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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

274 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 14

Agricultural Society

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 4 July 1914 · page 2

The committee of the local Agricultural Society are advancing the prize money considerably for next Show. Last year's schedule, contained prizes…

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Sheepbreeders' Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 July 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Judging at the Sheepbreeders' Sliow is completed, merino grand championship prizes being awarded to Bellevue Estate, Tasmania; W. Glasscock,…

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Ulmarra. the Show Ground

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 July 1914 · page 2

The conference between the aldermen and the committee of the P. and A. Society was held on Thursday night, prior to the Council meeting. The…

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Agricultural Society's Fair

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 9 July 1914 · page 4

A meeting of those favourable to holding a fair in aid of the funds of the Clarence P. and A. Society was held on Tuesday afternoon. Present: Mr. A. H. Haywood, in the…

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The Polo Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 9 July 1914 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At to-day's polo for the Adrian Knox Cup for beaten teams in the Dudley Cup competition, Glen Innes scored 6 goals 22 behinds; Sydney B…

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A Fashion Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 9 July 1914 · page 3

An amusing model was on view recently at a San Francisco fashion show. The ingenuity of a local ironmonger was responsible for this modern Eve furnished for…

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Carnival Month Fixtures

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 4

Amusements, etc., for the remainder of the month, as advertised in the "Argus," include the following:-- Harry Clay's Vaudeville Co., in the…

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The Sheep Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 6

The annual show of the N.S.W. Sheepbreeders' Association fell on very unfavourable weather, rain falling heavily nearly all the time. The exhibits, 952, were more…

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Carnival Month Fixtures

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1914 · page 2

Amusements, etc., for the remainder of the month, as advertised in the "Argus," include the following:--Hary Clay's Vaudeville Co., in the…

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Coramba Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 4

The committee met on the show ground for their ordinary monthly meeting. There was a large gathering of committeemen, the principal business being to receive the…

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The Polo Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 8

SYDNEY, Monday.—Governor-General Ferguson, who is a polo enthusiast, was a witness at the final match between Narromine and Muswellbrook. His Excellency said he had…

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Sporting Summary. the Racing Carnival. (By "The Pirate.")

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 7

With the annual race meeting of the Clarence River Jockey Club commencing on the local course to-morrow, a beginning will be made with what has come by custom to be…

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Notes on the Carnival. (By the "Pirate.")

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 July 1914 · page 8

Once each year the grand old city on the banks of the Clarence arouses from its slumber and with open arms receives visitors from near and far—from the north and the south,…

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The Race Carnival. the C.r.j.c. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 July 1914 · page 8

Officials: Judge, Mr. John Campbell; timekeepers, Messrs, W. A. Zuill and W. J. Strauss; handicapper, Mr. W. H. Carmont; stipendiary stewards, Messrs. W. H…

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The Race Carnival. the C.r.j.c. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 July 1914 · page 3

Officals: Judge, Mr. John Campbell; timekeepers, Messrs, W. A. Zuill and W. J. Strauss; handicapper, Mr. W. H. Carmont; stipendiary stewards, Messrs. W. H…

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L.c. Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting. a Comparison of Four Years' Workings

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 July 1914 · page 3

The annual meeting was held in the Shire Hall on Friday night. Present: Mr. D. McIntyre (in the chair), Messrs. A. Knight, F. W. Collisoa, C. J. Gilbert, L. A…

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L.c. Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 July 1914 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of the above was held at Maclean on Friday night. Mr. D. McIntyre presided, and about thirty members…

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The Brisbane Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 July 1914 · page 7

Record entries for the forthcoming National Association's August show closed on 17th instant. In the beef stud cattle, milking strains, and draught horses the entries are far in…

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Help Your Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 25 July 1914 · page 2

The schedule for the next annual show of the Dorrigo Agricultural Society will shortly be placed in the hands of the printer, and anyone desiring to…

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Skating Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 July 1914 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the carnival arranged by Kingsbury Bros. in the skating rink (Showground pavilion) on Tuesday evening. Proceedings were enlivened by the…

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