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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

279 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 14

Show Sales

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 4

The right to soil on the show ground at show time for three yours has been purchased by Messrs. McDonald and Hynes, and the firm are to be complimented on…

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Show Rules and Schedules

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 7

"Lana," in the "Telegraph" writes: Show committees, rarely, or never. after their rules or regulations, which may, likely, have existed since the society was formed…

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The Royal Show. a Splendid Record. Increase in Numbers and Takings

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Thursday was an off day at the Show as far as townsmen were concerned, the Agricultural Ground being in possession of the country…

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Interstate Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 8

SYDNEY, Monday.—The first games of the series in connection with the Intenstate bowling carnival were commenced at Sydney on Saturday…

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Impressions of the Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 5

Once again the spacious Agricultural Show Ground was the magnet of attraction for Sydney folk and visitors. Ideal weather smiled on the official opening. Sunshine,…

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The Royal Show. Good Friday Attractions. Last Year Easily Eclipsed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Ninety-five thousand people packed themselves into the Royal Agricultural Society's grounds on Friday. They began the process before 9…

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High School's swimming Carnival Successful Wind-up

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1912 · page 4

Grafton High School boys disported themselves at the Municipal paths, Grafton, on Wednesday afternoon, to mark the close of the season. The…

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Sydney Show. Desmond Scores Another Win. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1912 · page 3

Yesterday was observed as a close holiday. The weather was beautiful, and the chief attractions were the Randwick races and the Show…

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A Fair Rents Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At a meeting of the Municipal Labour Assembly a resolution was carried urging upon the Government the necessity for the…

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Men from the Land at Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 3

Many associated with the producing interests [?] Australasia find their way to Sydney. Show, Mr, R. S. Archer, of [?]. Contral Queensland, when seen…

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Ulmarra Flower Show. a Good Display

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 2

The flower show season on the Clarence this year was inaugurated at Ulmarra yesterday afternoon, when the annual flower show and sale of work run under the…

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Local and General. the Grafton Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 4

The coming exhibition of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society, on May 7, 8, and 9, promises to eclipse all previous shows in connection with the…

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The Countrywoman. Her' Share in the Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 3

Sturdy weather-beaten, clear-eyeds kindlyfaced, the countrywoman is everywhere about the Show Grounds. You city misses, who snigger at the fashion of her…

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The Royal Show. Record-week End Business. Results of Contests

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Show entered, the final stages to-day. The last day was a remarkably successful exhibition The attendance yesterday was…

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Royal Show Glances. Organising a'District Exhibit. Methods of South Coast Champions

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 3

The organising of a district exhibit is a, colossal task. It is not merely the work of a few weeks before the show—it is the [?] work of a whole year. Those…

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Ulmarra Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

Ulmarra Show will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, and late entries will be received Up to 6 p.m. to-morrow…

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Clarence P. and A. Society Grafton Show Details

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Council of the above Society was help on the Show, ground yesterday, when there were present: Messrs T…

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Empire Exhibition Disapproved

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The West Australian Cabinet considered Victoria's proposals brought forward at late Premier's Conference for an Empire Exhibition, but…

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Ulmarra Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 4

The Ulmarra Show opens to-day and pro[?] to be a very successful exhibition, particularly as regards stock. Record entries have been received, and splendid…

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Show Takings

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 4

The takings at "the Show"—in Sydney is only one real "Show"—totalled £13,588. Needless to say, everyone connected with the exhibition is jubilant,…

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