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Southern Highlands · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Attractive Display. State Divers at Mittagong Carnival

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 2

There was a large crowd present it the Mittagong garden baths on Monday when a carnival, at which several visiting swimmers competed…

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Bowls Bowral Carnival. Local Four Wins Trophy

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 4 January 1938 · page 3

The bowling carnival conducted by Bdwral Bowline Club last week-end attracted numerous entries and there was keen competition for the trophies…

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An Australian Exhibition

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 4

Exhibits from all Australian States, Northern Territory, Papua and Norfolk Islands will be included in the…

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Bowls Bowral Carnival. Pairs' Competition

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 2

As briefly reported in last issue of The Hail, the pairs competition at the recent bowling carnival at Bowral was won by Messrs. Anderson and…

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Thrilling Show. McConville's Buckjumpers Give Great Display

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 2

Thorpe MeConville's "Wild Australia" attracted a large audience at Bowra on Saturday night, and although local riders did not respond…

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Junior Farmers. Show at Kangaloon

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 5

The Junior Farmers' Club at Kangaloon is one of the most active bodies in the district and its annual show has shown great improvement each…

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Y.w.c.a Jubilee Fair

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 2

The General Committee of the Young Women's Christian Association of Bowral met on 13th January and had before them a cheering…

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Junior Farmers. Annual Exhibition at Kangaloon

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 2

The annual show of the Kangaloon Junior Farmers Club will be held at Kangaloon on Saturday. The movement has gained considerable impetus…

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Record Show Staged. Marked Improvement of Junior Farmers. Pavilion Exhibits of Exceptionally Fine Quality

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 2

The fourth annual show of the Kangaloon Junior Farmers' Club held at Kangaloon. on Saturday eclipsed all previous efforts. The exhibits…

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Bowls Carnival at Night

The Southern Mail · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

The Night Carnival held on Monday by Bowral Bowls Club was most successful. There was an excellent attendance of members and keen…

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The B.D. Show

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 2

There are many things that are not at all satisfactory in the conduct of many of the people, who are entrusted with…

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Robertson Show. Next Friday and

The Southern Mail · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

The fifty-ninth annual show of the Robertson A. and H. Society will be held on Friday and Saturday, 25th and 26th February. The picturesque…

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Young Fanners Stage Great Show. Agricultural Wealth of Burrawang

The Southern Mail · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The agricultural wealth of the Burrawang District was displayed on Wednesday when the Burrawsang Junior Farmers Club staged its annual…

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Robertson Show. Friday and

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

The picturesque Robertson Show Ground will be a scene of activity on Friday and Saturday when the 59th annual show will be held. The ring…

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Brief Mention. Bowral Horse Show

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

Additions to the schedule of Bowral District Horse Show advertised in this fame. They relate to all sections—horse, dogs and birds…

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Another Show? The Editor, The Mail

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

Sir,—A Moss Vale paper deplores the refusal of the Cricket Association to suspend flay for the "Moss Vale Show." I wonder when this Show is…

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Old Goldfiels Times Recalled Hill End. Visit of Sir Hercules Robinson—an Incident in Clarke Street—old Hotels—gus Pierce's—variety Show—an Honest Bullocky—old Time Bosses—conclusion. (Copyright, by Will Carter) Visit of Sir Hercules Robinson

The Southern Mail · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 5

In March, 1873, Hill End sad Tambaroora were honored by a visit from Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of the colony. Flags were flying…

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Big Seven at Show. the New Austins

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

Mr. Arthur J. Gregory invites all our readers to inspect the new Big Seven Austin at his stand at Berrima District Show. It is claimed for the…

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Robertson Ages Another Successful Show. Record Atiendances in Spite of Coastal Competition. Junior Farmer's Exhibits Win Unanimous Praise

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

The fifty-[?] exhibits of [?] Show Society e[?] in glorious weather and though light showers felt as the chew of the [?] day…

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The Berrima District Show

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

We are very often told that most of the people do not care for our very outspoken way of dealing with all those who…

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