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South Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Nowra Show. Opposition to Change Parade From Second Day to First Day

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 8

Shoalhaven A. & II. Association's committee has had quite a number of reversals of form, of late, so far as decisions are concerned. At last…

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The Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. Society’s Weekly Notes — the Australian Jersey Herd Society (N.s.w. Branch)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 September 1938 · page 5

For the month of August, 46 Jerseys, all ages, exceeded their age standard under the official Australian pure-bred dairy cattle…

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Brisbane Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 10

At a meeting of the Southern New South Wales brunch of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society, held at Kiama, the president (Mr. George…

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Temora Show Successful Exhibition

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 4

The annual show of Temora P.A.H. and I. Association, held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week, was one of the most…

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Berry A. and H. Association

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 4

A meeting of the Berry A. and H. Association’s Committee was held on Wednesday morning last, when there were present: Messrs. S. N. Sharpe…

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The Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W. Society’s Weekly Notes Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society (Federal Council)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 5

At 17 years 3 months, Ruby 5th of Hillview has produced 395.71 lb. butterfat in an official 273 days’ test. Bred by the well-known South…

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Grand Parade to Be Held on the First Day of the Exhibition

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 6

A petition, per Mr. W. Callrey, signed by fifty members was received, asking the committee to reconsider the decision of the previous meeting in…

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Presbyterian Church Fair

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 15

The Spring Fair organised by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church took place in the School of Arts on Thursday and Friday last, and was in…

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Church Fair

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 6

The Presbyterian Church Fair at Nowra School of Arts on Thursday and Friday last week was officially opened by the Mayoress (Mrs. F. P…

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Australianities the First Goulburn Show

The Bega District News · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 1

The first show at Goulburn was held in 1846. It eventuated at Dan Thorne’s, afterwards known as “The Towers.” Among the heavy draughts…

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The Berry Show To be Opened by Mr. Spooner

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 1

The Hon. E. S. Spooner, M.L.A., Minister for Works and Local Government, is to officially open the Berry Show on Friday, February [?],…

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Cobargo A.P. and H. Society

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

The Committee met on Monday night and finalised matters in connection with the Flower Show, childrens' picnic etc. to be…

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Australianities the First Goulburn Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

The first Goulburn Show was held in 1846. It eventuated at Dan Thora'e afterwards known as "The Towers." Among the heavy draughts, F…

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Electric Shock. Warning to Boys Who Climb on Show Show Pavilion

The Bega District News · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 2

On Saturday a boy named Wilton, residing in Union Street was climbing on the roof of the Bega show pavilion, when he [?]pped and grabbed…

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Berry A. and H. Association

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 2

The next meeting of the committee of the Berry A. and H. Association will be held on Friday night, October 21, at 7.30 p.m. Members…

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Flower Show and Picnic

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 3

The local A.P. and H. Society will stage its annual Flower Show in the show-ground pavilion on Saturday' 29th October…

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Presbyterian Carnival

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 9

The fancy dress carnival, arranged by the Girls’ Auxiliary at the Presbyterian Hall last Thursday, was a great success both socially and financially,…

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Berry A. and H. Association Committee Meeting

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 5

The Berry A. and H. Committee meeting was held on Friday night last, when there were present: Messrs. Sharpe (president). Agar…

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Carnival at the Presbyterian School Hall

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 6

On Thursday night last week the Presbyterian School Hall was packed with patrons, eager to see the members of the Girls' Auxiliary in action…

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Shoots From the Flower Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 2 November 1938 · page 14

At the flower show on Friday, the judge, Mr. Waller, expressed surprise at the remarkable blooms after such a torrential rainfall,…

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