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Shows & fairs, 1948

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Publicans Annoyed at Show Beer Arrangements

The Bega District News · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

Local members of the U.L.V.A. are hostile because the A.P. and H. Society intends to conduct its own booth at the Bega Show…

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Men I Met at Pambula Show

The Bega District News · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 2

There was the secretary, Mr. L. V. Oliver, a disabled Digger, doing his first show, but like a real Digger, he forgot disabilities and waded into the job like…

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Rain Mars Candelo Show High Quality Exhibits

The Bega District News · Tuesday 17 February 1948 · page 1

Despite heavy rain, on Friday afternoon, and an annoying drizzle throughout Saturday, a fair-sized crowd braved the weather and visited the beautifully situated Candelo Showground for the Candelo Show of 1948…

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Candelo Show Visitors

The Bega District News · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 6

Candelo Show invariably attracts many former local residents and among the spectators at the showground last Saturday, the following faces could be…

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Holiday for Bega Show

The Bega District News · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 3

The Chief Secretary’s Department advised that a holiday has been granted for the Bega Police Patrol within the Imlay Shire on Friday, February 27…

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Weight of Bullock at Candelo Show

The Bega District News · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 5

The bullock which was provided for the guessing the weight competition at the Candelo Show weighed 450 pounds. Three people guessed the exact weight…

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Bega Cycle Club to Race at Show

The Bega District News · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 9

The Bega Cycle Club has decided to suggest to the A. P. and H. Society that prizes for cycling events at the Bega Show should be £2 for first place in…

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Cobargo Has Fine Show Record Entries and Attendances

The Bega District News · Tuesday 24 February 1948 · page 1

Revelling in the best season the district has enjoyed for many years, the people of Cobargo exhibited and attended the annual show, held under the auspices of the Cobargo A. P. & H. Society, in record numbers…

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Wollongong Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 2

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 4, 5, 6, will be three big days for the Wollongong Annual Show. This is referred to as…

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FAR-SOUTH NATlONAL SHOW

The Bega District News · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 3

The first day of the Far South, National Show was held under perfect conditions. The Bega show ground was in…

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Noxious Weeds on Show Interesting Display

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 1

Mr. Jack Flynn, District Agrono mist, by an exhibition of forty noxious weeds, which appear—often in great abundance—in this district caused a…

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Sensational Fall at Show Interstate Rider Injured

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 3

Mrs. R. Hedley, of Melbourne, had a miraculous escape from serious injury when her “Texas” misjudged a jump in the Lady’s Hunt at the…

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“The News Hawk” Seen at the Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 2

The president of the Bega A. P.& H Society who usually appears before the public to make a speech and to thank his committee and those loyal workers…

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Bega Has Record Day Show Fine Weather Attracts Crowds

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 1

Fears were held for the success of the Far South National Show during the early part of the week, when dark clouds rolled around, and meterological advisers from their headquarters made alarming statements that a…

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Capacity Poultry Section Champion Bird of Show to C . U[?]ihien

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 3

The poultry section of the Show was a capacity show and had birds of a very high standard quality on exhibition…

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Royal Show All Phases of Agriculture Being Given Prominence

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 1

In keeping with the objects of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW to give the utmost prominence to give all spheres of…

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Exciting Show Trots Mile Record Broken

The Bega District News · Friday 5 March 1948 · page 4

Times were good in all trotting events at the Show, and Gilla Walla surprised most trotting fans by sensationally downing the Bega Cup…

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Pavilion Bombala Show

The Bega District News · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 3

Mrs. Holmes and her daughter Mrs. Hackett, of Kencona, who judged the jams and jellies at the Bombala Show last Wednesday were disappointed with…

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Weight of Bullock at Bega Show at Bega Show

The Bega District News · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 7

Mr. Dave Smith, of Bega guessed the correct weight of the bullock at the Bega Show, and won first prize. He guessed 731 pounds…

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Bega Show-and After

The Bega District News · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 5

Sir, I have read with interest your Editorial on the recent Bega Show. With most of your observations I entirely agree, but I beg space to disagree with a…

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