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Shows & fairs, 1953

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

Show Stage Set For Big Success

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 1

Varied and vital last minute preparations are being made at the Taree showground this morning for the commencement of the 75th Annual Show…

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Taree Show

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 2

Taree Show, held on Wednesday and Thursday, is claimed to be a record, despite the bad weather of Thursday…

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Finances Show Big Improvement

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 1

"It is not so long ago that we were four to five months behind," said Mr. H. D. Pittendrigh at the…

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Young Artist to Lecture at Tares Exhibition

The Northern Champion · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 2

Artist Mr. Stan[?] Talinga will lecture at sessions of the Travelling Art Exhibition to be on display at…

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Bush Fire Exhibit at Royal Show

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 1

The exhibit of the Bush Fire Committee at the Royal Easter Show this year will attract special attention because of the disastrous bush…

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Happy Fraternisation at Taree Show Smoko

The Northern Champion · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 7

M.R.A. & H. Association had achieved something of its objective to promote the advancement of local primary industry over the past 20 years when district cattle had taken top awards…

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Cage Bird Section At Kempsey Show

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 4

Considerable interest is being taken in the Cage Bird Section, a new feature, at the forthcoming show…

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10,000 Attend Record Taree Show Yesterday Despite Big Storm

The Northern Champion · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 1

Despite a heavy storm which broke yesterday morning, about 10,000 passed through the gates at Taree Show for the day and night sessions. Yesterday's gate takings amounted to almost…

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SnOW 5 Weeks Away. Appeal To Show Committee Members

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 2

Vice-president of the Gloucester A.H. and P. Association, Mr. B. P. Dawson said on Thursday night it was to be deplored that only about…

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Had Record Show Despite Rain

Macleay Argus · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 5

Despite a heavy storm which broke on Thursday morning, about 10,000 passed through the gates at…

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Bush Fire Exhibit at Royal Show

Macleay Argus · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 3

The exhibit of the Bush Fire Committee at the Royal Easter Show this year will attract special attention…

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Cycle Quiz At Show Aroused Much Interest

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 1

Cycle and motor cycle quiz conducted at the Taree Show by the Road Safety Council aroused much…

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Taree Show Champions

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 2

AYRSHIRKS—Cow, W. M. Lambert's Strathmore Pride reserve cows, W. M. Lambert's Alandale Bonnie…

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Big Crowd at Record Bulahdelah Show

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 7

The reputation of the Bulahdelah A.H. & I. Association for conducting one of the best small shows on the Coast was further enhanced by the thirtieth annual exhibition, held on Friday…

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Show Gates Roster For Committee

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 25 March 1953 · page 4

The Secretary, Mr. L. H. Riggs said at the Show Committee meeting that the Committeemen would be rostered…

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Gravelling of Show Ring Track Deferred

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 25 March 1953 · page 5

Kempsey Show Committee meeting yesterday received a request from Kempsey Cycle Club, that the ring track be top-dressed with gravel. MR. E. CAMERON,…

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C.w.a. to Provide Hot Meals at Show

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 25 March 1953 · page 4

At Kempsey Show Committee meeting yesterday (Tuesday) the Secretary, Mr. L. H. Riggs, reported that the C.W.A. intended to provide hot meals for the Show Committee, and also for the…

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Gloucester Show

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 27 March 1953 · page 4

Over £900 in prizes is set out in the schedule for this year's Gloucester Show, on Wednesday and Thursday,…

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Show Holiday

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 March 1953 · page 7

The Chief Secretary (Mr. C. A. Kelly) has advised Mr. R. B. Gamack, MLA, that Friday, April 17, has been…

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Toy Exhibition in New York

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 March 1953 · page 1

NEW YORK.—Thousands of toys from throughout the world are on display in New York at the international toy exhibition…

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