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Shows & fairs, 1927

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Inter-District Exhibition

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 3

At the meeting of the Agricultural Society on Tuesday the secretary said he was desirous of knowing Whether it was intended holding the…

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Proposed Addition to Nowra Recreation and Show Ground

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 4

Mr. H. J. Bate, M.L.A., m in receipt of the following letter from the Department of Lands:— Dear Sir,—In reply to your…

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The Carnival a Big Success. £350 in Sight. Fine Procession

The Bega District News · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 2

A blue sky and brilliant sunshine marked the weather on, Saturday last, the day set apart for the holding of the carnival in aid of Bega…

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Debt Paid and Money to Spare. Mores Show Committee

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 7

For the past three years Moree F. and A. Society has had a great straggle to carry on. The Society was over £2000 in debt for three…

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Kiama A. and H. Society. Proposal to Wipe Off Debt

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1927 · page 4

Mr. Trevor pointed out, at last meeting of the committee, that £600 had been shouldered by the committee personally for the last four years,…

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Bega A., P. and H. Society Annual Meeting

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 2

The annual meeting was held in the class-room of Bega School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon, and was largely attended. Present: Messrs…

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Proposed Addition to Nowra Recreation and Show Ground

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 4 June 1927 · page 1

Mr. H. Rauch, secretary Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, is in receipt of the following letter:— Department of Lands, Sydney…

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Prize List for Next Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 7

At the meeting of the Agricultural Society's committee, yesterday, the horse steward's brought up a revision of their section for next show. The…

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The Added Area to Show-ground

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, yesterday, after the secretary had read a letter from the…

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The 1/6 to Remain. Show Committee Stands Firm

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, yesterday, Mr. M. W. Hyam moved that the delegates to the…

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Proposed Charge for Motor Cars Around Parade Ring at Next Nowra Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 3

At the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society's committee meeting, yesterday, Mr. Knapp moved that at next show all motor cars, whether belonging to…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 6

A committee meeting of the Sholhaven A. & H. Association was held on Thursday last. Present ; Messrs. T. Pestell (President), Henry, K[?]app…

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Admission Fee to Nowra Show Not To be increased. the Motion for a Uniform Rate Defeated

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 1

At the committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association on Tuesday correspondence was received from the South Coast Agricultural…

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Proposed Motor Car Charge at Show. for Parking Around Parade Ring

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, on Tuesday last. Mr. Knapp moved that a charge of 2/6…

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The Recent Hospital & Soldiers' Carnival

The Bega District News · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 2

The committee, met on Tuesday night, and various matters in connection with the crowning ceremony on Friday night next were dealt…

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Agricultural Society's Ball. Distinct Success, Despite Unfavorable Weather. Social and Financial Triumph

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 2

That the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society's annual ball has a strong hold upon the affections of the people of the district was strikingly shown…

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Show Gate Charges. Nowra's Attitude Criticised

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of Milton Agricultural Society, a letter was received from the South Coast and Tablelands Union, notifying that the…

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"Queen of the Carnival." Miss Edna Easdown, the Soldiers Candidate

The Bega District News · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 2

On Friday evening there was a fair gathering at the Lyric for the crowning of the queen In connect[?]n with the recent carnival for the Hospital…

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Show Committees and Exhibits

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 22 June 1927 · page 8

Is a show society responsible for the loss of exhibits from the show? This was a matter that cropped up at Bega show committee meeting last…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the S[?] A[?] H. Association was [?]d [?] Tuesday. Fr[?]: Messrs. T. P[?] (P[?]t), Cal[?]aftr,…

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