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Shows & fairs, 1952

106 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 6

The Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 January 1952 · page 2

With the advent of 1952, the thoughts of many of our residents turn to the annual Berry Show, and so we find…

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Dapto Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 January 1952 · page 1

In addition to its best allround display of five breeds of dairy cattle, Dapto Show, on January 18 and 19, features special…

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The Berry Show Meeting of Committee

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 January 1952 · page 1

The president, Mr. P. V. O’Keeffe, opened the meeting of the committee of the Berry A. and H. Association, on Friday…

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Sole Bros’ Circus and Wild West Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 January 1952 · page 1

That the most entrancing, captivating, alluring, fascinating and attractive of all entertainments on the circus. Sole Bros, is…

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Breeders Declare Show “Black”

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 January 1952 · page 7

Maitland Show Council has refused to meet the request of the Hunter Valley Registered Cattle Breeders…

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Wonder Horse to Come to the Berry Show Committee Reverses Decision

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 January 1952 · page 3

The Berry Show Committee last night decided to reverse its decision of the previous meeting, and now the owner of the…

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The Building Exhibition in London

The Bega District News · Friday 18 January 1952 · page 1

The 24th Building Exhibition was opened in London recently by the Minister of Works, the Rt. Hon. David Eccles. The Exhibition, the biggest of its kind ever held in Britain, provided a complete survey of the building industry and its…

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Bermagui Has Surf Carnival Raging North Easter Whips Up Strong Sea

The Bega District News · Friday 18 January 1952 · page 7

Bermagui had its first taste of surf events, since an attempt was made to re-form the local surf life saving club, on Sunday, when a series of events were concluded with the Tathra and Moruya Clubs…

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Show Luncheon Pavilion

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 2

The members of the Bega C.W.A. will again be invited to conduct the luncheon pavilion at the show this year, on the same…

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Official Opening for Bega Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 January 1952 · page 1

An official opening ceremony at the Far South Coast National Show, at Bega, has been frowned on by many…

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Kiama Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 3

The 10th annual show of the Kiama A and H. Association takes place on Saturday and Monday, January 26 and 28. The…

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The Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 3

The big event of the year is just one week off—Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2 next. By the way, it sometimes…

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London Cycle and Motor Cycle Show

The Bega District News · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 1

The annual Cycle and Motor Cycle Show was recently opened by the new Minister of Transport, Mr. J. S. Maclay, at Earls Court, London. Among the many exhibits was this new three-wheel car. The small car is powered by a 7½ horsepower, four cylinder side…

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The Berry Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 2

The annual Berry Show, the event of the year for this town and district, takes place this Friday and Saturday, and all…

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Fodder in Show Pavilion

The Bega District News · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 5

Immediately after Friday's fires, Monaro and district people not affected, soon had fodder moving along the roads to Bega, to feed the hungry stock. The Bega Show Pavilion is being used as a collecting and distributing base…

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No Candelo Show Joins Pambula and Cobargo

The Bega District News · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Candelo Show Society Committee, on Saturday night, it was decided by a majority of one vote,…

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Nowra Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 3

The secretary of the [?] Show, Mr. [?] was said at [?] with a [?] for neck to mop up the [?]…

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Local & General Kangaroo Valley Show

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 2

The ever popular Kangaroo Valley Show takes place on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 16. Read the advt. in…

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Berry’s Biggest Cattle Show Disastrous Bush Fires Affect Attendance on First Day Olympic Hunt, Seen for First Time on the Coast, Delights Spectators

The South Coast Register · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT AND COMMITTEE OF THE BERRY AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION…

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Bega Show Postponed Might Be Held On Date After Easter

The Bega District News · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 7

The Far South Coast National Show, which was being organised for February 28 and 29 and March 1, has been postponed, although some members of the Committee of the Society were inclined to favour an…

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