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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

316 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 16

More Recruits Enrolled. Fair Standard Still Set. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 5

The War Office is accepting recruits for the army and Territorial forces for the duration of the war. Candidates must not be more than forty years of…

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Lismore Patriotic Carnival Procession an Absolute Triumph. Large Attendance

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 5

LISMORE, Sunday.—Big crowds have already arrived in town for the Patriotic Carnival opening to-morrow. Last night the commercial travellers, some of whom…

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Brushgrove-cowper Fancy Fair. Opened To-day

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 3

One, of the biggest functions that have ever been organised on the prosperous and intensely-cultivated Middle Clarence is to be opened to-day,…

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Belgian Fete. to Rival the Late Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 3

Meetings of the Red Cross and Belgian Fete Committees of Grafton and South Grafton are being held with praiseworthy regularity. The meeting…

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Richmond-tweed Patriotic Carnival an Extraordinary Success. Expected to Realise £15,000

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

The Richmond-Tweed Commercial Travellers' Patriotic Carnival at Lismore on Monday was really commenced on Saturday night, to employ a "bull,"…

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Lismore Patriotic Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 2

The following are the results of the sports conducted on the showground:— Hindoo race on horseback—Sahib Singh; 16 entries…

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Cowper-brushgrove Patriotic Fair. a Creditable Display

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 8

A patriotic fair, organised by residents of Brushgrove and Cowper, was opened yesterday in the hall of the Literary Institute. The proceeds are to be devoted to the Red Cross…

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Brushgrove-cowper Patriotic Fair. Opened by Shire President. a Great Success

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 6

The patriotic fancy fair at Brushgrove Literary Institute, in aid of the Red Cross and Belgian Funds, was opened on Wednesday afternoon by Cr…

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Lower[?]clarence Agricultural Society. a Successful Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 May 1915 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Friday night. Present: Mr. S. Small (presiding), Messrs. H. Henderson, C. Gilbert, A. Garven, J. Watt, A. Marsh, D. McIntyre, J…

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Brushgrove-Cowper Fancy Fair

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 May 1915 · page 11

Both the opening and the Thursday night sessions of the patriotic fair were largely attended, and excellent business done. Over £80 was realised each session. The sale…

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Brisbane Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 May 1915 · page 6

We learn from the Secretary of the National Association, Brisbane, that this year's show gives promise of being one of the best yet held, notwithstanding the militating effects…

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Austro-italian Campaign. Carnival at Venice

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 May 1915 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—Signor Salandra, the Premier of Italy, has telegraphed congratulations to the people of Venice for the splendid courage they displayed under their first…

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Dorrigo Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 June 1915 · page 7

The following is the result of the ballot for the election of committee for the current year:—A. O. Harrigan 93, T. Rogan 89, W. B. Ross 88, J. Kirkland 88, D. Woodroof 85,…

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Brushgrove-cowper Fancy Fair. a £300 Profit

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

There was a very large attendance at the closing session of the patriotic fancy fair at Brushgrove on Saturday night. Practically all the goods were…

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C.p and A. Society. Next Show Dates

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

The monthly meeting or councillors of the above yesterday was attended by Councillors J. Davison (President) S. See. A. Gray, F. N. Templeton, J…

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Coramba Agricultural Society

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the above society was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday, when 18 committeemen were…

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Poultry Club Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—At the Poultry Club Annual Show the fine all-round display of quality compared more than favourably with previous shows. The introduction of…

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A Patriotic Speech. Churchill Defends His Policy. Everyone Should Do a Fair Share

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 June 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—Mr. Churchill, speaking at Dundee, stated he did not intend to embark on explanations, reproaches or recriminations. The years succeeding the…

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Red Cross Belgian Fete. His Majesty's Birthday Honoured Brilliant Procession of Allies. Decorated Motor Cars and Emblematic Tableaux. Show Ground a Mass of Colour

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 June 1915 · page 8

The anniversary of the natal, day of his Majesty the King was celebrated at Grafton yesterday by a Belgian fete on the showground. The day opened fine, but clouded…

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Coffs Agricultural Society

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 2

A meeting of the committre was [?] in the School of Arts on Tuesday morning. Present: Messrs Long (chair), Smith, Campbell,…

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