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Shows & fairs, 1928

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Proposed Additions to Nowra Show Ground

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

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

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Nowra's Big Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 5

The Shoalhaven Agricultural Society's 54th annual show, which will be held on the showground, Nowra, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday…

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Exhibits at Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 3

At the meeting of committee of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, yesterday, Mr. Bailie mentioned a matter that lie considered required…

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Opening of Berry Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 7

Mr. Bate, who officially opened the Berry show, was introduced by Mr. D. O'Keef'e, President, on Friday last. After expressing his pleasure in…

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Show Insurance Shoalhaven Committee Sticks to Its Own Scheme

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 6

At the meeting of committee of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, yesterday forenoon, Mr. Reynolds suggested that, in view of the unsettled…

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Fodder for Cattle at Show Visiting Exhibitors to Be Catered For

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 6

At the meeting of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association's committee, yesterday forenoon, the matter of providing fodder for visiting cattle…

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Bega Show

The Bega District News · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 2

The committee met on Tuesday. There was a long discussion over an application by Balmain Bros. for permission to level the ground for…

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Gave the Show Away

The Bega District News · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 5

Even in his most pious moments the Chief Secretary, Mr Albert Bruntnell, always had a soft corner in his heart for healthy sport, and…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association was held on the showground on Tuesday last, and there were President :Messrs. T. Pestell…

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Show Entries

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 1

Intending exhibitors are reminded that the official closing day for local Show entries has been extended to Monday, 20th, instead of the Saturday…

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Weight-Judging at Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

Estimating the weight of a sheep at the Kiama show was won by Mr. J. O'Gorman, Albion Park, 160. Mr. W. H. Johnston, Saddleback, was the next…

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King Carnival in Nowra. Joytown Has Arrived

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

The W. G. Slattery's enterprises have transformed Halloran's Grounds, Junction street, Nowra, into a huge fairyland, where the whole of their Carnival…

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Releasing The Pavilion Exhibits At The Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. R. Bailie, at the meeting of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society on Tuesday, said there was a matter which he wished to draw attention…

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A.h. & D.f. Association. Show Preparations

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 1

The Committee of the above met on Wednesday afternoon, when there were present Messrs J. Scarvell (President), J. F. Collins, G. Porter, D…

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The Show Insurance. Gambling With The Elements

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

At the meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association, on Tuesday, Mr. Reynolds said he bad a proposition to put forward. The weather…

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Nowra Winners at Wollongong Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

Nellie Ellison, of Nowra, won big honors at Wollongong show. In needlework, for girls thirteen years and under she secured firsts for girls…

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Pambula Show. Marred By. Rain

The Bega District News · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

Pambula’s 26th annual Show was held on Thursday and Friday. Owing to the rain on Tuesday, and the threatening aspect on Wednesday,…

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Show Rainfall

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 7

The rainfall as registered at the Nowra post office last, week was as follows:—February 14th, 148 points; 15th, 162 points; 17th, 143 points;…

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Annual Show Carnival Shoalhaven A. & H. Association Financial Success Marred by Wet Weather Good Attendances Notwithstanding

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 1

The 54th annual show of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, held on J the Nowra showground on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last, gave every…

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Practical Sympathy for Show Society

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 5

Quite a large number of people expressed sympathy with the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association over the fact that the adverse weather…

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