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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

316 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 16

Dorrigo Show. The Ground and the Workers

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 5

We guess that among the many who paraded the Showground on Wednesday and Thursday last, and curacritly admired the arrangements and…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 8

The monthly meeting of committee was held on Friday. President: Messrs. S. Small (president), G. Davison, R. McDonald, C. Gilbert, J. Want, D. MeIntyre, P. Murphy,…

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Bangalow Show

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 8

This exhibition was held last week under favourable conditions as regards weather. The following aro the successful awards:—Champion Draught Stallion: J. Johnson. Champion…

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The Dorrigo Show. the Smoke Concert

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

The smoke concert unde the auspices of the Dorrigo Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts the first night of the Show. Mr. J. W. Johnston, president, occupied the…

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The Royal Easter Show. Held Under Adverse Conditions

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

The Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show is held this year under the heavy double disadvantage of war conditions and drought. Each has played its part, and that…

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Sydney Show. a Wet Weather Opening. Splendid Array of Exhibits. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 3

The Sydney Royal Show was opened to-day in wet weather. Outwardly the show is as good as, if not better than, its predecessors. In spite of the drought…

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A Unique Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 7

With the object of "boosting" Australian manufactures a unique exhibitin of Australian-made goods is to be held in December next under the auspices of the Chamber…

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Grafton Show. 5th, 6th and 7th May, 1915

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 8

ENTRIES CLOSE 22st APRIL, at 6 p.m. A list of additional Special Prizes will appear in "Examiner on Saturday, 10th inst…

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The Royal Show. Western District Wins the Prize. North Coast Display Creditable

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Royal Show opened yesterday in rain, which continued all day. Being judging day there was only a small attendance of the public. The…

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Late Wires. Sydney Show. the Cattle Sales. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1915 · page 5

The cattle sale commenced to -day. The bidding was not spirited, though some satisfactory prices were secured…

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Ulmarra Sports Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 April 1915 · page 4

On Monday next this monster event will take place, and promises to be in every way a remarkable success. The attractive programme has induced big nominations, and…

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Patriotic Carnival. by the Commercial Travellers. the Art Union Drawing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 April 1915 · page 4

The Art Union drawing, under the auspices of the management of the recent Patriotic Carnival, took place in the Theatre Royal on Thursday evening. In conjunction with…

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Royal Agricultural Show the North Coast Exhibit Favourably Commented Upo Experiment Farm Displays. Superior Exhibits in Poultry. North Coast Butter to the Front

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 April 1915 · page 9

SYDNEY Thursday.—The "Sydney Morning Herald" makes special reference in to-day's issue to the North Coast district collection. The great display of products…

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Sydney Show. the Horse Sales. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 April 1915 · page 2

Morse sales were held at the Show Ground yesterday afternoon. Melodrama was sold to Lord Bros., of Victoria, for 300 guineas…

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Telegraphic Sporting. Ballina Swimming Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 6 April 1915 · page 7

BALLINA, Monday.—Above carnival, which eventuated yesterday, resulted:— Hundred Yards Championship of Richmond River—Alf Henry 1, L. R. Harris 2, L. R…

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At the Show. the Governor-general's Adventures

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 6 April 1915 · page 8

Sunshine drew crowds out, and they took an interest in everything, from the big parade in the ring to the merry-go-rounds and other attractions provided for the person who…

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The Royal Show. Another Big Attendance. Events in the Ring

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 6 April 1915 · page 4

The attendance at the show on Saturday was 55,000, only 500 less than last year. The ring events were interesting, and splendid horsemanship was displayed…

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Sydney Show. Jumping in the Rain. Two Lady Riders Injured. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 April 1915 · page 3

Although heavy showers fell at intervals during the day there was another large attendance at the Show to-day estimated at over 50,000. The…

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Ulmarra Anglican Fair

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 8 April 1915 · page 4

A fair and sale of work in connection with the Anglican Church, Ulmarra, was opened in tho Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon under showery weather conditions. The…

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Exhibition in Buckjumping

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 8 April 1915 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the Market Square on Tuesday evening to witness the, horsemanship displayed by a number, of local riders in the canvas enclosed arena. Mr…

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