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Shows & fairs, 1938

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Bega Poultry Show I. Emarks by the Judge

The Bega District News · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 3

Mr F. Owen Franch, who judged the various classes at Bega Poultry Show, held on Friday and Saturday last, gave the following impressions…

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The Noble Convict & the Fair Quakeress. How Sir Henry Browne Hayes Was Responsible for One of Sydney's Historic Landmarks

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 11

Each year When Spring comes round Sydneysiders (and visitors) make a S pilgrimage to Wentworth House in the harbour-facing suburb of…

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The Agricultural Society

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 June 1938 · page 16

The “Pioneer Ball,” set down the 29th June, will undoubtedly be in keeping with the excellent standard invariably displayed in connection…

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Bega Agricultural Society Annual Report

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 6

[?]adies and Gentlemen Your Committed has much pleasure in placing before you the Report and Balance Sheet for the year…

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Bega Agricultural Society Annual Meeting. Record Year

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of Bega A. P. and H. Society was held on Friday night last Mr. A. J. Sims, president, being in the chair, and…

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Berry A. and H. Assn. Committee Meeting

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 2

There was a large attendance of the Berry Show Committee on Wednesday morning last, when a number of important matters were dealt…

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The Agricultural Society

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 12

The “Pioneer Ball” committee met yesterday afternoon and dealt with many matters connected with the forthcoming ball…

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Bega Agricultural Society Colonel Irwin Elected President

The Bega District News · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 2

There was a big attendance of committee at the meeting on Friday night last, when, according to a resolution carried last year, the…

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The Agricultural Society

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 4

The next show will probably create another record in the history of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association. If present intentions of the Committee…

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Showground Improvements. Three Days' Show Decided On. Mr. Calcraft Gives Notice of Motion in Regard to Holding a Night Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 11

An animated discussion took place at the committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. II. Association in regard to the additional showground…

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Candelo Agricultural Society. Farewell to Messrs. Scarvell and JOHNSON

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 2

At Candelo town hall on Tuesday evening there was a large muster of members of Candelo Agricultural Society for the farewell and…

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Kangaroo Valley Show Ball

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 5

The annual ball in aid of the Kangaroo Valley A. & H. Association, on Wednesday night last, attracted quite a large number of visitors to the…

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Candelo Agricultural Society Members Pay Tribute to Be Parting Members

The Bega District News · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 2

In Candelo town hall on Tuesday night last there was a large gathering of members of the Candelo Agricultural Society to farewell…

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Berry A. and H. Association Monthly Meeting

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Berry Show Committee was not .so largely attended as usual, those present being: Messrs. S. N. Shaipe…

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Pioneer Ball Nowra A. and H. Association's Successful Effort

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 2

It was a happy thought on the part of the Nowra A. and H. Association to call their annual social event “The Pioneer Ball,” held, as it…

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Big Hospital Carnival Thursday October 20

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 5

Preliminary steps have been taken for the holding of a big carnival in aid of Bega District Hospital on October 20. It is six years since…

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Going Abroad To Seek R.A.S. Show Attractions

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 4

The Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales at its meeting held on Friday last decided to send Mr. T. B…

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Show Dates. Protest From Campbelltown

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 12

At the committee meeting of the Shoalhaven A. & H. Association, held on Tuesday, the secretary, Mr. R. King, J.P., read the appended…

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Bega Agricultural Society the Annual Ball

The Bega District News · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

The annual ball in aid of the Bega Agricultural Society will be held in the show pavilion on Thursday August 4, and on Tuesday afternoon…

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Bega Agricultural Society Debentures Likely to Be Issued

The Bega District News · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

At a meeting of Bega Agricultural Society on Friday night last, the president, Colonel Irwin, reported the result of his recent interview…

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