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Shows & fairs, 1954

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No Holiday For Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 2

Although no public holiday has been gazetted for the Bega Show on Friday and Saturday, the Retail Traders’ Committee of the…

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Exhibition a Success at Cobargo Despite Rain

The Bega District News · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 1

Blessed by a warm, clear day on Friday, the first day, the Cobargo Annual Show was threatened by heavy clouds and rain scuds on he Saturday, and although rain fell steadily…

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French Junior In Tennis Exhibition At Bega Courts

The Bega District News · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 7

French Junior tennis player Jean Grinda, being groomed to represent his country in the Davis Cup, and sent to Australia to gain experience, will be among a party of…

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Schools Combine In Display At Candelo Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 4

District schools combined to give a most comprehensive display in a non–competitive exhibition at the Cobargo Show, held…

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Fewer Pavilion Exhibits; High Standard At Cobargo Show

The Bega District News · Tuesday 23 February 1954 · page 5

In common with the two other district shows which have been held this year, the pavilion at the Cobargo Show last weekend was not well supported throughout, although the exhibits…

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Cobargo Show Catering

The Bega District News · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 12

Ah excellent spirit was displayed by the band of workers which catered for the luncheons and morning and afternoon teas…

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Less Flowers at Cobargo Show

The Bega District News · Friday 26 February 1954 · page 12

Mrs. K. A. Meaker, of Bega, who judged the flower section at the Cobargo Show, commented later on the small number of entries, particularly in the aster classes, in which there…

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Trotters Show Their Form

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 7

The form displayed by the trotters at the Bega Show demonstrated that the trainers have brought their horses to the…

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Show Revenue And Crowds Smaller

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 2

The two day show, conducted by the Bega A., P. and H. Society, last weekend, showed a considerable drop in attendance figures when compared with last year's three day show…

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Bega Show Is Well Organised by New Men

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 1

With three major changes of officials and a new secretary the Bega Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Society conducted one of its best organised Far South Coast National…

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Jersey Cattle At Bega Show Test The Judge

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 5

From the very first class paraded in the Jersey cattle section at the Far South Coast National Show last Friday, it was obvious that the judge, Mr. F. Burton, of Ipswich,…

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Two Day Show At Bega Has Some Drawbacks

The Bega District News · Tuesday 2 March 1954 · page 2

Last weekend the Bega Show Society made a full scale experiment with a two day show, dropping the traditional first day,…

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Jnr. Farmers Praised for Show Exhibit

The Bega District News · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 1

Mr. Jeffrey Bishop, District Junior Farmer Supervisor,, assists by Mr. Fred Anterson former honorary supervisor and…

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Prime Fat Cattle Boost Section At Bega Show

The Bega District News · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 10

The fat cattle section at this year's Bega Show was greatly increased by the additional entries received, and the quality of the stock shown came in for a great deal of praise from…

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John McPaul’s Field Day In Ring At The Bega Show

The Bega District News · Friday 5 March 1954 · page 5

Johnnie McPaul, one of the hardest worked young men ever to ride in a show ring, was rewarded with phenomenal success at the Bega Show last weekend when he figured in nine…

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Three-Day Show Decided For Next Year

The Bega District News · Tuesday 16 March 1954 · page 1

The Bega A., P. & H. Society Committee, on Thursday night last week, unanimously resolved to revert to a three day show nest year. This decision followed adverse reports on…

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Art Exhibition Again This Year

The Bega District News · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 4

An offer by the National Art Gallery el New South Wales to send a travelling art exhibition to Bega agin this year has been…

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Thrilling Woodchops for Sydney Royal Show

The Bega District News · Friday 2 April 1954 · page 7

One of the biggest thrills for the public at this year’s Sydney Royal Show will be the long awaited clash between the N.S.W…

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Bega Asks For Show Dates

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 April 1954 · page 1

Having re[?]ved to conduct a three day show next year, the Bega A. P. and H. Society will endeavour to…

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Show Society To Hear Appeal By George Green

The Bega District News · Thursday 15 April 1954 · page 2

The Bega A. P. and H. Society will hear w appeal by show rider George Green against his disqualification for life from the…

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