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Shows & fairs, 1941

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Current Topics, Bega Show. Token Prizes

The Bega District News · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 2

In connection with the forth coming Bega Show, the net proceeds of which will be devoted to patriotic funds it has been resolved to…

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1941 Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 14

The secretary of the local Show Society has been having a look round among the horse owners at Wollongong, and was surprised at the…

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Nowra’s 66th Annual Exhibition

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

Although Nowra has cut back to two days for this year’s show the schedule contains considerably more than the average number of items…

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Overseas Attraction For Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 5

Greenhalgh and Jackson, Australia’s premier showmen, present at the Berry Show this year two of the best attractions ever presented…

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The Berry Show To-morrow and

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 5

To-morrow will see the starting of the annual show, and we can truthfully say that never before in the history of the association have…

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Berry Show Attraction Tiny, Strange African Tree Woman

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 3

This tiny tree-dweller from the Central African jungles, whose tribe is fast becoming extinct, was brought out of the Dark Continent in 1925…

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Roy Bell’s Boxers and Wrestlers At the Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 5

One of the attractions at the Berry Show which always appeals to the public is Roy Bell’s boxing and wrestling show, and once again…

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Show Butter

The Bega District News · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 3

Mr Ballard, senior Dairy Instructor, asks us to. advise butter . factory managers that butter in the loin weeks stored class for Bega Show…

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The Local Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 3

Some quick and excellent work was done on Thursday last by Mr. H. J. Bate, M.L.A., in getting a bank holiday through for Friday. At 11.30 that…

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Boxing and Wrestling for Nowra Show

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 3

Boxing and wrestling fans attending Nowra show on both days can rest assured that plenty of fight fun and wrestling spills will be provided by…

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Nowra Show Holiday

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

Nowra Show Committee has to thank Mr. Bate, M. L.A., for having a public holiday gazetted for their show on Friday. It was 11.30 a.m…

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Berry Boxer for Nowra Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

Berry boxing enthusiasts will no doubt be interested to know that Mery. Button, the local boy, has agreed to tackle Dick Tuite in Roy…

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For the Spitfire Fund. Big Effort at Eden. Ball Friday Night. — Sports Carnival

The Bega District News · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

In the advertising columns of this paper to-day will be seen the announcement of a great effort to be made at Eden to assist the Spitfire…

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BERRY’S 55th Annual Exhibition Large Attendance Pleased with Splendid Cattle, Horses and Pavilion Exhibits Highest Standard of Past Shows Fully Maintained

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 3

When the Berry Show Committee decided to give a lead to other societies on the South Coast and proceed with the 1941 show, there were, quite naturally, many who doubted the wisdom of holding…

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Show Doings

The Bega District News · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 3

Bega Agricultural Society’s committee has decided to form a war savings certificate group, and on the suggestion of Mr R. Cochrane the…

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Nowra Show Breaks All Two-day Records Remarkable Exhibition Under Adverse Conditions Splendid Public Support Ensures Successful Show (Gate Takings Total £370)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 10

Though at one stage there was a likelihood of the 1941 show being abandoned, the event will go down in history as one of the most remarkable…

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Show Speeches the Official Luncheon

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 7

On the opening day of the Nowra show, there were a number of speeches at the official luncheon, over which the President of the Society (Mr. A. A…

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Royal Show Junior Farmer Classes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 6

Classes for young farmers at the Royal Show this year will have a greater appeal for them than in previous years. The total number of…

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Nowra Will Assist Greek Cause Carnival and Cards on February 28

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 5

In response to appeals from the Lord Mayor of Sydney and the Consul-General for Greece, for assistance to the Greek relief fund, a meeting of…

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Nowra Stages Excellent Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

The Nowra Show was held in pleasant weather on Friday and Saturday last, and attracted large crowds each day…

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