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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

274 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 13 of 14

A Wonderful Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1914 · page 2

This is what every one will say when the new premises of H. Harding, Jeweller, of Prince-street, Grafton, are finished. Brand new goods are now…

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Commercial Travellers' Patriots Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 5

At a committee meting, held on Tuesday last, the following additional prizes were announced:--H Schaeffer, jun., 1 No. 7 Beaconlight stove; Rev…

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"All Nations' Fair."

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1914 · page 2

The annual sale of work in connection with St. Stephen's Church of England will take place in the Dorrigo School of Arts on next Friday and…

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In Spite of the [?] Church of England Fair Proves a Success

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1914 · page 2

The [?]0repasted [?] postpoiend funcions in [?] in [?]ure was happ[?] [?] on Wednesday, when, [?]…

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Show Subsidies

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 3

On Wednesday morning. 21st October, Messrs. John Perry, G. S. Briner, F. J. Thomas and G. Nesbitt, Ms. L. A. for Byron, Raleigh, Gough and Lismore…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society a Reduction of Prize Money

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the committee was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday night. Present: Mr. S. Small (president), Messrs. C. Gilbert, J. Cooney, T…

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Free Day Fair

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 8

The Sample Shop, renowned throughout the length and breadth of the Clarence district, is this month of November doing something that is worth the attention of every…

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Fair Rents Bill

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 5 November 1914 · page 6

On behalf of the Ship Painters and Dockers' Union, Mr. H. Scrimshaw moved at the Sydney Labour Council, "That the Government be requested to immediately proceed…

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All Hat [?] is' Fair

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 7 November 1914 · page 2

On Friday and Saturday lost on which days the All Nations' Fair in aid of the Anglican Church eventuated, the local School of Arts was the scone…

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Coramba Show. a New President

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 November 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Coramba District P.A. and H. Association was held on Wednesday. Correspondence was read and dealt…

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Ernst & Winkley's Picture Show

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 November 1914 · page 4

Ernst & Winkley's Picture Show will open in Bellingen School of Arts on Saturday, Nov. 14, and the whole proceeds will be devoted to the…

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Late Wires. Afternoon Shift Strike. Heavy Penalties Imposed. Officials to Show Cause. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1914 · page 5

In the Industrial Court, Judge Heydon disposed of what are known as the afternoon shift cases and imposed the maximum penalty in each case. His Honor…

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The Tweed Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 November 1914 · page 2

The sixteenth annual celebration of the Tweed River Agricultural Society was opened at Murwillumbah on Wedensday by the Mayor…

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Fair Rents Bill

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 19 November 1914 · page 6

A letter from the Assistant Treasurer (Mr. Hoyle), in reply to a request of the Labour Council that the Fair Rents Bill should be proceeded with at the earliest opportunity,…

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The Mullumbimby Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 November 1914 · page 5

The eighth annual exhibition of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society was opened on Wednesday. The following awards have been made:—Horses.—Bloods: Champion Stallion,…

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Lismore Show. Principal Awards

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 26 November 1914 · page 4

LISMORE, Wednesday.—The Lismore Show opened to-day, which was one of the most oppressive of the season. The heat affected the attendance. The gate receipts totalled…

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Ulmarra Agricultural Society. Full Prize Money to Be Paid

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1914 · page 3

The monthly meeting of committee was held on Wednesday, Mr. Chas. Napper presiding in the absence of the President. Other members present were Messrs. F. Turnbull, P…

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Picture Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1914 · page 2

Although Messrs. Ernst and Winkley stated that they would visit Dorrigo on Thursday evening last even though they bad to employ a team to haul…

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Sydney Art Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1914 · page 6

The spring exhibitiou of pictures this year is distinctly good. The three recognised societies, the Royal Art, the Women Painters, and Society of Artists, opened their shows one…

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The Lismore Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1914 · page 5

Lismore Agricultural Society has held its thirtieth annual show this week under varied weather conditions. It opened on Wednesday under an excessively high temperature; on…

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