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Shows & fairs, 1929

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Carnival Committee. Baths to be Closed

The South Coast Register · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

Mr. D. Campbell, secretary of the Kiama swimming crnival committee, wrote asking permission to close the baths to the public on Saturday,…

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Kangaroo Valley Show

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 2

Despite the rain which fell on Thursday afternoon and again yesterday morning, the show was held yesterday. Naturally the attendance was…

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South Coast Exhibition

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 2

With the Kangaroo Valley Show, held on Friday and Saturday of last week., the last of the coastal shows for the present year has taken place,…

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Kangaroo Valley’s 44th Annual Show Splendid Exhibition in All Sections Entries and Gate Exceed Previous Years Mr. T. Binks Officially Opens

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 1

On Friday and Saturday of last week the Kangaroo Valley A. and H. Association held its annual show. The original dates for this exhibition were in January, but the drought conditions then existing made it imperative to postpone the show, and the success met with last week fully justified the action of the committee in taking that course rather than abandoning the fixture. Actually, the district had only about 30 days to…

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Fibrollte Bungalow at the Royal Show. an Interesting Exhibit

The Bega District News · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 6

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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Kangaroo Valley Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 6

The Kangaroo, Valley annual exhibition was held on Friday and Saturday last. On the morning of the first day rain made matters…

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Fine Exhibit of Blowers at the Kangaroo Valley Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 1

The best exhibit of flowers that has ever graced the pavilion of Kangaroo Valley Show," was the general opinion of patrons at annual exibition,…

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Kama Swimming Carnival Big Crowd Present Nowra Swimmer Secures Cup

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 1

The second annual swimming carnival held under the direction of the Kiama Swimming Hub, took place at Kiama on Saturday afternoon…

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Royal Easter Show an Interesting Exhibit

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 8

How an artistic, durable and fire retardnat dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom,…

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Flower Show Notes

The Nowra Leader · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 1

The attendance was very gratifying. The door takings were more than doubles, and instead of being [?]un at a loss the show resulted in a profit of about…

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I.M.S. Federal Council Royal Show Trouble Change of Name Discussed Antagonism in Queensland(By Our Special Representative.)

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 2

Several matters of great importance to I.M.S. breeders were discussed at the annual conference of the l.M.S. Society, held at the Hotel Sydney on Wednesday evening. The proceedings, which lasted until nearing midnight, were amicable, though there was an evident…

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Our First Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 3

The first agricultural show in Australia was held at Parramatta in October 1041 years ago. There were a number of prizes for livestock, and…

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Royal Show Sales Auctioneers Satisfied

The South Coast Register · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 1

“Quite satisfactory,” was the term used by Mr, Brown, of Messrs. J. N. King and Brown, when asked on Wednesday the result of the Royal…

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District Exhibit at Sydney Show Bungle in Allocating Figures

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 3

An official correction of the figures awarded in the Commonwealth district competition displaces West Moreton and Tablelands…

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Kiama A. and H. Society Football Club Criticised Three-day Show Suggested

The South Coast Register · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 3

The first meeting of the recently-elected committee of the Kiama A. and H. Society was held in the Kiama School of Arts on Tuesday last. The new “team,” as they are commonly known, turned up in…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association Nominations for Committee

The South Coast Register · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

The following candidates have been nominated for the committee:— Ashcroft, Eric J.; Bailie, R. A.; Barham, Jas. A.; Beattie, Richard H.;…

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Agricultural Society Record Annual Meeting at Berry Ballot Papers Not Received Important Suggestions Made

The South Coast Register · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

The annual meeting of members of the Berry Agricultural Society was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening. The president (Mr. D. O’Keeffe) occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. It was the first occasion that the meeting was…

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Stop Press. Show Committee. [Late Entry.] Mison. Ephraim

The Nowra Leader · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 4

Better known as B[?]fer. Move up and make room for a little one. Optimistic. Smiles even when beans are selling at sixpence…

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Missing Ballot-Papers “Cannot Account for Postal Delays” Show Committee Elections

The South Coast Register · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

During the course of the annual meeting of the Berry Agricultural Association a lengthy discussion took place concerning the distribution of…

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The Show Committee. How To Vote. All About the Candidates, Their Past, and [?]Future

The Nowra Leader · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

ASHCROFT, E. J. Quondam President. Progressive. Carries a lot of weight--not avoirdupois. Could persuade an Irishman to wear n buttercup on…

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