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Shows & fairs, 1920

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Local and General News Sale of show booth to day

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

The Diggers' dance on Wednesday night, was a most popular social fixture, and the financial result correspondingly satisfactory…

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Pambula Show. (Balance of Awards )

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

FRUIT-Judge, Mr C. Parbery; steward, Mr H. J. Martin collection of fruit, E. J. Cole [?] dessert apples J. P. R[?] W J. Wright 2…

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Picture Show Benefit

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 3

Sir,--We beg to acknowledge receipt of £IC56 from Mr. F. V. West, of the Crown Picture Theatre, the net proceeds of a benefit given by him on Monday,…

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Show Concerts

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 1

The concert held on. Wednesday night in aid of the local School of Arts passed off successfully, there being a full house and an enjoyable programme. About…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association. Life Members

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee, yesterday, Mr. Lumsden moved that it be a recommendation to the annual meeting that Messrs. C. G. Johnson…

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Objectionable conduct at Show Judge Grossly Insulted. Proposed Disqualification. Limitation of By-laws

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Nowra show committee, yesterday, Mr. Jas. Thomson (on behalf of the horse stewards) submitted a report…

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Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 4

A committee meeting of the local Association was held on Tuesday. A claim for 8, 6, a pair of sox, was received from Mrs. Caley.--The…

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Horticultural Society. Autumn Show

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 2

The third show in connection with the Nowra Horticultural Society was held in the School of Arts yesterday afternoon, and though the weather of…

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District Trophy at Sydney Show

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 2

The managing committee for the s[?]aging of the South Coast and Tablelands district trophy at the forthcoming Royal show are anxious to secure…

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Flower Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

The third exhibition in connection with the Nowra Horticultural Society was held at the School of Arts on Friday afternoon and night, and proved…

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Kangaroo Valley A. and H.Association. Annual Show

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 3

The thirty-fifth annual show was (held at Kangaroo Valley on Wednes­day and Thursday. The weather was all that could be desired, and the…

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Swimming Carnival

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 2

The Swimming Carnival, on Saturday attracted a good attendance, the takings being over £7 The various events were well…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association. Insulting Language to Judge. Apology Offered. "All's Well that Ends Well."

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 5

At the last meeting of the committee of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, the horse stewards reported in writing that Robert Chittick had…

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Shoalhaven Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 6

A committee meeting of the above Society was held on Tuesday last. There were present Messrs. Graham (president), Graham, Lumsden, Daley,…

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Cobargo Show

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 2

Cobargo-a 30th Annual show was held on Wednesday, and Thursday last in delightful weather and good attendances Q[?] days…

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Show Notes

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 2

The evergreen Mr. Chas. In skip, of Dorrigo, was among the visitors to Cobargo show last week. Mr. T. J. Tarlinton, of…

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Easter Show., 1920. Wunderlich, Limited, the Ceiling People

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 4

The Company has been associated with the ceiling industry and building trades for over 33 years; the founda-tion of the metal ceiling industry in…

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The Sydney Royal Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 2 April 1920 · page 3

Mr. A. C. Lamond was the principal local prize-winner in the cattle section, at the Sydney Royal Show; he scored heavily with his Freisans (Holsteins)…

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Show Finances. a Satisfactory Year

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 3 April 1920 · page 2

The principal items of revenue in connectiou with the late Nowra show were—Donations, £143 10s 6d ; spe­cial efforts, £128 8s 4d ; entry fee,…

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The Royal Show of 1920

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 4

Mr. Frank M'Caffrey writes :— Sir,—According to the Sydney press the Royal show has put up a record of 50 year progressive work…

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