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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1882

17 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers

A "Bear Man" on Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1882 · page 3

MR David Marshall, a native of New Brunswick, who has lately introduced himself to public notice in the Town Hall of Providence, United States, lays claim to be a remarkable…

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Joan of Arc. Facts Which Go to Show That She Was Not Burned at All

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1882 · page 3

THOUGH Joan of Are is a French heroine in little danger of being forgotten, the citizens of Crotoy have thought fit to make assurance doubly sure by rearing a fresh statue…

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"Fair Play's " Letter on Council Contracts. to the Editor of the Clarence Examiner

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1882 · page 2

SIR,—Some escapee from Gladesville or Tarban Creek, signing himself "Fair Play," in an erratic effusion, appearing in your issue of the 7th instant, brings various charges against one alderman in…

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Glen Innes Agricultural Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1882 · page 2

THE sixth annual show the Glen Innes Agricultural Association opened on Friday, about 400 visitors being present thorughout the day. The exhibits are varied and numerous, reaching the satisfactory total of 1500…

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Hawkesbury Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1882 · page 6

AT the Hawkesbury agricultural show, last week, the display of blood horses was not a fair representation of the strength of the district. Only four stallions over four years old paraded. These were the well…

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Agricultural Show at Inverell

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1882 · page 6

THE sixth annual show, under the auspices of the Inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Association, was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. In a financial sense the show was a great success, but in some sections the…

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The Agricultural Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 6

THE show in connection with the New South Wales Agricultural Society was opened at noon on Saturday, by the acting Premier, Sir Jonn Robertson. Somewhat contrary to…

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Exhibition Stock Sales

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1882 · page 6

IT is pleasing to find that bad seasons and low prices have not quite disheartened the cattleowners of this colony. The sales on the showground, Moore Park, Sydney, indicate clearly…

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The Agricultural Show at Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1882 · page 6

THE following is an extract from the E. News' report of the recent show held in Sydney:— When we remember the magnificent display of maize at the last exhibition held at Alfred…

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Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1882 · page 2

The sixteenth annual exhibition under the auspices of this Society was hold nil the grounds on Tuesday and Wednesday, and taking into consideration the facts that the Show this year was fixed nearly three weeks…

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Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1882 · page 4

THE Annual Exhibition, thE sixteenth held by the Society, took place on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather was line up to 4 p.m. of the second day, when light rain set in which the majority of those…

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Correspondence. [The Editor does not hold himself responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents.] the Late Agricultural Show. to the Editor of the Clarence Examiner

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1882 · page 2

SIR,—I desire to draw the public attention to the very careless manner in which exhibits were entered for the late Agricultural Show. I entered at the Society's office, a colt (Young Prince) at foot of…

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R. A. H. and P. Society's Show. [By Our Own Reporter.]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1882 · page 2

THE eighth annual exhibition of this society, was held on their grounds, South Casino, on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9th and 10th instant. The weather was all that could be desired, and the attendance although…

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Strange Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1882 · page 3

IN the operating theatre of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary a few days ago. Charles H. Warren, an American acrobat, exhibited in presence of a large number of doctors and medical students various acts…

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Clarence P. and A. Society. Horticultural, Flower Show, and Fine Art Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1882 · page 4

THE sixth annual flower show, held by the C. P. and A. Society, was held on Wednesday, in the Theatre Royal, and was a very successful show in every sense. There were good entries, well filled classes,…

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The Proposed Adelaide Exhibition of 1886

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1882 · page 2

A DEPUTATION from the Chamber of Manufacturers interviewed the Chief Secretary on Monday to ask the intentions of the Government and make suggestions relative to the idea of holding an exhibition in…

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The Exhibition at Bordeaux

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 8

A CORRESPONDENT, writing from Berdeaux, says:— Few, if any, of the provincial exhibitions which I have seen, are better worth a visit than that which is now being held in Bordeaux, in connection with…

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