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Shows & fairs, 1929

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Dapto Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 6

The Dapto show will bo held on Friday and Saturday, January 11th and 12th. This is the oldest show on the South Coast, and though Dapto…

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Dapto Show Few of Main Events

The South Coast Register · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

On Friday and Saturday. January and 12, the annual show of the Dapte A. and H. Society will take place, and as this is the eldest show…

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Type and Performance Stud Dairy Stock at the Royal Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 2

The conditions for the Peters’ test competitions at the next Easter Show have been considerably widened, and the classes should therefore attract…

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Dapto Show First Day Sports

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

Friday of this week is the opening [?] of the Dapto Show, and while the [?] work of judging will occupy a Saturday of the day, a special [?]…

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Albion Park Agricultural Society’s Annual Show Splendid Display of Dairy of Dairy Cattle Highly Attractive Industrial Hall

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 1

A carnival spirit ruled at the Show. All forms of entertainment, from the time honoured merry-go-round to the inevitable…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 7

A meeting of the committee was held on the showground yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs. Binks (President), W. H. Watts, Ashcroft,…

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Bega District Jockey Club. No Show Race Meeting This Year

The Bega District News · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

The committee met on Tuesday evenings under the presidency of Mr James Cochrane. As usual, there was a full attendance of committee…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

A committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association was hold at the showground on Tuesday last. Present: Messrs. T…

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Kiama Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 1

The finishing touches in connection with the Kiama Show, which is to be held on January 25 and 26,; were completed at the final monthly…

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Nowra Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association was held at the showground on Tuesday morning. There was a large…

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Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 1

Taking into consideration the congestion and the discomfort experienced by the ladyfolk who patronised the last show, in the way of private…

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Sale of Show Booths

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

Theo sale of show privilege took place on Tuesday at Sf[?]wart and Morton's auctic [?] rooms, Mr. RT. F. [?]…

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Coastal Shows Committees Finalising Arrangements Kiama Show Next on List

The South Coast Register · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 1

Committees of the Agricultural Societies at Kiama, Berry and Nowra are now busily waged in completing arranging for the forthcoming shows. Kiama Show takes place on January 25 and 26 (Anniversary Day), Berry on February 1 and 2, Wollongong on…

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Studebaker’s Exhibits at the Motor Show

The Bega District News · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 4

At this year’s motor show in Sydney Studebaker is exhibiting at two stands. Cars on show [?] the new President straight eight…

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DAPTO’S 72nd Agricultural Show Splendid Array of Exhibits Pavilion Display Exceptionally Good Ring Events a Special Feature

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

In dull, cloudy weather, with rain appearing to be very near at hand, the Dapto A. and H, Society on Friday morning last opened its annual show. The fact that this is the oldest society on the coast, having come into existence 72 years ago, gives it a special standing…

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The Show

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 2

After the fires last week an impression was created in town that the annual Bega Show, to be held at the end of next month, was almost…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 3

A Committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association was held at the showground pavilion on Tuesday. Present: Messrs. T. Binks…

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Berry Show February 1 and 2

The South Coast Register · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 5

A fairly good roll-up of members of the Berry Agricultural Society attended the usual weekly meeting on Wednesday morning last. Many…

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

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 1

The Committee of the above met on Tuesday night to carry forward the preparations for the local Show to be held on February 20-21. There…

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