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Shows & fairs, 1949

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Show President Busy on Ground Unable to Attend Committee Meeting

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 1

Mr. Percy Ubrihien, president of the Bega A.P. arid H. Society, was so busy last Tuesday, personally directing preparations on the show…

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Overseas and Interstate Judges Cattle Section—1949 Royal Easter Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 4

As in former years the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has again been fortunate in securing the services of leading overseas and…

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Pambula Show Almost Postponed Good Rains Came Into Save Drastic Move

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 1

If rain hadn’t come when it did last month, in the Pambula district, there is no doubt the Pambula Show would have been postponed, and in danger of even being abandoned, stated youthful show president Mr. Jim Hawkins. However, Mr. Hawkins had no worries about the success of the Pambula Agricultural,Agricultural,…

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The Berry Show Comments

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 1

Invariably, in spite of how extensive the show report may be, some important phases of its activities are overlooked—and…

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Remarkable Poultry Awards Mb. Claude Ubrihien at Nowra Show

The Bega District News · Friday 18 February 1949 · page 1

Mr. Claude Ubrihien, with 20 entries for the Poultry Section of the Nowra Show, scored 18 firsts, two seconds, two champions and five…

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C. of E. Fair & Dance Large Crowd Enjoy the Fun

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 2

A large crowd congregated outside the Show Pavilion, under bright lights, on Saturday night to enter the carnival spirit of the Fun…

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Will Watch Park Car Parking for Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 4

Bega Municipal Council is now very conscious of its neatly trimmed park, and when, the annual application was made by the Bega A.P…

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Mr. Jack Beale, M.L.A. For Cobargo Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 1

Mr. Jack G. Beale M.L.A., Member for South Coast, has announced his intention of being at the Cobargo show which takes place on Wednesday and…

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Candelo Show Breaks Rain Hoodoo Perfect Weather For Efficient Display

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 1

Those people interested in records were asking at Candelo, on Saturday, whether it wasn’t a record that a Candelo Show should go off for two days without a drop of rain falling to mar the annual exhibition. Having gained the unhappy reputation of attracting rain during its show days, the Candelo…

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Show Team

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 1

Mr. Jack McGee, of Berry has gone to Newcastle and other nearby shows with his term of horses, carrying with him the…

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Hurt in Show Hunt

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 3

The well-known showring rider, Geoff Smith of Numbas, had a nasty fall in a hunting event at the Kangaroo Valley show on…

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Nowra’s Great Show Gate Takings Exceed All Records

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 4

The Nowra 73rd Annual Show, held on February 11 and 12, was a record success, with record entries and attendances. The…

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Kangaroo Valley’s Annual Show Fine Exhibitions of District’s Resources

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 1

Heartiest congratulations to the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Association on the the splendid exhibition it…

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At Candelo Show Many Visitors

The Bega District News · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 5

Among the visitors at Candelo Show who renewed acquaintance with friends made during their residence in the locality were Mr. Lou Joseph; Mr. and…

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Show President Critical of Committee Says He Has Been Let Down

The Bega District News · Friday 25 February 1949 · page 1

“There is plenty to do on the show ground clearing up, and this must be done next week end. I hope that the working-bee I am trying to organise for next Saturday and Sunday will receive more attention than the last time an…

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Cobargo Show Society on Its Mettle Fine Show Despite Cold Weather

The Bega District News · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 1

Cobargo A. P. & H. Society, this year, was put on its mettle as it had some pressing showground improvements to carry out, and a new president, Mr. Matt Sawtell, to fit into the position of leader. That the many tasks were completed in time and the show went off efficiently, under none…

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Ring & Track Ready Promise of Record Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 2

Whatever doubts the public may have held about the reconstructed show ring and track being ready for this week’s show, can be put at rest…

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Mr. Harry Salway Resents Criticism Withdraws Cattle From Cobargo Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 8

A notable absentee from exhibiting Jersey breeders at Cobargo last week was Mr. Harry Salway, of the Wilgo Stud. There is no doubt the section suffered by his action. However, it was a pity that such a prominent local breeder…

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Unable to Attend Show Mr. Allan Fraser’s Prior Engagement

The Bega District News · Tuesday 1 March 1949 · page 4

Mr Allan Fraser, M.H.R., has accepted an invitation to be present and to speak at the Queanbeyan Show and Smoke Social…

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“Berry Show the Best” Argument Settled by the Member for South Coast

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 2

In a recent issue of the Nowra “Leader” the Editor quoted a discussion he was having at the Nowra Show with the Editor of…

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