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South Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

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“Illawarras’ ” Success At Maitland Show

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 3

The following report was taken from the “Live Stock Bulletin” dated May 1, with reference to the recent Maitland Show:—…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association was held at Nowra School of Arts on Tuesday, and there was a good attendance. The…

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Butter at the Show a Loser's Protest

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 2

The following interesting, but probably contentious letter from the Bega factory manager, Mr. McVeigh, appears in the "P.P. News":—…

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Wirth’s Circus Abandoned Show at Kiama

The South Coast Register · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 1

Shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday a wild westerly wind raided Kiama, and made conditions far from pleasant…

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Show Pavilion Training Room For Footballers

The South Coast Register · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 1

At the Kiama Agricultural meeting at Kiama on Tuesday, the president (Colonel Fuller) was asked what he was doing in connection…

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Single Judging For Kiama Committee’s Decision Speeding Up Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 3

Three important subjects were discussed at the usual monthly meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Committee, held in the…

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The Nowra Way Show Society Paradox

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 3

This week's "Argyle Liberal" (W. J." Morton, proprietor and editor) says:—The election of the committee for…

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Sound Position A. and H. Association Kangaroo Valley’s Success

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 2

On Thursday evening of last week the annual meeting of members of the Kangaroo Valley A. and H. Association took place, Mr. J. Nelson…

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Kyogle Show The I.M.S. Display

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 1

Speaking of the Illawarra Milking Shorthorn display at the Kyogle Show, the “Kyogle Examiner” says: “The I.M.S. classes owed their representation…

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Berry A. & H. Show Ball and Fair to Be Held Section for Guernseys

The South Coast Register · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Berry Agricultural Association was held at the Council Chamber on Wednesday morning…

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Show Societies Union

The South Coast Register · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

On Saturday next delegates to the South Coast and Tablelands Agricultural Societies Union will meet at Bowral…

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Woodchop Contest Next Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

At its meeting on Wednesday the Berry Agricultural Committee decided to add a Woodchop to the show schedule…

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Show Dates Berry a Chopping Block Selfishness of Other Societies Usefulness of Union Questioned

The South Coast Register · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 1

“The time has come when the Berry Agricultural Society must consider its position. The present arrangement it a farce, and if we have to submit always to the larger societies. I cannot see what it the use of belonging to the union.”…

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Special Prizes Dapto A. and H. Society

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 2

At the usual monthly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society held last week another batch of special prizes was received, including numerous…

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District Exhibit You’ll Get the Pumpkin Next Sydney Show

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Society, in a letter to the South Coast and Southern Tablelands Agricultural Societies’ Union requested that it…

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Amicably Settled South Coast Societies Set Example Tablelands Appreciate and Follow Lead Show Dates Tangle Unravelled

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 1

Under a some of having to face a difficult issue that could no longer be deferred and that must be settled to the mutual satisfaction of all concerned, delegates to the South Coast and Southern Tablelands Agricultural Societies’ Union met at Bowral on Saturday last. and when the meeting closed it was to the sound of heavy cheers for the union…

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Parade of Prize Winning Stock at Show Will a Distinctive Feature of Nowra Go?

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 7

Opinion was divided yesterday, at the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association meeting, as to the wisdom of holding the parade of prize winning cattle and…

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

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 3

Ladies and Gentlemen, — Your Committee has much pleasure in placing before you the Annual Report and Balance Sheet for the year…

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

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 2

The annual meeting of members on Tuesday afternoon was attended by the following: Messrs T. E. W. Irwin (president), Davies (treasurer),…

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Fisticuffs By Fair Maidens at Bomaderry

The Nowra Leader · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 1

Bomaderry is becoming noted as a place where fair maidens settle disputes by introducing the noble art of self defence. Acouple of weeks ago a young…

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