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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

259 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 13

Coraki Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 11

The thirteenth annual exhibition of the central Richmond River Agricultural Society was opened on Wednesday, under unfavourable conditions. Heavy rain fell at intervals during the day, and…

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Coraki Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 4

The second day of the show was heralded by fine weather,but as the morning were on there were a few sharp showers. About 1 o'clock the weather took up, and it was…

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Exhibition of Oil Paintings

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1908 · page 2

We would like to draw cur readers' attention to the advertisement appearing in this issue in respect to Mr. William Huddlestone's exhibition…

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Sports of the Back Blocks. Rough-riders' Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 3

The stranger, who found himself outside the show-ring of the Royal Agricultural Society's Grounds on Wednesday might well be excused for thinking he had suddenly…

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Bellingen Show. Public Holiday Granted. Sydney

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 5

April 2nd has been granted a public holiday throughout the Bellingen Shire and Dorrigo district for the Bellingen show. The holiday…

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Exhibition of Oil Paintings

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 9

Mr. William Huddlestone is now exhibiting at the Crown Hotel a collection of oil paintings, the work of himself and his piece, Miss Drew, The subjects are principally British, New…

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Australian Bushmen. Buckjumping Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 5

Arrangements have been made to take a company of rough riders, buckjumping hor ses, wild cattle, and other picturesque components of bush life to England in…

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The New Show Ground

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1908 · page 2

A visit of inspection was made to the new Grafton Showground by the members of the Ground Improvement Committee of the C.P. and A…

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Royal Eastor Sydney Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 March 1908 · page 2

The officials of the Royal Agricultural Society are having a very busy time at present. The Secretary states that correspondence and other work in connection…

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Bellinger Agricultural Society

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 4

There was a good attendances at the fortnightly meeting of the above, held last week. A considerable quantity of correspondence was received, practically all referring to the…

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Show Judging

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 4

At a show banquet in Queensland, there was some plain talk about the capabilities of some stock judges. Mr. John Cook said everybody was table to err. Some years…

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Bowra Show Postponed

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 5

As we were going to proas last evening we were informed by wire from our Bowraville correspondent that owing to heavy rain and flood in…

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Bangalow Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 6

The entries for the Bangalow Show total 3109, and a successful show is anticipated. There were 780 entries in the horse section, and 830 in the cattle. A falling off is…

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Special Show Trains

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1908 · page 4

In reply to the request from the C.P. and A. Society, the Railway Commissioners have made the following special arrangements in connection…

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Agricultural Society

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday afternoon, the President (Mr. Gordon) in the chair…

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Local Judge for Sydney Show

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 March 1908 · page 3

Mr E. Raymond him accepted the position of judge in the coachbuilding section at the Royal Agricultural Society's Show to be held in Sydney next month. Thin is the fourth…

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L.C. Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 4

Mr. Gale presided at the regular meeting of the managing committee of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society on Thursday evening, the meeting being one of the best…

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Bangalow Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 11

This show oppened on Tuesday. Following are awards made:- HORSES. Blood stallien 3yrs. and over—W. G…

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The Bangalow Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 4

The following awards were made in addition to those mentloned in another column:—10st. back Nobie 1, T. G. Rankin 2. 14st. back—T. [?] ston 1. T. G. Rankin 2. maiden lady's back [?]…

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Qlen innes Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 4

The thirty-eighth annual district show under the auspices of the Glen Innes pastoral and Agricultural- Socicty was inaugurated on Tuesday, and continued till…

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