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South Coast · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

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Berry Show Cattle. Registered or Unregistered

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 1

Increasing in popularity each succeeding year, those primarily reasonable for the wonderful cattle show at Berry’s annual…

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Queen Buys Luggage at Industries Fair

The Bega District News · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

This picture shows two pieces of t he seven-piece suite of lightweight zip luggage purchased at the London Section of the British Industries Fair by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. The luggage is in waterproof canves in a Brodle tartan with leather trimmings…

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Royal Show Judging Unsatisfactory District Exhibit Manager Critical

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 6

“I am of the opinion that the judging of the district exhibits at the Royal Show this year was unsatisfactory in general. The fruit…

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More Money for "B" Riding Roads Councillor Asks for Fair Deal

The Bega District News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

"I wish to draw attention to the fact that according to the figures shown here, £773 has been spent on the roads of "A" riding, £370 in "C" riding and only £60 in "B" riding. There is no doubt that is not a fair…

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Cooma Poultry Show Bega Has Best Bird

The Bega District News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 5

Though the 220 entries represented a decided falling-off on those of previous years Cooma Poultry Club’s Annual Poultry Show…

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Life Membership Raised Show Society's Special Meeting

The Bega District News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 2

A special meeting of the Bega A. P. & H. Society was held last Tuesday at the secretary's office. Mr. Dan Gowing's resolution, "that…

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Champion Oxfordshire Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 12 July 1949 · page 6

The Oxfordshire Agricultural Society held a three-day show recently at Kidlington Airport, seven miles from Oxford city, and received a record-breaking entry. This picture shows the First Prise and Champion Female and Supreme Champion and BIythwood Bowl Jersey Cow in the progeny…

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Berry A. and H. Assn. Appointment of Stewards

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 July 1949 · page 3

The principal business of the meeting of the Berry A. and H. Association, on Friday last, was the appointment of…

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Kangaroo Valley A and H Association Highly Successful Year

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 July 1949 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Kangaroo Valley A. and H. Association, held recently, [?] the annual report by the…

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Fooder Conservation Berry A. and H. Association’s Competition Won by Mr. J. Binks, of Broughton Village

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 July 1949 · page 6

The District Agronomist, Mr. M. A . K. McDonald, of Kiama. who judged the Berry A. and H. Association’s fodder…

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Gymnastic Display Outstanding Exhibition

The Bega District News · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 5

The gymnastic team under the leadership of John Finucane gave an excellent display at the Catholic Youth Concert held in Bega…

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Show Committee Meets Preparations Begin for Show

The Bega District News · Friday 22 July 1949 · page 2

The Committee of the Bega A., P[?] & H. Society met at the secretary’s office on Tuesday morning last, and began preparations for the 1950…

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Candelo Ladies Work For Show Substantial Sum Raised

The Bega District News · Tuesday 9 August 1949 · page 3

The Candelo A.H. & D.F. Association’s Ladies Committee was formed on January 27, 1949. Since then the very substantial sum of…

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Candelo’s Show Success Due To Co-Operation President Praises His Colleagues

The Bega District News · Tuesday 9 August 1949 · page 4

The success of this association last year was due to the co-operation of all the officials and committee, and their enthusiasm for presenting a good show—providing finances for future development of the Candelo Show Ground…

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Berry A. and H. Assn

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 August 1949 · page 1

Thirty out of 35 members attended the committee meeting of the Berry A. and H. Association on Friday night last, with the…

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Show Judges

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 August 1949 · page 1

Among the judges selected for the dairy cattle at the Melbourne Royal Show are: AIS, Mr. G. J. Alexander, of Kiama;…

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Facilities for Show Kitchen Improvements to Be Made

The Bega District News · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 1

Those harassed ladies who have struggled so long in the luncheon pavilion, at the Bega show ground, will be relieved to learn that soon…

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A Brighter Show Ring Is Bega's Hope Some Hunting Classes Cancelled

The Bega District News · Friday 19 August 1949 · page 1

Hoping to brighten up the ring programme at the next Far South National Show the committee if the Bega A. P. and H. Society has cancelled two hunting events in the horse section…

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Was in Dyer Show

The Bega District News · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 7

Sir,—I am writing to thank you for the news item about myself in the Bob Dyer show. I hope to be coming to Bega next…

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More Poultry Classes for Bega Show

The Bega District News · Friday 26 August 1949 · page 8

At its recent meeting the Bega A. P. & H. Society decided to increase poultry classes in the schedule of prises from 64 to 100 classes…

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