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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

283 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 15

Ulmarra Show. the Opening Day

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 May 1916 · page 4

The thirteenth annual exhibition of the Ulmarra Pastoral and Agricultural Society was opened yesterday under superb weather conditions. For a first day the attendance was…

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Local and General. Ulmarra Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 May 1916 · page 2

Visitors to the Ulmarra Show say the display of stock is the finest and best they have seen for many years…

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"The Fair Land of Poland." London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 5

A Swedish paper states that the Allies will permit the population of Poland, under Austro-German occupation, to receive food from America, the Central Powers…

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Accidents at the Ulmarra Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 4

Several accidents occurred at the Ulmarra show yesterday. In the first a son of Mr. A. Aspinall, of South Grafton, had the misfortune to have his leg fractured by a kick…

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Fat Stock at Ulmarra Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 4

Two fat cows that were exhibited by Mr. W. McLeod at the Ulmarra show yesterday were fine beasts. They were disposed of to Mr. W. Fitzgerald for £30. These cows…

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Ulmarra Show. Second Day, Wednesday. Fine Display of Stock

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 8

The management of the Ulmarra Show were again favored by fine weather yesterday, and this was responsible for something like a record attendance. The day was proclaimed…

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Ulmarra Show Successful Second Day. Large Attendance. Accidents in the Ring

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 6

The second day of the Ulmarra Pastoral and Agricultural Society's annual Show on Wednesday was favoured with fine weather, consequently…

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North Coast Route March. V "Grafton Has Not Done Its Fair Share."

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1916 · page 1

At a meeting of the Coff's Harbor Recruiting Association, Sergt. McDonald (military secretary of the Route March) submitted his balance-sheet,…

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Sporting. the July Carnival Fixtures

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 June 1916 · page 2

July 8 (Saturday).--South Grafton L.V.J.C. July 12 (Wednesday).--Ulmarra Jockey Club. July 15 (Saturday).--Clarence River Pony Club…

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Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

A committee meeting of the Coffs Harbor and District Agricultural Association was held at the School of Arts on Monday morning…

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Local and General. Ulmarra Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

Owing to a misprint the weight of the bullock, the subject of the weight-guessing competition at the late Ulmarra show, was stated to have been 8411b. The winner was Mrs…

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Show Charges

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 June 1916 · page 4

In common with other tariffs, the charge for admission to Lismore show has gone up. The question was discussed at as meeting of the committee on Tuesday afternoon, and it…

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Bosses of the Picture Show Mr. Black's Curious Mixture

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 3

Mr. Black, Chief Secretary, sows the seeds of much trouble in the Board of Censors which he purposes to appoint for picture films. It is expected to…

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Agricultural Society

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the committee of the above society was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday last, when there were present:…

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New Farmers' Union. Fair Start at Last

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 5

There was a really good attendance of farmers and others in the Masonic Hall. Bellingen, on Saturday forenoon last, the occasion being a meeting to…

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The Government's Intentions. a Full, Fair and Impartial Trial. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 4

The Premier to-day, referring to the referendum, said: "There seems only one outstanding termination of the count and that is in favor of 6 o'clock. It is no secret that…

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Coramba Police Court. Thursday, 8Th June. [Before me[?] A. Pryer and H. E. Hindmarsh J's.P.)

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with:—Albeit Stombridge dra[?]k[?]s. fined 15[?]. in defanlt 48 hours. fi[?]…

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Ulmarra Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 8

A meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday afternoon to receive the report and balance sheet in connection with the show. Mr. F. Turnbull presided…

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The Fair Rents Act. Important Amendments Asked. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 5

A deputation representing the Rent Payers' Association interviewed the Attorney-General and suggested certain amendments in the Fair Rents Act. The speakers urged that…

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July Racing Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 3

Our business columns to-day contain the programmes of various, meetings to be held next month, and are worth perusal by those enterested. The…

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