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Shows & fairs, 1923

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Hoses and the Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 6

The Shoalhaven A. and H. Association secretary wrote to the Nowra Council, on Monday, asking for permission to use hoses for the washing…

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The Show

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 1

The Show is near at hand Notwithstanding that conditions are unfavorable, organisers of the farm trophies and…

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Tilba Show

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 2

Tilba show opened on Wednesday last, in fine weather, the day being cloudy but delightfully cool, and was continued on Thursday in bright sun…

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The Forthcoming Show

Southern Star · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 2

Bega Agricultural Society met on Tuesday afternoon, under the presidency of Mr J. T. Rogers. A letter was received from Mr Missingham,…

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The Royal Show. Principal Entries Closing

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 1

Easter is very early this year. In fact, some authorities say that a mistake was made somewhere when the these were fixed. In other words,…

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Shoalhaven Show. Another Great Success. Weather Threatening—but Keeps Fine. Gate Takings—- First Day - - £58

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 2

With the long spell of dry weather that had been experienced throughout the district, prospects for the 49th annual exhibition of the Shoalhaven…

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Tiiba District Show

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

[?] District show last Wednesday and [?] highly successful. There [?] [?]standing the [?]…

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Show Criticisms

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 4

One of the best yet was the popular verdict of those who attended the show last week. Fine weather for live stock and pavilion exhibits, but a little dull…

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Pambula Show

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 2

Pambula Show opened on Wednesday in the presence of a fair attendance for a first day . The secretary, Mr. K. Longhurst. had all the arrangements in good order,…

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Royal Show Sydney

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 4

Easter is very early this year, infect some authorities say that a mistake was made some which when the dales were fixed. In…

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Preparing for the Show

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee on Wednesday, at which the president (Mr. F. E. Rily) presided, it was decided to hold the next meeting on…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 7

A meeting of the committee was held at the School of Arts, Nowra, yesterday forenoon. Present—Messrs. Lamond (President), Caleraft,…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 6

A committee meeting of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society was held on Tuesday. Present: Messrs. Lamond (President), Calcroft, Mackenzie,…

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Candelo Show

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 2

Candelo Show opened on Wednesday last under favorable conditions, and the attendance was well up to previous years. One of the outstanding features of the…

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Bega D.J. Club Show Race Meeting

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 2

Following are the nominations:— FIRST DAY. First Trial Handicap: Bellwood John Gow, Royal Coin, Millingand…

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The Show

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 1

Our 39th annual Show eventuated on Wednesday and Thursday, and notwithstanding the long dry spell, which…

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Preparing for the Show. On March 14 and 15

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 2

Mr. F. E. Rily (president) occupied the chair at a meeting of the committee on Wednesday, when the following were in attendance: Messrs. A…

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The British Empire exhibition. Australia’s Chance

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

The State Government has appointed a commission to superintend the work of preparing exhibits from New South Wales to…

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The Show

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 1

As briefly noted in our last issue, the 39th annual Candelo Show was a pronounced success, record entries being received gate taking exceeding…

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Bega Show. Balance of Awards

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

The second day of Bega Show attracted a large attendance, the gate takings amounted to 144/6/6d, a total of £194/9s for the two days,…

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