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Shows & fairs, 1950

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Spring Fair of Presbyterian Church Creates Good Deal of Interest

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 October 1950 · page 2

The annual Spring Fair organised by the Presbyterian Church of Berry was well attended on Friday last, when the…

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Show Society Entertainment

The Bega District News · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 12

At the last committee meeting of the Bega A. P. and H. Society, it was decided that an entertainment be held on the first night of the racing carnival…

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New Exhibitor for Art Show

The Bega District News · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 1

At the Bega Valley Art Society Exhibition, opening next week, a new member, Leonard Long, of Nowra, will exhibit…

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Successful Art Show Bega Art Society Exhibition Splendid

The Bega District News · Friday 27 October 1950 · page 2

The not so small meeting room at the Bega Valley County Council was packed to capacity last night for the opening of the Bega Art Society’s fourth exhibition…

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Standard High At Art Exhibition Visiting Artist's High Praise For Work

The Bega District News · Tuesday 31 October 1950 · page 1

"It was a pleasure to find the standard of your show up to any that I have seen for years. I have visited many city exhibitions and a lot more in country centres, but I have not seen anything better than work here to-night,” said…

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Berry A. and H. Association Payment for Special Car Stands

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 November 1950 · page 1

The Berry Show Committee decided at their meeting on Wednesday of last week that a fee be charged for special car stands…

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R.S.L. Carnival Not Well Attended Good Financial Result Despite Small Crowd

The Bega District News · Friday 3 November 1950 · page 7

The Carnival organised by the Bega sub-branch of the R.S.L. and held on the Showground last Saturday afternoon and night, although not favoured with over large attendances, was highly successful from the point of view…

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An Association Of Art Needs Taste, Training Local Show Provokes A Great Deal Of Interest

The Bega District News · Friday 3 November 1950 · page 4

An appreciation of art is so dependent on one's innate taste, intellectual approach, and artistic experience—and training—that the subject becomes complex and certainly challenges those intrepid souls who would be brave enough…

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High Standard of Blooms Successful Show at Bermagui

The Bega District News · Tuesday 7 November 1950 · page 4

In spite of recent heavy rains and winds the quality of the blooms at the flower show, organised by the ladies of All Saints Church of…

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Britain’s Latest Aircraft on Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 1

The Society of British Aircraft Constructors recently displayed their latest and most advanced aircraft at their annual show at Farnborough. The show, visited by airline operators and technicians from the world, demonstrated progress made during the past year…

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Berry A. and H. Association

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 November 1950 · page 1

Every available member of the committee of the Berry A. and H. Association was present at the meeting last week, with the…

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Bega Dressmaking Teacher Commended Technical College Exhibition Attracts Interest, Crowds

The Bega District News · Friday 24 November 1950 · page 4

When Miss Lee, teacher in charge of the dressmaking section of the Wollongong Technical College, came to Bega inspect the annual exhibition of the students of the Bega dressmaking classes, she did not expect to see one of her…

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Show Rider Injured Unbroken Horse Falls on Jennifer Otton

The Bega District News · Friday 24 November 1950 · page 2

Show rider, Jennifer Otton, 15, of Upper Brogo, while breaking in a saddle horse near her home received injuries to her back and pelvic…

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Berry A. and H. Association

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 December 1950 · page 2

The Berry Show Committee met last night, and discussed arrangements for the forthcoming show on February 2 and 3, 1951…

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Princess’s Portrait Hung in Exhibition

The Bega District News · Friday 15 December 1950 · page 7

A new portrait of Princess Elizabeth is now on view at the Royal Institute Galleries in London. Later, it will be permanently hung at the…

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Dapto Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 December 1950 · page 2

The committee of the Dapto Show offers the best schedule of prizes in its history for its annual show, to be held on Friday,…

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1951 R.a.s. Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 December 1950 · page 3

Notwithstanding that the Royal Easier Show next year will commence on Friday, March 16, and continue for a period of ten days…

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1951 Royal Easter Show Cattle Section

The Bega District News · Friday 29 December 1950 · page 6

In announcing the appointment of its judges to officiate in the Cattle Section at the, 1951 Royal Easter Show, which is to be held from…

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