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Shows & fairs, 1931

228 stories in South Coast's papers · page 4 of 12

Official Opening Of The Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

After His Excellency, Sir Philip Game, the State Governor, had been entertained at the public luncheon on the second day of the Show he was…

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Paying For The Honor Of Being Committeemen. the Loss on Kiama Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

At a meeting the President said, "The position boiled down is this. We have only got £600 to pay £780 with, and how are we going to do it?…

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Show Dates

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

The following dates have been fixed for South Coast Agricultural Societies' shows:— Robertson: February 27 and 28…

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The Garden Growing Show Chrysanthemums

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience proves…

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Kangaroo Valley’s 46th Annual Exhibition Successful Show — Excellent Exhibits

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

The 46th annual exhibition of the Kangaroo Valley A. and H. Association was held at the Kangaroo Valley Showgrounds on Friday and…

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Valley Show Notes

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

The president of the Kangaroo Valley A. and H. Association is to be complimented on the manner in which he speeded up the luncheon…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

A meeting of the committee was held at the Nowra School of Arts yesterday forenoon. Present—Messrs. Monnghan (President), Calcraft,…

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Pambula Show

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 6

Pambula’s 29th annual show passed off very successfully, despite inclement weather. Entries totalled 1307, the most for many years, and the gate…

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Candelo Show

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

Candelo’s 47th annual show opened yesterday in beautifully fine weather, but on the hot side. There is a record exhibition, the 1500 entries being…

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Country Boys. Easter Excursions to Royal Show

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 4

Once again an opportunity is being offered country boys to visit the Royal show in Sydney, and to see the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbor, the bridge,…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The South Coast Register · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the committee was held at the Nowra School of Arts on Tuesday (says the “Shoalhaven Telegraph”). Present—Messrs…

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Surf Club Carnival

The South Coast Register · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 3

The following are the officials for the Berry Surf Club’s carnival next Saturday: Gatekeeper, K. Leggett; six-mile motor cycle race, Stan Burt…

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The Show

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

The 47th annual Candelo Show on Wednesday and Thursday passed off well. Weather condition were unpleasantly hot, but fine. There was…

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Berry Agricultural Meeting Society Balances the Budget

The South Coast Register · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 3

Mr. A. N. Binks presided over a large attendance at the committee meeting of the Berry Agricultural Society held in the council chambers…

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Swimming Carnival Held at Kiama

The South Coast Register · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

The first night carnival at the Kiama Continental Baths was conducted on Tuesday. Arrangements were carried out by the surf club…

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Preparing for the Show

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

All district shows report a wealth of exhibits, and generally they have shown a profit. Milton paper reports : At the…

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The Garden Growing Show Chrysanthemums

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

As an exhibitor at many shows. I would advise chrvsanthem[?]m growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now…

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Candelo Show

The Bega District News · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

Supplementing our remarks in last issue, ire have to add that Candelo’s 47th show passed off most successfully. Really, it was the best yet held there,…

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Kameruka Jerseys at Candelo Show

The Bega District News · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

The following particulars of the Kameruka Jerseys at Candelo show should interest Jersey fanciers:— Champion Jersey bull. — “Retford…

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Candelo Show. Balance of Awards. HORSES (Second Day)

The Bega District News · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 4

Stock horse, R. C. Green 1, M. Egan 2; 3 entries. Pony hunt, 13hds and under, C. Williams 1, F. McPaul 2; 14 entries. Motor flag race, Len Collins;…

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