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Shows & fairs, 1947

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Show Trotting Exciting

The Bega District News · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 3

The trotting at the sho was excellent and provided that little extra kick of proinnged excitement Marble Rock driven by Smith…

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Skill in Bega Show Ring

The Bega District News · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 3

The speed of the ring events was maintained throughout and kept the big crowds fin good humour The grass on the ring had come along surprisingly well…

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What People Said at the Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 3

One of the greatest attractions about a country show is the splendid opportunity it provides people to meet their friends, interesting personalities, and-visitors from far and wide…

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The 1947 Bega Show Fine Standard Attendances Satisfactory

The Bega District News · Tuesday 4 March 1947 · page 1

During the past few days, cloudy, foggy unsettled conditions pointed towards disappointing weather for the Far south Coast National Show The First day, however broke fine and hot with blue sky…

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Swimming Carnival

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 2

The Berry Swimming Club carnival, held at the pool attracted a large attendance, and all present appeared to enjoy the…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers’ Annual Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 2

The annual show of the Gerringong Junior Farmers’ Club was held on Saturday last, in spite of the rain. It was most…

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THORPE MeCONVILLE’S SHOW

The South Coast Register · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 2

Back in Berry last night after an absence of some years, Thorpe McConville’s show attracted a big audience, which…

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Barry Rutter Gets Exhibition

The Bega District News · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 2

Congratulations are being showered on Barry Butter for its gathering an exhibition in science at the Sydney University Coming after his disappointment which…

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Noticed at the Bega Show

The Bega District News · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

The grand hunting team, horses and riders, of F. G. McPaul Also the chief’s fine management of the team, and sons Roy and Kevin…

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Cobargo Show Fine Weather For Opening

The Bega District News · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 5

The hard-working and worrying Cobargo Show Committee was relieved and delighted to be greeted on Wednesday morning by a day made beautiful by a warm sun, tempered by a light fresh breeze, shining from the clearest of…

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Excellent Stud Cattle Entries for Royal Easter Show

The Bega District News · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 4

Drought conditions and labour shortages have not retarded the enthusiasm of stud cattle breeders in submitting entries for the 1947 Royal…

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Cobargo Show Second Day Events

The Bega District News · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 4

The quality of the Jersey section at the Cobargo Show was up to the standard of the other three shows. Although entries were not as numerous as in previous shows, the competition was keen…

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Local & General Nowra’s Show Profit

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 March 1947 · page 2

Mr. Reuben King, secretary of the Nowra Show Committee, [?] a meeting of the committee that he estimated that…

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Bega Show Notes

The Bega District News · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 2

I cannot resist the urge to have a “little say” about the recent show. Having seen and written of them for over 40 years, I can say right away that it was well up to the standard. Of course the intensely hot and dry weather through,…

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Junior Farmers More Show Results

The Bega District News · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

Project book prize: Betty Beaden 1 Bern Wakeling 2 Rural Bank prize- for best aggregate in Junior Farmer section: Boys, v Douglas…

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Cooma Show . Bega and District Men Attend

The Bega District News · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 4

Points of interest from the Cooma Show was Mr. F. G. McPaul's carrying off of many ribbons in the ring section. He was awarded the championship ribbon…

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Bemboka Carnival Tantawanglo Bidden

The Bega District News · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 2

The raring horse wild buckjumpers and their riders operated at Bemboka last Saturday when the Bemboka A.H. & D.F. Association held a…

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Moruya Show Our People Do Well

The Bega District News · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 3

Saturday afternoon at the Moruya Show was a homely affair for the good number of Bega and district folk who had made the journey north to the neighbouring society’s annual exhibition. '…

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Berry A. and H. Assn

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Berry A. and B. Association [?] held or, Friday night last with the president (Mr. N. K…

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The Late Show. Very Pleasing Report by the Treasurer

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 4

The has treasurer (Mr W. R .Lack ) submitted a report on the inanes of the late Berry Show, to a meeting of the…

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