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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

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

The Ulmarra Show. a Record Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 May 1914 · page 8

Officebearers:—Patron, Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A.; president, Mr. P. Turnbull; vicepresidents, Messrs. A. G. Bailey and C. Dunlop; treasurer, Mr. A. H…

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The Royal Agricultural Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 May 1914 · page 6

The Royal Society's Show held annually as Easter-side in Sydney stands out preeminently as the greatest event of its kind in the Commonwealth. It is an institution…

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The Maclean Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1914 · page 8

Mr. D. McIntyre (president) presided over a good attendance of committeemen at a meeting of the L.C.A. Society held in the Shire Hall on Friday night…

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Panama Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 May 1914 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Questioned in the House of Commons yesterday, the Prime Minister stated that after reconsideration of the matter the Goevrnment had decided…

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The Howards' Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 May 1914 · page 2

The last visit of the Howard Brothers to these parts was in February, 1911, when they met with conspicuous success. Commenting on the wonders of their exhibition of telepathic and…

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Royal Agricultured Show. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 2

The receipts at the last Royal Show were £24,000, and the profit £10,000…

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Australian Aviation. Guillaux's Fine Exhibition. Enthusiasm in Melbourne Melbourne, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1914 · page 2

Aviator Guillaux gave the finest exhibition of aviation ever seen in Melbourne. Under adverse conditions, with the weather showery and a…

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Royal Agricultural Society. a Serious Charge

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 June 1914 · page 8

At a meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society on Wednesday, the cattle committee reported having held a long investigation into a statement which…

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Glen Innes Polo Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 4 June 1914 · page 8

GLEN INNES, Wednesday.—The polo carnival attracted a large crowd, and great interest was manifested, in the play. The ground was bumpy, but there was a good…

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Next Dorrigo Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 2

At its meeting on Wednesday the committee of the local Agricultural Society decided on 24th and 25th March for the holding of their next…

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British Dominions Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 June 1914 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Council of the New South Wales Chamber of Manufactures it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. O. C. Beale, to cordially support the British…

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Brushgrove Anglican Fair

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 June 1914 · page 8

The fair was opened by Mrs. Druitt on Friday afternoon. There was a good attendance of residents and the surrounding districts. The various stalls were well filled…

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Brushgrove Anglican Fair

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 4

The fair organised by the members of the Brushgrove Anglican Church was officially opened by Mrs. C. H. Druitt, of Grafton, on Friday…

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Poultry Ano Pigeon Show. Keen Competition in Poultry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Poultry, Pigeon, and Cunnry Show attracted a record entry. Competition was very keen, and was quite representative of a collection of breeds…

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Militant Suffragettes. Public Show Resentment Cat and Mouse Prisoners

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—Militant suffragettes are beginning to find that the public are becoming resentful of their methods. Prior to the deputation, headed by Sylvia…

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Ulmarra Show. Profit of Over £200

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 7

A meeting of the members of the committee of the Ulmarra P. and A. Society was held on Thursday afternoon. Present— Messrs. F. Turnbull, C. and J. T. Napper,…

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Ulmarra P. and A. Society. a Successful Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 June 1914 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the above on Thursday afternoon last, the secretary, Mr. R. N. Shaw, presented the following statement of the profits…

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The Brisbane Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 June 1914 · page 4

It is pleasing to notice that steps are being taken by the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association to be represented at the annual Show of the National Agricultural…

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Brisbane Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 June 1914 · page 6

We have received a copy of the National Agricultural and Industrial Association's schedule of prizes for their 10th annual show, to be held from 10th to 15th…

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L.C. Agricultural Society. North Coast Exhibit Criticised. Juvenile' Corn Clubs

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 June 1914 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting was held in the Shire Hall on Friday night. Present: Mr. D McIntyre (president), Messrs. A. Smith, R. McDonald, W. Deer, H. McLeod, T. Notley,…

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