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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

283 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 15

Agricultural Society. Montly Meeting." New Secretary Appointed. Returned Soldier Successful

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of members of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held in the Shire Hall on Friday evening last. when the…

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Australia's Fair Contribution

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 October 1916 · page 6

Sir, -- With regard to the proportion of soldiers that Australia is asked to send, [?] may be allowed to point out that in Australia males are largely in excess of…

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"Advance Australia Fair." Death of Author. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 5

Mr. P. D. McCormick, author of "Advance Australia Fair," died suddenly yesterday…

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Sporting. the V.r.c. Carnival Derby Day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 2

The great Australian racing carnival will commence in Melbourne to-day, when the V.R.C. Derby will be run. On Tuesday the greatest of all Australian…

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The Fair Land of Poland. Pope's Appeal for Assistance. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 5

Reuter's Rome correspondent, Thursday: The Pope's appeal to the Catholic Bishops of the world for assistance for Poland brought four million francs to the…

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Local and General. Lismore Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 4

Entries for Lismore Show closed on Saturday, and a very satisfactory entry has been received. In some of the sections there is a falling oft, but taking…

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Local and General. Tweed Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 4

This show opened on Wednesday, and was continued yesterday in fine weather. The Spearmint horse, Greyspear, won the champion blood stallion. Jersey cattle…

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The British Army. Tribute by M. Clemenceau. Who Came to Scold and Then Praised. the Spring Will Show What Men and Guns Mean. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 5

M. Clemenceau, the French statesman who previously attacked the British Army for its alleged inaction, has visited the Somme and writes: "An invaluable Ally,…

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Exhibition of Art Work

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 6

Country teachers and pupils who happen to be in Sydney during the month of January should make a point of attending the exhibition of…

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L.c. Agricultural Society. Annual Show to Be Proceeded With

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 2

The regular meeting of the committee was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday night. Present: Mr. S. A. J. Small (President), Messrs. A. Smith, L…

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Sydney Show Exhibit. Conference of Delegates

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 3

A conference of the delegates of the N.C. Agricultural Societies' Association and delegates from Tenterfield and Glen Innes to arrange for exhibit for the next…

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Tweed Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

The annual Tweed show last week was a big success. The gate takings were eminently satisfactory. Wednesday's total was £39. 7s 6d, Thursday 's £190 6s 9d,…

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Lismore Show. Successful Exhibition. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 5

The 32nd annual exhibition of the Lismore Agricultural and Industrial Society was opened to-day in ideal weather. Last year the show had to be abandoned at the…

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Ulmarra Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. F. Turnbull presiding. There were also present: Messrs. G. Kelly, G. W…

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Grafton Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 3

Sub-committees of the C.P. and A. Society met at Fitzgerald's Chambers this morning to revise the schedule in connection with next year's show…

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Can the Public Stand the Truth? Realistic Films That Some Exhibitors Are Afraid to Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2

Concerning the films of "The Big Push," to be screened in Grafton by the Pops on December 13, W. G. Faulkner wrote in the London "Weekly…

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Picture Show

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2

The entertainment given by Creeley Bros, on Saturday night last was fairly well patronized; bat on the merits of the show there should…

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Agricultural Society. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1916 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Dorrigo A., H. and I. Society was held on Wednesday morning last, there being present: Messrs…

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L.c. Agricultural Society. Dull Outlook for Next Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 11 December 1916 · page 4

Mr. S. A. J. Small (president) presided over a poorly -attended meeting of the committee of the above, held at Maclean on Friday night…

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L.c. Agricultural Society

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1916 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above society was held at Maclean on Friday evening. Present: Messrs. S. A. J. Small…

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