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Shows & fairs, 1937

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Chevrolet Truck Show. Given Excellent Reception

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 7

Eight different models of Chevrolet utility vehicles and trucks were included in the interesting show which Barnes' gave at their showrooms this…

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Show and Sesqui-Centenary Celebrations

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1937 · page 3

A meeting of a sub-committee appointed by the Shoalhaven Chamber of Commerce to draw up a tentative programme for the local celebration…

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Local and General Carnival Dance

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 2

The School of Arts Committee are organising a carnival dance and euchre party on Wednesday, August 18, — Keep this date in mind…

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Agricultural Society

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 4

The annual meeting of the local A. H. & D. F. Association yesterday afternoon was splendidly attended, Mr. F. F. Bower presiding…

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Show and Sesqui-centenary Celebrations

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 8

A meeting of a sub-committee appointed by the Shoalhaven Chamber of Commerce to draw up a tentative programme for the local celebration…

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Of Interest to You. Frosts. Show Ball, Aug. 25th. Ambulance Ball next week

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 3

One of the heaviest frosts experienced throughout the Shoalhaven district occurred on Tuesday morning. The same applied to part of…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee was held at the School of Arts, Nowra, yesterday forenoon. Present—Messrs. Borrowdale…

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Local and General Shoalhaven Show Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 2

The annual Shoalhaven Show Ball will he held in the Nowra School of Arts Hall on Wednesday, August 25. [?] 6 and [?] Make a note…

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The Show Ball

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 1

The annual ball of the A. and H. Association is the next big social function of the year. The fixture is set down for the 25th, and…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 7

The annual ball set down for the 25th will be in keeping with the high, class work exhibited by the ladies connected with the Society in…

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Magnificent Success Police Boys’ Club Ball . Smashes Records. Great Danging Crowd in Show Pavilion

The Bega District News · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 2

“Wanted by the Police—1000 dancers to attend the Police Boys’ Club Ball”—so ran the heading of the poster for the first ball of the Bega…

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Presentation of Trophies. Won at Klama Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society on Tuesday night last week, several trophies won at the recent show were presented…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 5

For the show ball on Wednesday next the committee has engaged something new in the way of music. Lyle Pearse, with "The Dark Town…

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Shoalhaven A. and H. Association

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 5

The adjourned meeting of committee was held at the School of Arts, Nowra, yesterday morning. Present Messrs. J. W. Henry (vice-president…

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Kangaroo Valley A. and H. Association Ball

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 7

Kangaroo Valley Agricultural Society is holding a grand ball on Wednesday, September 1st. A euchre party will also be held on the same…

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Bega Agricultural Society Forward Moves — Show. Ground Improvement, Combined Show

The Bega District News · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 2

At Bega Agricultural Society on Tuesday two important matters were discussed, and there was general unanimity…

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Nowra Show Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 2

Everything is in apple-pie order for the big Show Ball in the Nowra School of Arts on Wednesday next, August 25, when the Darktown…

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Agricultural Society

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 7

Last week's committee meeting of the local Agricultural Society was attended by Messrs F. F. Bower (president), A. McPaul, R. Shelley, J. F…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 8

A committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association was held on Tuesday. Present: Messrs J. Henry (Chairman), Calcraft, Rauch,…

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Council and Agricultural Society. a Matter of £50

The Bega District News · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

When the Land Board granted the application of Bega Agricultural Society to purchase and enclose part of East Street the value of the road…

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