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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1903

202 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 11

Casino Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 3

We are in receipt of the schedule of the 28th annual exhibition of the R.R. A. and V. Society's show, which will be held on April 29th, 30th, and May 1st. There are…

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The Fair Sex. Let Your Wife Keep the Purse

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 7

A man should keep a wife, from the very start, thoroughly posted as to his income. Some men differ on this point. But…

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Coraki Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 5

CORAKI, Friday.—The annual show was opened to-day by Mr. R. Pyers, member for the district, and was very successful, the attendance being 1500. The entries…

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Coming Maclean Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1903 · page 2

The usual monthly committee meeting of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society eventuated Thursday evening, the president, Mr. James Kane,…

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Show Week Functions

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1903 · page 2

The Committee entrusted with arranging for a social and concert in aid of the local School of Arte during Show week have decided to hold the social on the first Show night and tho concert on…

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L. C. Agricultural Society

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 2

At the usual monthly meeting on Thursday evening, Mr. J, Kane presided, and the other members present were: Messrs. J. McMillan, D. Shearer, D. H. Warby, S. A. J. Small, J…

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£1000 Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 8

This great cycling event was continued in Sydney during the week, with the following results:— Third Class, 1 mile—Cohen, 55yds, 1;…

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Cycling Carnival

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 5

At the Sydney cycling carnival on Monday night Major Taylor was beaten in the semi final for the Sydney Thousand. he was quite prostrated by his fine effort, and was not well treated by his…

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Fair Exchange

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 6

A new back for an old one. How it is done in Grafton. The "back question" is one that interests everybody, old and young. Few indeed…

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Sydney Thousand Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 8

On Monday night the racing was continued, and great interest was taken in Taylor's heat, which he won on Saturday, but was ordered to be re-run. Following are the results:—…

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Bangalow Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 6

Our correspondent writes: The last show was a record, for attendance and as an exhibition. The attendance was estimated at about 7000…

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Fair Play Is Bonnie Play

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 8

Mr. Editor.—It is a pity that the United C.C. did not take their defeat on Saturday with better grace than they did. Instead of trying to make it appear that a shower of rain prevented their chances of a win,…

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The Fair Sex

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 7

Oh, speak no ill but lenient be To others' failings as your own If you're the first a fault to see. Be not the first to make it known…

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The Armidale Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 8

The Pastoral and Agricultural Society's show was opened on Wednesday. The weather was fine, but the attendance only moderate Considering the dry seasons, the exhibits…

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The Inverall Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 8

The judging in connection with the 27th annual Exhibition of the Inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Society was commenced on Wednesday when a large number of…

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The Port Macquarie Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 3

The droughty season does, not appear to have detrimentally affected the coastal exhibitions. The Port Macquarie show had a total of 2407…

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The Macleay Show. KEMPSEY

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 5

The Kempsey show opened on wednesday, when the weather was showery; but yesterday and to-day were fine. The entries totalled over 2000, and the exhibits on the…

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The Premier at Tamworth. "Hot Words " at a Show Luncheon

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Sit John Seo opened the Tamworth Show yesterday, [?]nd subsequently, attended the official luncheon. The President of the Association, in…

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The Fair Sex. Ring Off, Please

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 31 March 1903 · page 7

A certain wise man took this way to give his wife an idea of how much £200 is. She had no idea of money. Her purchases…

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Kempsey Show

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 3 April 1903 · page 2

NOTWITHSTANDING the dry season, and the fact of rain falling on both days, the recent Show at Kempsey was fairly successful. The entries totalled some 2000, and in many cases…

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