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Shows & fairs, 1939

324 stories in South Coast's papers · page 3 of 17

Bega Show

The Bega District News · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

The Bega A., P. and H. Society will stage its annual exhibition on 8th, 9th, and 10th March next, three days and two nights, and the usual dance on…

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The Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

There is nothing like the annual Agricultural Show to stir the enthusiasm of the people of country towns. So far as Berry is concerned,…

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Strangely Assorted Pair At Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 5

The wedding of the world’s tallest man to Miss Alma Jones, a 3ft. midget, of Winnipeg, Canada, has caused much controversy among the loading…

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Tam-Tam Leopard Man at Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 5

Show visitors will have the unusual opportunity of seeing for the first time in Australia, Tam-Tam, a Leopard Man from darkest Africa, a…

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Hell’s Drivers At the Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 5

In this world of ours there are many ways of making a living. About the least inviting, I should say, is that of being a “Hell Driver.”…

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A Human With A Tail Boy from Borneo to be Seen at Show Link with the Past

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 4

According to Charles Darwin and others, man has descended from the apes, in the course of time, they say the tail has completely disappeared…

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Show Privileges

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

The sale of the rights of the Cobargo A.P. and H. Show booths was conducted in Auctioneer Kennedy's rooms…

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Cobargo Show

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

The Committee are at present making the necessary repairs to the pavilion and outbuildings in readiness for the big Show on…

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Nowra Show

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 4

With the advent of lighting the ring, Nowra show presents a new aspect for its 64th Annual Exhibition, and the novelty of seeing the ring…

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Narooma Surf Carnival Marred by Heavy Seas

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

The Narooma Surf Carnival Committee were unfortunate that on Sunday last, though the day was ideal, the surf was too…

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Goodwill Tour by Planes Grand Aerial Pageant Fine Exhibition by Pilots

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

The third annual Goodwill tour by the Royal Aero Club of N.S.W. to Bermagui, was made on Saturday and Sunday last…

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Wollongong Show. Local Exhibitor a Big Prizewinner in the Dog Section

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 8

Mrs. K. Miller, of Nowra, is to be congratulated on her big winning list with her dogs at the Wollongong Show, which is a big section conducted…

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A Human with a Tail. Boy From Borneo to Be Seen at Show. Link with the Past

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 6

According to Charles Darwin and others, man has descended from the apes, in the course of time, they say the tail has completely disappeared…

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Tam-tam Leopard Man at Nowra Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 14

Show visitors will have the unusual opportunity of seeing, for the first time in Australia. Tam-Tam. a Leopard Man from darkest Africa, a…

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Nowra Show To-morrow (Thursday), Friday and

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 4

To-morrow the 64th annual exhibition of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association will open with a-departure from the established custom laid…

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A Human with a Tail Boy From Borneo to Be Seen at Show Link with the Past

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 14

According to Charles Darwin and others, man has descended from the apes; in the course of time, they say. the tail has completely disappeared…

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BERRY’S 53rd Annual Show Favoured with Ideal Weather Record Entries Record Gate Receipts Inaugural Night Show Highly Successful

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 4

THE 53rd ANNUAL SHOW of the Berry Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held on Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4, and also on Saturday night, and was one of the most successful in the history…

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Refused Public Holiday at Berry for Kangaroo Valley Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

The town clerk has received word from the Chief Secretary’s Department, stating ,that owing to the short notice, the holiday asked for by the…

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Cobargo Show

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

At the Committee meeting held on Monday night, preparations were completed for the Annual Show on 1st and 2nd…

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Swimming Carnival at Bermagui South

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

The Blue Pool at Bermagui South presented an animated sight on Saturday last when the swimming carnival was held…

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