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Shows & fairs, 1931

228 stories in South Coast's papers · page 7 of 12

Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The South Coast Register · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 2

Officers of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association were elected for the coining year at the meeting of the committee on Tuesday morning. Mr…

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Autumn Fair St George’s, Gerringong

The South Coast Register · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 2

The Women’s Guild, connected with St. George’: Church of England, held an autumn fete in aid of the funds of the church on…

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Clash of Show Dates Berry’s Action Resented

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 1

Members of the Shoathaven A. and H. Association were greatly surprised upon hearing that the Berry committee had selected for their society’s…

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The Troubles of a Show Secretary

The Bega District News · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 6

I used to think that the man who wanted most patience and tact among al [?] people I have met, was the presiding genius at the inquiry window of…

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Maize Growing Competition. Eden Agricultural Society

The Bega District News · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 1

This competition attracted eight entries, one in excess of last year. Howver, there was one withdrawal. It may be safely stated, however, that the…

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Kiama Agricultural Society

The South Coast Register · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

The president (Colonel Fuller) occupied the chair at the Agricultural Committee meeting on Friday night, when a good number of members…

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The Troubles of a Show Secretary

The Nowra Leader · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 7

I used to think that the man who wanted most patience and tact among all the people I have met, was the presiding genius at the inquiry window of…

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£750 or £650? Next Shoalhaven Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, yesterday, the President referred to the necessity for cutting…

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Maize Competitions. Pambula Agricultural Society

The Bega District News · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 6

Five entries only in this competition made it the smallest one conducted for some seasons past by the Society. The winner was Mr W. Cole, who has been…

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The Show Prize Schedule Reduced To £650. the Decision for Two or Three Days' Show Left in Abeyance

The Nowra Leader · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 6

At the meeting of the committee of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association on Tuesday last the above matters came up for consideration…

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The Pride of Fair Australia

The Bega District News · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 4

There’s a burst of martial music, And the tramp of youthful feet, ’Tis the Children of the Empire, Gaily marching down the street…

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1932 Show Dates Arranged at Kiama

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the South Coast and Tablelands Agricultural Societies’ Union was held at Kiama on Saturday morning last, and the following…

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Show Dates

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 4

At the meeting, on Saturday, at Kiama, of the S.C. and Tablelands Union, a long discussion ensued over the dates for the 1932 shows…

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Bodalla Agricultural Society

The Bega District News · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 3

The above Society conducted its most successful competition to date, eight entries on all being judged. It was interesting to notice that every-entry…

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Maize Growing Competition. Cobargo Agricultural Society

The Bega District News · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 3

With eight [?] remaining in the front judging [?] place [?] 18 and 19 [?] Cobargo Society kept up the standard of the previous…

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Address to Perth Radio Exhibition [?] WIRELESS

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. [?]. T.[?] of [?] Ltd. , in an address from [?] to the Perth Radio-Exhibition, said:…

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

The Bega District News · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Your Committee has much pleasure in placing before yea the annual report and balance sheer for the year…

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Maize Growing Competition. Moruya Agricultural Society

The Bega District News · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 6

With eight competing in this season’s competition, Moruya, through its active secetary, has been able to sustain and show its high interest in these…

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Radio Exhibition [?]

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 1

The radio exhibition held in [?] last weak was one of the most successful on record At the opening [?] the chairman of the or…

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Bega Agricultural Society. Successful Year

The Bega District News · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of Bega Agricultural Society, on Tuesday afternoon last, was largely attended. Mr J. B. D’Arey, president, was in the…

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