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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

316 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 13 of 16

Royal Show District Exhibits. New Area for North Coast. How Wool Judges Differ

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1915 · page 2

The area from which the North Coast exhibit at Royal Shows has been drawn in the past has extended along the Coast from Tweed Heads to Port…

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New Measures. Fair Rents and Early Closing

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 August 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--In the Legislative Assembly the Fair Rents Bill was read a second time by 37 to 20. The Minister for Labour and Industry…

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What the Statistics Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 August 1915 · page 7

Statistics show that there are more deaths from whooping cough than from scarlet fever, but we have yet to hear of a case proving fatal when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was…

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L.c. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 August 1915 · page 3

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday night. Present: Mr. S. Small (president), Messrs. W. Elder, C…

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The Fair Rents Bill

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 September 1915 · page 8

This measure, which was turned down by the Legislative Council, has been reintroduced on somewhat altered lines. Its provisions were explained by Mr. Griffith, in moving the…

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Allies' Day Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 September 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Great preparations are already being made for the Carnival on Allies' Day, November 19…

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A Trade Fair. Imports From Enemy Sources

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 September 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The Trade Fair arranged by the Chamber of Commerce was opened to-day by the State Governor, who explained that our imports from Germany…

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"Not a Picture Show."

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 2

"Every man is wanted at the Dardanelles," said the recruiting sergeant at Victoria Barracks, addressing a squad of applicants. "But," he continued, "you won't be put to…

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Picture Show Panic. Ignition of a Film

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 September 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.--A fire occurred in the operator's box at the Lyric Theatre, Goulburn, oh Friday night, a film suddenly breaking into flame. There was a large…

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Kill the Trade of Germany. Lessons Taught by the Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 September 1915 · page 4

The trade fair now being held at the Milson's Point Ferry premises, Circular Quay, is a worthy effort to kill German trade and convert the proud Teutonic boast of…

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What the Statistics Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 September 1915 · page 4

Statistics show that there are more deaths from whooping cough than from scarlet fever, but we have yet to hear of a case proving fatal when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was…

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Conscription. Lloyd George Puts the Position Plainly. Let the Government Have a Fair Chance

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 September 1915 · page 3

The Press Bureau reports that Mr. Lloyd George, replying to a constituent's letter, writes: "You say rightly that the Government ought to give the…

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Calliope Musical Fair

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 5

This function will be officially opened by the Mayor of Ulmarra this afternoon in the Calliope School building. The residents have entered heartily into the arrangements…

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Cruelty to a Cow. Show Proprietress Fined

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.-- Mary Daly was fined £5 at the Police Court on a charge of cruelly ill -treating a cow. Inspector Fullarton stated that defendant, who was…

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Calliope Fair. Successful Patriotic Event

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 September 1915 · page 7

The patriotic fair, organised by the residents of the Calliope district, was opened yesterday afternoon, under the most auspisious circumstances. A large committee of ladies and…

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L.c. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 September 1915 · page 3

Mr. S. Small (President) presided over a good attendance at the regular meeting of the Committee held in the Shire Hall, Maelean, on Friday night…

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District Exhibits at the Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 September 1915 · page 2

The Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society writes that there are most encouraging prospects for another splendid competition of the districts at the Royal Show in Sydney…

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Calliope Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 September 1915 · page 2

This function was brought to a successful termination on Saturday night, when there was again a large attendance. The members of the Ulmarra Band were in attendance…

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District Exhibits. at the Royal Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 September 1915 · page 4

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society writes that there are most encouraging propects for another splendid competition of the districts…

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Exhibition Op Spring Goods

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 October 1915 · page 4

Gerard & Co.'s exhibition of Spring goods was well attended yesterday afternoon. The fresh dainty summer frocks and blouses, chic hats, and newest novelties in neckwear, etc.,…

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