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South Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Australianites. Australia Fair

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

An American visitor and I were perched up on the Kurrajong Range some years ago at a commanding spot that afforded a delightful panoramic…

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More and More Eights. Paris Show Illustrates Trend

The Bega District News · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

That the growing popularity of the eight cylinder motor car is a world-wide development is emphasised by the number of eight-cylinder cars exhibited at…

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No Show Canteen

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 7

At the meeting of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association's committee, yesterday, Mr. P. W. Herne, pursuant to notice, moved that the matter of…

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Electric Lighting for Show Pavilion

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 2

At the meeting of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association committee, on the showground yesterday morning. Mr. P. W. Herne suggested that…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 3

[?] committee meeting of the above [?]y was held, Tuesday last, on the [?]ground. Present: Messrs. T. [?]nks (President), Calcraft, Bailie, H…

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Special Prizes for Nowra Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 5

The following special prizes are being offered at the forthcoming Nowra show in addition to those appearing in the schedule:--…

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A Nowra Street Comedy. the Picture Man and Joytown Conductor Stage the Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 6

'Tis not very often the Joy-Town organizer nor the Crown Theatre proprietor give away something for nothing but on Wednesday forenoon they staged…

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Proposal To Entertain the Show Judges. Mortal Hatred Of The Canteen. Question of Supplying Refreshments Re-opened, But Again Defeated

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 6

At the meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association, held on Tuesday last, Mr. P. W. Herne asked if he would be in order, pursuant to…

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Berry Show Ring Events Assured

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 2

As the days draw close for the Berry Agricultural Society a annual show confidence increases concerning the outlook for this important…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 7

A well attended meeting of the committee was held at the showground yesterday morning. The President referred to the tragic…

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Bega Agricultural Society

The Bega District News · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 2

Big improvements are being made at the ground for the forthcoming Bega Show on March 5 and 6. Considerable improvement has been made to the…

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Agricultural Society

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 1

The Committee of the above met on Tuesday night, when there were present Messrs W. E. Collins (President), L. Holmes, J. W. Moffitt, J…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 4

The following were present at the committee meeting of tho Shoalhaven A. and H. Association on Tuesday last: Messrs. T. Binks (President),…

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Shoalhave A. and H. Association Meeting at Nowra

The South Coast Register · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 3

A meeting the Shoul[?] A. and H. Asso[?] was held at the Nowra Show[?] on Tuesday There were [?] Messrs T. Binks…

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Publican’s Booth at Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 2

The publican’s booth for the forthcoming Berry Show was sold by auction at Stewart and Morton’s office on Wednesday. The successful…

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“For Judges Only!” Refreshment at Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 1

For the convenience of judges who may develop a thirst while engaged in their arduous duties at the Nowra Show, a large beer barrell…

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Albion Park Annual Show an Exceptionally Fine Exhibition Cattle and Horses a Record a Big Display in the Pavilion

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 1

The splendid way in which the people of the Allen [?] district [?] that has been [?] than [?] at the 42nd Annual Show of the Albury park A.and B. [?] on Friday and Saturday of [?] section consisted a record for the Society white the quality of the exhibition [?] ordinary of a very [?] both show days, and large crowds were person each day. The people [?] made be chain attended and there [?]…

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A Plea for Help All Can Assist the Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

At the meeting of committee of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, yesterday, Mr. W. R. Graham put in a plea for help from the people of…

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Shoalhaven A. & H. Association’s Big Show

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 2

In our advertising columns will be seen a notice in reference to the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association’s big show to be held at Nowra on Thursday,…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 3

The committee of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association meet regularly weekly immediately prior to the Show on the ground. The following…

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