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Shows & fairs, 1936

188 stories in South Coast's papers · page 6 of 10

Swimming Carnival

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 4

There was a good crowd in attendance at Nowra municipal swimming baths on Saturday afternoon last, and the committee of management are to…

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Twin City Tractors. Nebraska Tests Show Higher Ratings

The Bega District News · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 1

Advices received of the recent Nebraska tests on the new model K.T.A. Twin City tractor, disclosed considerably increased power ratings…

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Hardie’s Fibrolite. Fine Exhibit at Sydney Show Country Visitors Invited to Inspect

The Bega District News · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 4

One of the outstanding attractions at this year’s Royal Easter Show will be the large and comprehensive exhibit of Fibrolite asbestos-cement…

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Shoalhave A. and H. Associatio

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 1

Some difficulty has presented itself in getting a suitable date for the annual election of committee. The election was first set down for Saturday…

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R.a.s. Show Berry Wins Many Prizes

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 5

The R.A.S. Show was opened on Monday last in line weather. This was known as “Cattle Day,” and all the champions of the Commonwealth…

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Berry Butter Wins Coveted Prizes At the Royal Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 2

Congratulations to the Berry Rural Co-operative Society on its very fine successes at the R.A.S. Show. St far only three exhibits…

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Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 3

Members of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association are reminded that nominations for the committee for the ensuing year close at 12 noon to-day…

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Junior Farmers at Royal Show

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 5

On Sunday, April 12th, 2UW Studios were invaded toy the whole of the Junior Farmers comprising the camp at the R.A.S. show. The lads…

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Local and General News Show Dates

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 2

At yesterday’s, meeting of the Berry A. and H. Association it was decided to hold next year’s show on Friday and Saturday, February 5 and…

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Kilbirnie Royal Champion of Wingham Show To-day Lovely 14th ALSO

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 2

The Berry Welfare Farm is placing Berry on the map. Four bulls and one cow participated in the prizes at the Wingham…

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Junior Farmers at Royal Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 6

On Sunday, April 12th 2UW Studios were invaded by the whole of the Junior Farmers comprising the camp at the R.A.S. show. The lads,…

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Dodging Show Entry Fees

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 2

At the last meeting of the committee of the Campblltown Agricultural Society, discussion arose relative to trottiug entries, many owners…

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Football v. Dog Racing Show Society Request Turned Down

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 1

At the meeting of Bowral Council, last week, a letter was received from Bowral Horse Show Society, stating that the removal of equipment for…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association Annual Meeting

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 April 1936 · page 4

The annual meeting of members was held at the Nowra School of Arts yesterday forenoon. There was a good attendance of ladies and…

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Show Dates Roster Suggested by Union

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 April 1936 · page 1

A lengthy discussion took place on Thursday afternoon last at the meeting of the South Coast and Tablelands Agricultural Union, held at…

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Flower Show

The Bega District News · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 2

The autumn flower show arranged by St. John’s Church Women’s Guild was held in the School of Arts on Thursday, and the exhibition of…

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Shoalhaven A. and H.

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 7

A meeting of the committee was held at the Nowra School of Arts yesterday. Present Messrs. G. Borrowdale (President), J. M. Lamond, Vice-presidents: Mr. Hogan was elected senior vice-president, and Mr. W. R. Watts junior vice-president. Both gentlemen suitably responded…

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Nowra I. High School. Exhibition and Demonstration by the Infants Class

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 1

The Infants' Class, known as the Kindergartens, of the Nowra Intermediate High School gave an exhibition of work and demonstration of…

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Free Show Passes

The Nowra Leader · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 8

During a discussion on free passes at last meeting of Kempsey Show committee, Mr. A. Jeffrey said he was on the gate when two men came…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 2

Danezrs are reminded of the big show bull set down for Wednesday, 3rd June next, at Nowra. Until the advent of the pictures on…

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