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Shows & fairs, 1934

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Jubilee Show Preparations

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

Last night's meeting of the Show committee was again well attended, Mr. Scarvell presiding. Additional Jubilee donations were…

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Here and There. the Nowra Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

The show on this occasion gives promise of eclipsing all previous exhibitions. New competitors in the hacks, hunters, and trotting classes will be…

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Royal Show Camp Country Boys Excursion

The Nowra Leader · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 8

A camp for country boys between the ages of 11 and 17 years will be held in Sydney during Show Week. The details are in the hands of the…

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Royal Show Camp Country Boys’ Excursion

The South Coast Register · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 6

A camp for country boys between the ages of 11 and 17 years will be held in Sydney during Show Week. The details are in the hands of the…

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Both the Band and Radio for the Show. No Bullock Bells--Cattle Steward with Ears for Music, and Elastic Purse Strings

The Nowra Leader · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 3

At the committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association on Tuesday last the secretary (Mr. R. King) re-read the offer of the Nowra…

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Berry Show Another Big Success Fine Display of Horses, Cattle, and Pavilion Exhibits

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 3

The 48th annual exhibition of the Berry Agricultural Association opened yesterday under ideal weather conditions. The attendance was much…

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Show Dances

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 7

Visitors to the show this week will have an opportunity of dancing to the premier band of the South Coast on Friday evening at the Skating Rink…

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Show Week Attractions

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 5

Commencing to-morrow (Thursday) night, Cole's Comedy Company will he once again the outstanding night attraction for show week. The…

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Nowra Show Trots

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 7

The following handicaps have been allotted by Mr. S. H. McKinnon, official handicapper, for the Shoalhaven Trot:—…

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Berry Show 48th Annual Exhibition Cattle Display

The South Coast Register · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

The Forty-Eighth Annual Exhibition of the Berry Agricultural Society was held on the showground on Friday and Saturday. The Committee was favoured with excellent show weather, and entries in the cattle section were the largest for some years, while…

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Surf Carnival

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 2

The recently formed Moruya Surf Life Saving Club held its first annual carnival at Moruya beach on Sunday last 11th…

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At the Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 2

Mr. J. R. M. Miller, the popular president, was “on deck” both days and attended to the comfort of patrons and exhibitors in a very…

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Jubilee Show Preparations

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

The enthusiasm of the Committee gathers momentum as the Show approaches. Last night's meeting was large and full of life, Mr. Stan…

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Visitors to Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 2

Among the visitors to the Berry Show on Saturday were Col. G. M. Somerville, secretary of the R.A.S.: Mr. A. E. Packer, of Katoomba,…

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Gate Takings For Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 2

The gate-takings for the show this year were: First day, £38/5/10; second day, £105/8/6. Last year the takings for the first…

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A Woman's Fortitude at Wollongong Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 2

People who frequent the shows have no idea of the fortitude which has to he displayed by those associated with the…

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The Jubilee Show. Letters From Old Friends

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 3

Mr. R A. Sheath writes to the local Show Society from Caringbah:—Your very kind greetings, which I reciprocate, and invitation to…

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Eastern Fair

The Bega District News · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 2

An Eastern Fair in aid of the Methodist Church hinds was held in the church grounds on Thursday and Friday. The grounds are ideal for such a…

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Show and Race Booths

The Bega District News · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 2

The rights for Booths at the forthcoming shows and races were offered at Branch at Mr Pell’s rooms on Thursday…

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The Show Judges

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 6

The following ladies and gentlemen acted as;, judges in the various sections at the Nowra show:—Draught horses Messrs. J. R. Milne (Moruya)…

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