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Shows & fairs, 1938

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At the Show Tiny Strange Human World’s Smallest Woman

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 14

This tiny “tree dweller” from the Central African jungles, whose tribe is fast becoming extinct, was brought out of the Dark Continent in…

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The Big Show. Active Preparations

The Bega District News · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

The decision of the Bega Agricultural Society’s committee to light the grounds and hold two night sessions in addition to three days’…

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BERRY’S 52nd Annual Show Favoured by Glorious Weather Excellent Display of Horses and Cattle Highly Interesting Hunting and Trotting Events

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 3

THE 52nd ANNUAL SHOW of the Berry Agricultural and Horticultural Friday Association was held on and 5, and the general verdict was…

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Nowra Show. Very Fine Exhibition

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 6

The sixty-third annual show, under the auspices of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association, commenced on Nowra showground yesterday (Thursday)…

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Show Prrparations

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 5

Last night's meeting of the Show Committee was attended by Messrs F. P. Bower (president), B. J. Collins, Dr. LOftus, E. J. Tynan, L…

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Show Preparations

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

At last week's meeting of the local Show Committee, Mr. F. F. Bower, presiding, there were also present Messrs A. R. Moffitt, P. J. Baldwin,…

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Confetti Battle. Amusing Novelty Races. Nowra Street Carnival

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 5

For unadulterated gaiety, the street carnival to be held at Nowra on Friday night, March 11, in connection with the 150th…

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At the Show. Tiny Strange Human. World's Smallest Woman

The Nowra Leader · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 5

This tiny tree dweller from the Central African jungles, whose tribe brought out of the Dark Continent in 1927 by Carl Hagenbeck's agents,…

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Burragate Show

The Bega District News · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 2

Burragate Agricultural Society’s ses[?]ui-centenary show the first to be held in the district this year, was held on Wednesday last. The…

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The Big Show Extra Classes Provided for

The Bega District News · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 2

Bega Agricultural Society’s committee held a long meeting on Friday night. Classes for a dog section were…

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Show Shorts

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 9

Mr. Artie Smith, who conducted the luncheon booth, is deserving of a special word of praise, both from the committee and the public. The…

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Fun and Gaiety for Nowra Street Carnival Amusing Novelty Races

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 3

For unadulterated gaiety, the street carnival to be held at Nowra on Friday night, March 11th, in connection with the 150th…

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Accidents at Nowra Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

During the high jumping contest at the Nowra Show 011 Friday, a serious accident occurred when Plain Eagle fell on his rider, Ross Nicholls,…

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Cars At The Show

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

There was a big discussion at Bega Agricultural Society’s meeting last Friday evening as to car parking at the show. Several members,…

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Daredevil Riders For Sydney Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

On the s.s. “Niagara,” which arrived in Sydney last Saturday, were “Suicide” Ted Elder and Pearl Elder, two outstanding figures in the…

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Show Week. Ald Robertson Wants Town to Do Its Part

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

In Bega council Ald. Robertson moved that the Mayor call a public meeting of business people and citizens to consider the illumination…

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Age Of Show Cattle Jersey Breeders Ask That Registration Certificates Be Accepted

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 1

On Friday evening last a deputation from the Far South branch of Australian Jersey Herd Society waited on Bega Agricultural Society…

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The Nowra Show Officially Opened by Minister for Works Large Crowds Attend Each Day

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

THE HON. E. S. SPOONER, Minister for Works and Local Government, officially opened the annual Nowra Show…

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Nowra Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

The 1938 Nowra Show will go down in history as one of the most successful exhibitions ever held in the Shoalhaven district…

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Show Prrparations

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 5

A splendid meeting of the committee put the finishing touches on show preparations last night. Mr. Bate, M.L.A., not being available, it…

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