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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

279 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 14

Splendid Jumping at Rockhampton Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 June 1912 · page 10

A feature of the Rockhampton Show was the splendid exhibition in the high-jumping contest. There were four competitors, three of them being from N.S.W. All four…

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The Brisbane Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 June 1912 · page 2

Welcome rain has doubly insured the success for the Brisbane Show, 12th to 17th August, and it is pleasing to report that nearly all the inside and outside space is…

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Ulmarra Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 June 1912 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Committee was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. A. Bailey (President) occupied the chair, and there were also present: Messrs. F…

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Lawrence Skating Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 4

On Wednesday next the proprietors of the Grafton and Maclean Skating Rinks propose holding a plain and fancy dress carnival in the Lawrence School of Arts…

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Dairy Conference. Successful Butter Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The members, of the Co operative Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries Association's Conference devoted Wednesday to the butter…

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Insulting a Show Official

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1912 · page 4

After the late Kyogle show an exhibitor wrote an insulting letter concerning the decision in reference to his exhibit. The committee dealt…

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Sheep Breeders Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 June 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The main feature at the Sheep Breeders Show was the judging of the champions. The award for the best housed ram in the show was…

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Lower Clarence agricultural Society

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1912 · page 4

At the meeting of the Committee of the above Society, Mr. Jas. McIntyre presided. The Treasurer reported that since the previous…

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Sheep Show in Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 July 1912 · page 7

"Better than might have been expected," is the verdict on the Sheep Show. There is a considerable falling off in the number of exhibits, as compared with those…

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A Muddled Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 4 July 1912 · page 5

Except Tasmania and South Australia all the States are represented at Doncaster Exhibition, separately, under the Commonwealth roof. The Agent's…

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Brisbane National Agricultural Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 4 July 1912 · page 2

Everything is booming, simply booming and we expect to put up new records all along the line" is the emphatic and enthusiastic way in which the Secretary of the…

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Scotch Fair at Urunga

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 12 July 1912 · page 4

The two-day's fair last week turned out a great success. The sum of £74 was taken. The Rev. J. W. Yarnall, in opening the fair,…

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Social Notes. Skating Carnival

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

There was a goodly crowd at the Rink on Monday evening to witness, the brightly- hued. wierd, and attractive costumes, coupled with headgear…

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The R.A.S. Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 July 1912 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Council[?] it was resolved to materially increase the prize money for the next show. The sectional committees have revised the schedule, and…

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Royal Horse Show

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

Entries for the Horse Show, which takes place on Saturday. August 3rd, at the Show Ground, are coming in very freely. The Council of the R.A.S. has arranged…

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District Exbibit For Brisbane Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 July 1912 · page 2

In connection with the District Exhibit from the North Coast, arranged for by the Northern Rivers Agricultural Societies' Association to be…

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C.R.J.C. Races. A Successful Carnival. Excellent Attendance and Good Racing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 July 1912 · page 4

COMMITTEE:—Messrs. E. G. Elworthy[?] (Chairman), A. Thompson (Hon. Treasurer), J. A. Long, W. A. Zuill, C. W. S[?]bine, C. F. Tindal, Dr. O. A. Diethelm…

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Race Carnival Ball. A Brilliant Function

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 July 1912 · page 4

The Race Carnival Ball, which was held in the South Grafton School of Arts on Thursday night last[?] was acknowledged by everyone who attended to be…

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C.r.j.c. Carnival the Dresses

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1912 · page 4

On Thursday, the second day's racing of the annual C.P.J.C. carnival, was, on the first day, favoured with beautiful sunshiny…

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L.C. Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 2

The annual, meeting of the L.C. Agricultural Society was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean on Friday night Owing to unfavourable weather conditions, the…

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