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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1904

275 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 14

Maclean Show

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 4

INTENDING exhibitors are reminded that entries positively close to-morrow (Saturday)—and no late ones will be taken. Numerous entries are already in hand, and there is every indication…

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The Late Show

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 2

IN special prize No. 19, for pair of draught colts or fillies, the winner was Mr. R. McDougall, not Mr. J. Doyle. The winner of the special prize for the greatest number…

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Grafton Annual Show

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 4

THE 37th annual exhibition of the Clarence P. and A. Society was held on Wednesday and yesterday. The success of the function was to a…

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Notes on the Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 8

THE Clarence, Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show of nineteen hundred and four might be aptly and accurately described by putting on the face of the…

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An Anti-show Combine

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 8

WE understand that the American manufacturers of farming implements and machinery which are sold in Australia have combined in a…

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The C. P. & A. Society's Annual Show, 1904

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 4

THE thirty-seventh annual exhibition of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday and Thursday last…

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Sydney Thousand Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 8

The above was resumed on Monday night. Watson Handicap, ½ mild—Thompson, 1.30 yds., 1: Plunkett, 70., second; Corbett, 65 third Taylor and Walker Were among…

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The Armidale Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 4

The 25th annual exhibition of the Armidale and New England P., A., and H. Association was opened on Tuesday. It is many years since such a fine display of fat…

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Reflections on the Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 5

The thirty-seventh annual Show of the C. P. and A. Society did not induce many gladdening reflections on the first day, and none but a violent optimist…

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C. P. and A. Society's 37th Annual Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1904 · page 2

PRESIDENT—Mr. W. A. ZUILL. VICE-PRESIDENTS —Messrs. E. HOCKEY and G. S. STENING. TREASURER—Mr. C. PAGE. SECRETARY—JAS. C. WILCOX. AUDITORS—Messrs. C. SANDERS…

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Swimming Carnival. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1904 · page 2

At the Swimming Carnival yesterday Keeran won the Mile Championship in the world's' record time. Dick Cavill was ill, and did not start…

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Cycling Carnival. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1904 · page 2

At the Cycling Carnival last night, M'Farland defeated Major Taylor by half a length in the Scratch Mile; time, 1 min. 52 2-5secs., being the world's…

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The Maclean Show. Record Entries Received. MACLEAN

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1904 · page 2

Entries for the Show, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, totalled 1650--nearly 200 more than last year. In the horse section there are 401--10 in the…

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Sydney Thousand Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1904 · page 5

Speaking of the final of the Sydney Thousand, Major Taylor has stated that providing the back men each take a share of the pacing, he expects to have to sprint…

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Maclean Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1904 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society will be held on the Maclean showground to-day and tomorrow. Steamers will run specially from…

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The Casino Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1904 · page 4

The 29th annual Show of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society is fixed for the 14th and 15th April, and the prize money is about £100, including nearly £60 for jumping…

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Maclean Show. To-day and To-morrow. -Splendid Entries

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1904 · page 2

THE annual show of the Lower Clarenee Agricultural Society opens in the grounds at Maelaan to-day, and will be continued to-morrow. Notwithstanding the unfavorable effect of the dry weather, there is…

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The Maclean Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1904 · page 5

THE ninth annual exhibition of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Association eventuated on Tuesday and Wednesday last under the most…

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Grafton Show

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 25 March 1904 · page 2

THIS annual gathering struck fine weather last week, and as a result £160 was taken at the gates in two days. Many people, however, assert the Show was not equal to those…

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Horse Stock at Grafton Show

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 25 March 1904 · page 6

FROM a horse-breeders' point of view Shows of late years have degenerated, and now, almost invariably, prizes are awarded on a more superficial inspection. Conformation is not studied to the some extent as…

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