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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Sydney's Royal Show. How it Impresses the City. And How it Would Impress Strangers

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 4

To quote another journal's leading article even for criticism is rather out of the way. Still the end justifies the means in this case as it does in…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1911 · page 3

The usuul monthly meeting of the above was held on friday. Present Mr. C. W. Rayner (Vice-President), in the chair, Messrs. T. A. Goddard, J…

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Missionary Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1911 · page 7

At the Cathedral om Sunday Canon Seymour intimated that the Bishop of Grafton and Armidale would open a missionary exhibition on 17th proximo…

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Dress at Show and Races

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

In the woman's section of the Royal Show, some very fine example of handiwork are on view. As the years go by this section certainly improves, and it is…

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The Maitland Show. Exchange of Maize Seed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 April 1911 · page 4

The 51st annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural Society was opened on Wednesday. The town was full to overflowing from everywhere, almost,…

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International Exhibition

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

LONDON, Sunday.—The International Exposition of Industries and Labour is the biggest over attempted in Italy. There are 15,000 exhibitors,…

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The Maitland Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 May 1911 · page 8

The following are the results of ring events:—All comers' handicap trot, R. West's All Green, 1. Novice handicap trot, M. Hayes' Toby, 1. High…

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Skating Carnival

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

Skating has thoroughly "caught on" in Grafton. The buzz of wheels comes with a roar from the Rink each afternoon and night, and…

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Women's Work. a Surprising Exhibition

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

A What-to-Do-with-Our-Girls Exhibition was opened in the Sydney Town Hall last Wednesday by Lady Dudley. By means of 114 stalls,…

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France and Australia. the Roubaix Exhibition. London

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

The Roubaix (France) Exhibition was opened by the Minister for Commerce. Capeain Collins (secretary to the…

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Brisbane Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 4 May 1911 · page 2

This year being Coronation year the Brisbane Show Committee are making a special effort to increase the attractions at the August Show…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 5 May 1911 · page 4

We notice that Mr. Victor H. Green is a candidate for the position of Counsellor of the Royal Agricultural Society, ballot papers for the election of which are now…

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Casino Show. Clarence Prize Winners

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1911 · page 4

The 36th annual exhibition under the auspices of the R.R.A. and P. Society was opened on Wednesday. The weather was beautiful, and the…

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Mid-clarence News the Show

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

The forthcoming 8th annual exhibition of the Ulmarra P. and A. Society promises to be one of the best shows on the Society's record. The…

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Hawkesbury Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Show at Hawkesbury suffered, as a result of the excessive rains earlier in the year. The season though excellent in many…

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Ulmarra Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 11

The eighth annual Stock Show opens on Tuesday next, and given favourable weather conditions, will undoubtedly prove one of the most successful shows…

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The Casino Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 11

The annual exhibition of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society was opened on Wednesday in fine weather. There was an attendance of 2500 people. The farm…

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Local and General News. Dorrigo Show Society

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday, when there were present—the President (Mr John Noble) and Messrs…

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Casino Show. Record High Jump

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1911 · page 4

The committee of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society (says the Lismore "News") were exceedingly lucky in having Such glorious weather for the two…

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Ulmarra Show. a Splendid exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1911 · page 2

Officials—Patron, Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A.; President, Mr. G. Kelly; V.P.S. Messres. G. W. Fitzgerals and I. L. Flanders; Treasurer, Mr. A. H…

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