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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

358 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 15 of 18

Empire Fair and Spring Flower Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 2

The Church of England Empire Fair and Spring Flower Show will commence on Thursday next, when it will be opened at 3.30 p.m. by…

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The Tourist. Fair France

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 3

Those who would visit the Hebrides before the opening of the tourist traffic will have rich and varied experiences. The steamers run "weather…

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Broncho George's Buck-jumping Carnival. Opening To-morrow

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 3

What promises to be a very unique and interesting show is to be given by Broncho George and his troupe of buckjump riders, lassoers,…

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Royal Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 September 1911 · page 10

At the monthly meeting of the council a number of alterations were recommended by the horse committee. These covered considerable increases in the…

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Empire Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 September 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. Murray (Victorian Premier), now in England, has cabled that the Imperial Government will probably entertain the proposal for…

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The Wagga Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 September 1911 · page 10

An attractive ring programme was carried out during. Wednesday afternoon. The high jump was won by A. Judd's veteran fencer Desmond, who cleared…

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Brushgrove Skating Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1911 · page 2

The Brushgrove Skating Ri[?] presented, a gay appearance on Saturday night, the occasion being a hat carnival, the second…

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Broncho George's Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1911 · page 2

Broncho George's Backjumping Carnival opened on the Showground on Saturday afternoon, and was witnessed by about 1500 people. The…

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Brashgrove Skating Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 2

The second skating carnival at Brushgrove on Saturday night proved a great success, being attended by some 200 people. The various fancy costumes worn by the…

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Floral 'Skaiting Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 4

The final skating carnival of the season will be held in the Rink Hall on September 18th. It will take the form of a floral carnival, and numerous prizes will…

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The Royal Art Society's Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 2

When the year rolls round to the time of Spring, and the show of the Art Society, a feeling of great expectation and keen interest developes among us,…

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Bakers' Exhibition. Australia for Scientific Agriculture Britain's Experienced King

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The Bakers' Exhibition, which was opened by the High Commissioner, Sir George Reid, of N.S. Wales, has an excellent display of cereals…

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Melbourne Royal Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Speaking at the Melbourne Royal Show luncheon, the Governor-General (Lord Denman) delivered a message from the King, expressing his…

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Local and General News. The Show Schedules

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 2

THE Agricultural Society purpose posting to residents of the district circulars soliciting special donations towards prize-money for next…

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Anglo-Japanese Fair

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 September 1911 · page 5

A fair of this description was opened in the Salvation Army Barracks on Saturday night by Mr. C. Page[?] in aid of the self den[?]al work of the Army. It was…

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Maclean Mems. L.c. Agricultural Society

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1911 · page 2

The regular meeting of the committee of the above society was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday last. Mr. K. McDonald…

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Anglo-Japanese Fair

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1911 · page 3

This evening will sea the conclusion of the Anglo-Japanese Fair, promoted by the Salvation Army, in aid of the Self Denial Fund. It…

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Picture Show Panic. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1911 · page 3

A fire occurred during a cinematograph show at Walcha last night, and there was a stampede for the exits. The machinery was destroyed, and the…

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Ulmarra Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 2

The first meeting of the new committee was held yesterday afternoon. The retiring president, Mr. Geo. Kelly, occupied the chair, and there were also present:—…

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Dorrigo A., I., and H. Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. The president (Mr. J. Kirkland) occupied the chair. Correspondence from the Lands…

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