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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1910

344 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 18

The Exhibition Fire

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 August 1910 · page 5

The fire at the Brussels International Exhibition is attributed to fireworks or short circuit in the electrical appurtenances. "It began at 9 o'clock at night in the Belgian…

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Brisbane Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 August 1910 · page 6

The weather was fine on Friday and there was a large attendance at the National Show. The following are additional results:—…

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A Californian Exhibition. VANCOUVER, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 3

A Sacramento message says Governor Gillett will call a special session of the State Legislature in regard to issuing one million pounds worth of…

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Latest Cables Exhibition on Fire. a Terrible Disaster. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 August 1910 · page 3

A disastrous fire has occurred at the Brussels International Exhibition. The fire is attributed to fireworks or short circuit in the electrical appurtenances…

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The Exhibition Fire

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 5

Great Britain suggests that Belgium should join the Board of Experts appointed to apportion the responsibility in regard to the fire at the Brussels Exhibition. It is…

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The Exhibition Fire. a Devastating Conflagration

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Later particulars concerning the fire at the Brussels Exhibition show that the British section and the Belgian principla one in the Exhibition were…

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High Jump at Brisbane Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 August 1910 · page 2

When the high jump came on for decision the stands and ringside were thronged, and the greatest interest was manifested in the event. The prizes were:—First £30, second…

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"Fair" Rents Bill Advoented

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 August 1910 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—A motion was agreed to at the Melbourne Trades Hall Council, providing for a deputation to wait on the Premier and ask him to bring in a Fair…

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A Lying Inuendo. Reply to "Fair Play."

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 August 1910 · page 3

In last Tuesday's issue of the Maclean "Advocate" appeared a letter over that much-abused nom de plume, "Fair Play," by one who apparently does…

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Fire at a Picture Show. the Usual Panic. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 August 1910 · page 3

A fire broke out last night in the Cinematograph Palace at Kettering, Northamptonshire, and caused a panic among the occupants of the gallery…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 August 1910 · page 6

At the usual monthly meeting, held on Friday, there was a large attendance, Mr. T. A. Goddard being voted to the chair. The President addressed a few words of…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society. the Secretary Re-appointed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1910 · page 4

A meeting of the managing committee of the above society was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday night last. Mr. T. A…

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Imperial Exhibition Binding the Empire. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1910 · page 3

The Imperial Exhibition suggested for 1914 is creating great interest. The intention is to make the fixture the greatest ever held to show what can…

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Ulmarra Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 August 1910 · page 3

The first meeting of the new committee was held yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. The retiring President (Mr. F. Turnbull)…

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Imperial Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 August 1910 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Imperial Exhibition suggested for 1914 is creating great interest. The intention is to make the fixture the…

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Spring Flower Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1910 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of the workers and stallholders of the Grafton Spring Flower Shaw was held on Monday evening, in St. Andrew's…

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Spring Flower Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 August 1910 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of werkers and stall holders was held in St. Andrey's Presbyterian School Hall to further matters in connection with the forthcoming…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 September 1910 · page 6

Several of the section committees held, meetings during the month, and considered their sections of the shedule for the next Royal Show. The horse committee…

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Melbourne Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 September 1910 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Royal Society's show was opened in Melbourne yesterday. Several new classes of stock were…

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Latest Wires Melbourne Show. Compared with Sydney. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 September 1910 · page 3

Sir Francis Suttor (President of the Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W.), commenting on the Melbourne Show, said the Sydney Show gave more…

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