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Shows & fairs, 1952

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Big Increase in Accidents Figures Show Rise Over 1950 Total

The Bega District News · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 1

In a statistical statement, issued by the Department of Road Transport and Tramways of New South Wales for the year 1951, figures show that there is an increase in accidents over 1950 by 17.1…

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Underwater Tv at U.k. Radio Show

The Bega District News · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 7

Under-water television will be demonstrated to the public for the first time at Britain's 19th National Radio Show when it opens at…

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Fair Percentage Of Bega Rates In

The Bega District News · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 1

The Bega Municipal Council has collected 96.13 per cent. of its rates for the current year, which collection totals £22,538, and is 91.33 per cent. of the current levy and arrears…

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Local Artists to Have Exhibition

The Bega District News · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 2

At the Annual General meeting of the Bega Valley Art Society held oh Wednesday, August 20, it was decided to r hold' the Annual…

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Brisbane Show Winner

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 4

We often “skite” about our AIS Cattle, and a further opportunity was given at the recent Brisbane Show by demonstrating…

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The Auckland Show (A Trip through New Zealand —continued from Last Issue)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 1

When preliminary arrangements were being made with the New Zealand Tourist Bureau for our visit to the Dominion…

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Berry A. and H. Association

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 1

The Berry A. and H. Association’s committee met on Friday night last and discussed a number of matters associated with…

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Cobargo Wants Show Secretary

The Bega District News · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 2

The resignation of Miss Vera Welsh grom the position of secretary of the Cobargo Agricultural, Horticultural,…

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Ladies’ Committee Help Candelo Show Society

The Bega District News · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 5

The Ladies’ Committee of the Candelo A. H, and D. F. Association held six meetings during the year at which the…

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No Show But Finances Sound Candelo A. H. & D. F. Assn Looks To Future

The Bega District News · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 2

Candelo Agricultural, Horticultural and Dairy Farmers’ Association was another show society unable to hold its annual show this year because of the bushfires, but the financial position of the…

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Resignation of Show Secretary Mr. L. P. Higgins Elected Pro Tem

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 September 1952 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Berry A, and H. Association, the resignation of Mr. A. R. Gillam as secretary was…

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Show President’s Warning

The Bega District News · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Bega A.,‘P. and H. Society, on Tuesday night, the President (Mr. J. B. D’Arcy) remarked…

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Berry Show Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 2

The annual Berry Show Ball takes place at the School of Arts this Friday night, and all arrangements are well in hand for…

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School Sports Southern Illawarra Carnival at Nowra

The South Coast Register · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 4

Although beaten in the point store championship, at the Southern Illawarra Schools’ athletic carnival at Nowra last…

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Horses for Bega Spring Carnival

The Bega District News · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 2

The organising committee of the Bega A.,P. and H. Society’s Spring Carnival has appointed Mr. Herb Parbery horse judge…

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Donations for Show Society

The Bega District News · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

A number of individuals and [?]siness firms have made donations to the Bega A. P. and H. Society for the Spring…

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A. and H. Ball Three Hundred Dancers Have Enjoyable Night

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 1

The annual A. and H. Ball on Friday night last was up to the high standard of previous Show Society entertainments, the…

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Jubilee Travelling Art Exhibition For Bega Shows Every Step In Aust Watercolour Painting

The Bega District News · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 7

The National Art Gallery of New South Wales , has included Bega in the itinerary of the special Jubilee Travelling Art Exhibition, which has been on tour in the country towns, and arrangements…

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Many Exhibitors At Bemboka CWA Show Beautiful Blooms? Cakes Set High Standard

The Bega District News · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 6

After weeks of preliminary preparations the Bemboka C.W.A. conducted a highly successful flower show and cooking contest on September 19, which attracted many exhibitors from outlying…

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Polocrosse Is Fast [?]d Interesting Bombala Players Show Skill At Bega

The Bega District News · Wednesday 8 October 1952 · page 2

Times have changed, with midget cats hurtling round Bega Showground track, and one would he tempted to speak of the end of the horse as a source of show ring entertainment. However, the…

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