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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Annual Scotch Fair

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 4

The annnal Scotch Fair, in aid of the funds of the local Presbyterian Church, was held in the School of Arts on Saturday last, and was a…

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Skating Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 5

One of the lag attractions during Race Week will undoubtedly be the fancy and poster carnivals to be held at the Rink Hall on Wednesday…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 July 1911 · page 6

The annual meeting was held in the Shire Hall on Friday night, and Mr. K. McDonald was elected chairman. The following members were present [?] Messrs…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 July 1911 · page 4

A committee meeting of the above society was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday night, with the President Mr. K. McDonald, in the…

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Fancy Fair at Woolgoolga

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 July 1911 · page 2

The grand Fancy Fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church Building Fund, eventuated on Friday and Saturday last in the School of Arts,…

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Mr. D. MacDonneil. Making Fair Progress. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 July 1911 · page 3

Mr. Donald MacDonnell, the N.S.W. Chief Secretary, appeared much better to-day in Melbourne and seems to be now making fair progress…

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Fancy Fair at Woolgoolga

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 July 1911 · page 2

The Grund Fancy Fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church building fund eventuated on Friday and Saturday last in the School of Arts. The building, was tastefully…

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Benefit Skating Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1911 · page 9

The management of Grafton Rink have generously offered to hold a children's fancy and poster skating carnival on Wednesday, 9th August, the proceeds of which will be…

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The Race Carnival Dresse

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1911 · page 2

There was a large attendance of ladies at the race meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, including visitors from Sydney, the Richmond River and Tableland…

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The Brisbane Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1911 · page 2

The forthcoming Brisbane Show bears evidence of one of the largest and best that has ever been entered for. At the present time, the entries constitute,…

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Buckjumping Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 2

An attractive buckjumping, lassoing and rough-riding exhibition will visit Grafton at the end of August or beginning of September. The proprietor, Broncho George,…

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Royal Show on Good

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Royal Agricultural Society's Council to-day decided to hold next show on dates embracing Good Friday and Easter…

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Fancy Fair at Woolgoolga

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 28 July 1911 · page 2

The grand fancy fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church building land eventuated on the 14th and 15th inst in the School of Arte…

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The Newcastle Collision Capt. Alasker to Show Cause. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 3

The Marine Court to-day held an inquiry in connection with the collision between the steamer Helen Nicholl and the tug Bungaree at Newcastle on…

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The Royal Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 11

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society is employing every effort to secure a good representation on of the fortile districts of New South Wales at the next…

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Ulmarra Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 10 August 1911 · page 3

The annual meeting of members was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. Kelly, retiring President, in the chair. There was a fair attendance of members…

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Brisbane Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 10 August 1911 · page 3

About 800 excursionists went from Tweed Heads. The train from the Heads ran through to Brisbane before 6 p.m. The other followed at nine o'clock…

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Skating Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 10 August 1911 · page 2

The Rink was crowded last night to witness the children's skating carnival organised in aid of the widow and children of the late George Werner. Through the…

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District Exhibit for Royal Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 10 August 1911 · page 3

In a recent issue reference was made to the advantage the district would derive from sending a collection of produce to the forthcoming Sydney Show next year…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 11

The monthly meeting was held on Thursday night in the Shire Hall Maclean. President Mr. K. McDonald (chair), Messrs. J. McIntyre, F. W. Collison,…

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