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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

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The Royal Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 January 1899 · page 8

No time has been lost by Mr. F. Webster, Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, in getting out the prize schedule for the Easter Show, which opens on March 29, and…

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The Coming Paris Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 January 1899 · page 6

A hundred and forty millions of franes for the mere construction and running of the coming show is an enormous sum, and it had all to be…

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That Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 4

The committee that was appointed by Mr. Mr. Heid in connection with the proposed Greater Britain Exhibition in London met yesterday for the purpose of terminating its…

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A Fair Offer

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 3

'I can save you a thousand pounds, Mr. Moneybags.' 'How so?' 'Well, you say you will give your…

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The Scotchmen's Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 January 1899 · page 4

The first of January, when it does not happen to fall on a Sunday, is the day when Scotchmen in Sydney, and I presume in other parts of the world as well, make…

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Facts and Humours. LISMORE show opens to-morrow

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1899 · page 2

A special giant of £100 has been given to the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society. Hospital benefit at the razzle dazzle on Thursday night…

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The Electric Light Cycling Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 8

One of the biggest crowds ever seen on the ground witnessed the most brilliant, night's racing that has ever taken place on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday, at the…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 8

Mr. A. N. M'Donald occupied the chair at Saturday evening's meeting of the General Committee, which was also attended by Messrs. D. T. Burt, T. A. Powell, D…

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L. C. Agricultural Society

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 3

A MEETING of the general committee of the above Society was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday night. Present—Messrs A. N. McDonald (in the chair), D. T. Burt, T. A.Powell, Allan Cameron,…

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Show Schedule

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 2

The schedule for the L. C. Agricultural Society's show will be issued this week, The schedule comprises 315 classes, being 231 less than last year, while the prizes have been…

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The Lismore Show

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1899 · page 2

VERY hot weather was experienced on both days of the show, which militated against the attendance. The gate receipts amounted to £112 The show was much better than could have…

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L. C. Agricultural Society

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 5

SIR,—In your issue of the 24th instant, you gave a report of the proceedings at a meeting of the general committee of this Society to give final consideration to the schedule of prizes and the…

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Bellingen Police Court. Monday, January 23. Before Messrs. W, Burton Smith, P,M., and H. A. Evans and H. Boultwood, Js. P.

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 3

JAMES GANNON was brought up as being of unsound mind. Senior-Constable to Jordan, of Bellingen, gave evidence to the effect that his…

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Band Contest at the Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 January 1899 · page 3

SIR,--As the annual meeting of the subscribers to the City Band is to be held on Wednesday evening, would it not be a splendid opportunity for discussing the…

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The Forthcoming Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 31 January 1899 · page 5

Mr. Editor.—A few suggestions respecting the management of your coming show may not be out of place. First, let me point out one of the most necessary things, viz., the…

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Coraki Annual Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1899 · page 8

The Coraki show was held on Thursday and Friday. Slight showers fell on Friday, when the attendance numbered about 1500. There was nothing of special note at the show…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 2

Elaborate preparations are being made by the Royal Agricultural Society for the coming Easter Show, which opens on the 29th March and closes on the 4th of April. The prize money,…

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L. C. Agricultural Society

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 3

A MEETING of the general committee was held on Saturday, when there were present Messers. D. Shearer (in the chair), C. W. Raynor, D. McLachlan, A. H. Garvon, J. McMillian, P…

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L.c. Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 8

The General Committee met on Saturday. Present—Mr. Shearer (chair), Messrs. A. H. Garven, C. Rayner, E. Wilkinson, G. Fraser, J. M'Millnn, P. Walker, A. Cameron, G…

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Fine Art Society's Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 2

The exhibition and promenade concert of the Fine Art Society, held in the Society's rooms on Tuesday evening, attracted a large attendance. Each successive exhibition indicates progress, and the advances made…

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