at Taree Show this year featured mainly late model cars, modern farm equipment, and…

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Kendall Show m All Previous Records

The Northern Champion · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 4

Camden Haven P. A. H. & I. Society's Show held at Kendall on Monday was a record and a day that will long be remembered in the district…

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District Guernsey Man's Success At Taree Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 2

A Barrington man who took a team of six head of Guernsey cattle to the Taree Show, took five first prizes, throe second prizes, one…

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Children's Fancy Dress Frolic "Like C.b. Cochrane Show" Annual Ball Bigger and Better Than Ever

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 28 March 1952 · page 1

Such diverse diameters as wood nymphs, red indians, Mexican maids, Scotchmen, shepherdesses, cowboys and seare-crows were among the many who mixed happily at the Children's fancy dress ball in Gloucester, on Tuesday night…

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Show Sidelight

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 2

One sight worth while seeing at the recent Taree Show was the cool and competent manner in which numerous…

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Show Holiday

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 1

In the Government Gazette issued on Saturday, it was announced that Wednesday, April 23, has been…

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Taree Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 4

The 1952 Taree Show, attended by more than 10,000 people on Thursday, was the greatest spectacle ever staged…

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Fine Show Ring Performer

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 1

The marvellous sagacity of horses was well demonstrated by J. D. Wilton's clever troupe which appeared in outstanding events at the Taree Show last week. Their obedience to their trainer's commands in most difficult animal feats thrilled the large crowd. In the above scene Manning…

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Show Society. Showground Reclamation

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 2

The Gloucester Show Society has decided to use sawdust as a preliminary filling for subsequent reclamation work on the show arena…

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Big Crowd at Croki Aquatic Carnival

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 8

A large crowd which lined the wharf and river bank at Croki on Saturday saw Imp (Bill Nelson) win the Vee-Ess Croki Cup and Urana (Ted Sheather) the Vee-Jay Croki Cup, at the…

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Equine Stars at Taree Show

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 1

Highlight of the performances given in the ring by Mr. J. D. Wilton's trained horse troupe is pictured above, with Mr. Wilton standing on the saddle, whirling a lariat, while Tony balances on a small round block. Tony was selected by Mr…

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Wingham Buckjumpers for Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 2

A team of buckjumpers will be obtained from the Wingham Show Society for use at the Kempsey Show later this month. THE Secretary (Mr. L. H…

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Show Society to Run Publican's Booth

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 5

The publican's booth at the Kempsey Show will be conducted by the Society itself again this year. MRS. A. B. CURTIS will have charge of the cash, whilst…

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Gloucester Show. 1953 Date Not Yet Decided —

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 1

The Gloucester A.H. ana P. Society will soon give consideration to the dates of its 1953 Show, it was decided at a…

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East Kempsey School Swimming Carnival

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 April 1952 · page 4

A very successful swimming carnival was held at the McElhone Pool on 21st March, over eighty pupils competing…

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Show Holiday

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 1

In the Government Gazette issued on Saturday, it was announced that Wednesday, April 23, has been…

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Croki Carnival Raises £80

The Northern Champion · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 9

President (Mr. R. Heathwood), secretary (Mr. Woodward), and the hard working committee of the Jones'…

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Jewellery for 1952 British Industries Fair

The Northern Champion · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 3

Experts of the British National Jewellers' Association predict the coming popularity of suites of dress jewellery for evening wear. Several of these silver-set suites, such as that worn here by 25-year-old Carol Anderson, Of London,…

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Stroud Show Prospects Are Bright

The Northern Champion · Friday 4 April 1952 · page 2

Stroud A.H. & I. Association will hold its twenty-seventh annual show on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and…

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