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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

316 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 1 of 16

Travellers' Patroitic Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 5

Commercial travellers are, it is generally conceded, in the habit of doing well anything they take in hand; and a perusal of the programme mapped…

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Patriotic Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 9

A well-attended meeting of committee was held last night, Mr. L. R. Davis in the chair. The first item on the programme was altered to allow the procession to make the first…

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Travellers' Patriotic Carnival. Memorable Day Expected

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 2

It is not too much to say that Wednesday will see one of the most memorable days, so far as catering for the public entertainment is concerned, that…

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Commercial Travellers' Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

Omitted from catalogue and late subscriptions: Grieve and Turnor, Fraser and Co., Ltd., L. Adelt, each 42s; R. Harper, Ltd., J. N. White, Groves and Co., J. F. and H…

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The Clarence & Richmond Examiner. Established 1859. Grafton: Tuesday. Jan. 12, 1915. Commercial Travellers Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 4

To-morrow citizens of Grafton and residents of the Clarence will have the pleasure of witnessing one of the grandest demonstrations yet seen in our city. It is a…

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Swimming Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Roughly £1000 was paid by the public to witness the Kahanamoku swimming carnival. The expenses will absorb about £750, leaving the N.S. Wales…

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Commercial Travellers' Carnival a Very Large Attendance. an Imposing Procession

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 8

MARSHALS.—Colonel F. C. Fanning and Captain C. W. Sabine. PEDESTRIAN EVENTS.—Referee; Harold Crisford; starter, A. C. Walker. JUDGES.—Pedestrian Events, W. F. Blood and John see; Tug-of-war, J. T. MeKittrick; Decorated Cars, Cabs, Coaches, etc., Business Turnouts or otherwise, Best and Worst,…

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Swimming. Carnival To-morrow

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 5

The management of the Grafton baths are putting on a carnival to-morro afternoon, when an attractive programme of events will be…

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The Panama Exhibition. Mr. De Akin Represents Australia. Melbourne, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 5

The squabble between Mr. H. Mahon (Federal Minister for External Affairs) and Mr. A. Deakin (Australia's Commissioner at the 'Frisco…

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Too Fair. Why the British Failed the Attack on Tanga. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 5

Particulars of the unsuccessful British attack on Tanga, East Africa, in November last, show that the Germans received notice of the attack from the…

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German Losses. What the Lists Show. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 5

The German casualty lists show that the Prussian losses have been 840,000, but this total is exclusive of 300 other lists. The greater part of the letter…

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Wednesday's Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1915 · page 4

The following awards were made in connection with the displays in the procession on Wednesday last. The first went to L. Lawson for the exhibit representing the S.G…

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Swimming. Saturday's Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 2

A carnival on a modest scale, but none the less enjoyable on that account, was held at the Grafton Baths on Saturday afternoon. The…

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Travellers' Patriotic Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 2

A feature of the programme issued, in connection with the carnival was the humorous nature of the second and third prizes, some, of which were:…

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Swimming Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 7

The carnival at the baths on Saturday attracted only a moderate attendence, but a good number of swimmers participated, and the finishes were close and interesting…

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The Recent Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 8

In the distribution from Allies' refreshment stall the box of sweets disposed of by Miss Mary Lynch was won by Mr. J. A. Long, Ulmarra. Mr. John Martin, Eatonsville,…

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Patriotic Carnival at Manly. a Brilliant Spectacle

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Manly carnival was viewed by 80,000 people on Saturday. Manly was a riot of coloured lights, and a medley of mellow music. Gala week ended…

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Commercial Travellers' Patriotic Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 January 1915 · page 8

The following contributions have been received towards the recent carnival:—F. Austen and D. J. Hinchoy, 42s each; A. E. Durrington and W. [?]. Colburn, 50s each; D…

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Patriotic Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 5

Mr. W. Zeitsch, Australian Hotel, South Grafton, has purchased the liquor remaining from the Commercial Travellers' Carnival at invoice prices…

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Ulmarra Show Ground

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 2

Referring to the question of the occupation by the Ulmarra Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Small Park, Ulmarra, Mr G. S. Briner'…

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