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Shows & fairs, 1919

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Axemen's Carnival

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 4

The axemen's carnival, on Saturday next, should create a deal of interest. There are two big woodcohps—one (£20) underhand, and the other…

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Carnival at Pambula

Southern Star · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon as a party of over 20 ladies and gentlemen from Bega, under the guidance of Mr E. S. Heady, journeyed to Pambu[?] in…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 4

A committe meeting of the above Society was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday. There were present :- Messrs. Graham (President), Hayles…

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Flower Show & Industrial Exhibition

The Nowra Leader · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 8

A Flower Show & Industrial Exhibition will be held at Nowra School of Arts, on Thursday and Friday, 10th and 11th April, afternoon and evening…

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Axeman's Carnival

The Nowra Leader · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 4

The following entries have been received for the big woodchops at the Axeman's Carnival on the Nowra Showground to-morrow :-…

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Kiama A and H. Society

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 4

Office bearers for Kiama A. and H. Association for 1919-20 were elected as follows:—President, Mr. J. G. Miller; vice-presidents, Messrs. T…

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Show Pavi[?]ion and the 'Flu

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 2

At the South Shoalhaven Council meeting, on Thursday afternoon, the Mayor reported that the combined health committees of Nowra and…

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Axemen's Carnival

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 3

The axemen's carnival on Saturday was a big success as woodchops go. The day was beautifully fine, and the attendance fair, but not so large as…

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Annual Meeting of Shoalhaven Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society was held at Nowra School of Arts on Tuesday last. There were several members other than…

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The Axeman's Carnival

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 4

The axeman's carnival on Nowra showground on Saturday last was very successful. The attendance was fair. There was some particularly fine…

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Dr. Foy Against the Show Pavilion As a Hospital

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 4

With reference to the utilisation of the pavilion, Dr. Foy has expressed to ur his condemnation of the use of same as a temporary hospital. The Doctor…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association. Annual Meeting

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 4

The 45th annual general meeting was held at the School of Arts, Nowra, on Tuesday, April 8th. The President (Mr. W. R. Graham) occupied…

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Pambula Show

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 3

Pambula Show eventuated on Tuesday and Wednesday last. Notwithstanding the existence of conditions which in…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 2

A flower show mid industrial exhibition, in aid of the Nowra Methodist Church Soldiers' Memorial Fund, was held at the School of Arts on…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 5

A meeting of the committee was held at the School of Arts yesterday forenoon. Present—Messrs. W. R. Graham (President), Knapp,…

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Methodist Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition. Pronounced Success

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 7

The promoters of tho Methodist Soldiers Memorial Flower Show, are to be congratulated on the success of their show. All the exhibits were of a very…

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Controlling Body for Show Associations

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 2

The Southern and Western Show Societies' Association, at its last meeting, dealt with a proposal to organise the societies on a similar basis…

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Preparing for the Show. On 7th and 8th May

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Cobargo Agricultural Society was held on Saturday, at which the following were present: Messrs. J.P Rily…

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Nowra Health Committee. the Show Pavilion As an Emergency Hospital

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 3

The Health Committee, representing the Nowra Council and the South Shoalhaven Council, with the local medical men and representatives…

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Boxing Exhibition

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 4

At West's Theatre, on Friday next, Dave Smith and Frank Darcy will give an exhibition of boxing. Both are clever exponents of the noble art…

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