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South Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1940

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Nowra Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 4

Our neighbours at Nowra believe [?] good trotting programme, and have raised the prize-money in the Shoalhaven Trot from…

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Albion Park Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 4

The 51st show of the Albion Park A. and H. Association was held on Friday and Saturday last, and each day was well attended. The Hon…

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Finalising Arrangements For Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 5

A further meeting of the committee of the Berry A. and H. Association was held on Wednesday morning last, when final…

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Lennon’s Revue Mammoth Canvas Theatre at Berry on Show Night

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 5

Acknowledged to be the greatest theatrical organisation to tour the Commonwealth for many years, Lennon’s Musical Revue Company…

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Narooma Surf Carnival

The Bega District News · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

Narooma Club’s surf carnival yesterday passed off most successfully. In addition to the Bateman’s Bay, Moruya, Narooma, and Tathra Clubs, a…

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Kangaroo Valley News A. AND H. MEETING

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 16

The final meeting of the A. and H. Society before their annual show on 16th and 17th February was held on Friday night last. Apologies were…

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Show Meeting Adjourned Deaths of Popular Citizens

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 11

The weekly meeting of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, which was to have taken place yesterday morning, was…

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Nowra Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

Our neighbouring Show Committee has some very enthusiastic members, who are preparing special shade for the horses for their…

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Show Ribbons

The Bega District News · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 1

Nowra Agricultural Society, at its last meeting, discussed the advisability of doing away with prize ribbons in various classes, the reason…

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The Berry Show Big Entries Received

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

The event of the year, the Berry Annual Show, is set down for this week—Friday and Saturday, and Saturday night—and the entries…

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Kangaroo Valley Show February 16 and 17

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 4

One of the most popular shows in the group, the Kangaroo Valley Show, takes place on Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17, and…

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Berry’s Night Show. Price of Admission

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 2

In the advertisement in last issue of “The Register,” the price of admission to the night show was mentioned at 2/…

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Greater Scope for Young Judges Easter Show Innovation

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

The facilities of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales are being extended with a view to giving greater impetus to…

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Nowra Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 1

The 65th annual exhibition of the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association will open to-morrow (Thursday), and continue on Friday, Saturday, and…

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Bowls Bowlers See the Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 5

Lovers of the ancient game witnessed its temporary eclipse during the week-end, as members to a man put in an appearance at the Berry…

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54th Annual Show of Berry A. & H. Association Favoured with Ideal Weather Wonderful Display of State’s Best Cattle Pavilion Exhibits Agreeably Surprise Patrons Popular with Picnic Parties

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 3

THE 54th ANNUAL SHOW of the Berry Agricultural and Horticultural Association eventuated on Friday and Saturday last, and will go down in history as being one of the most successful for years, in spite of the dry spell that has caused such anxiety over a lengthy period…

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Colonel Somerville Opens the Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 16

With the aid of Carlin’s broadcasting service—which, incidentally, was the best yet heard on the ground— the official opening proceedings at…

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The Social Side of the Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 9

At the conclusion of the luncheon on he first day, the President (Mr. J. W. Henry) after submitting the loyal toast, expressed his pleasure at having…

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Show Notes

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

The grass in Bega show ring has been burnt off, and the water will be turned on to the ring, so that, even without rain, there should be a…

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Kangaroo Valley Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 5

The annual Kangaroo Valley Show takes place on Friday and Saturday of this week, and we are told that the entries are such as to…

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