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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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

Lismore Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 November 1917 · page 1

In the ring events on the second day the progress of the champion high jump, as usual, held the great attention of the spectators. Five horses competed, and…

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Local and General. Show at Casino

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 November 1917 · page 2

To-day the R.R.A.H. and P. Society at Casino is holding an intermediate show. Included in the schedule is a programme of sporting events, and for these…

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Voluntaryism. Never Given a Fair Chance. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 2

Mr. F. A. Bueketon, who was in charge of the great-western recruiting train, said, at Bathurst, that voluntaryism had never been given a fair chance, and had…

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Summons Served on Mr. Ryan. Departure From Liberty and Fair Play, Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 December 1917 · page 9

The summons on Mr. Ryan was served on him at his room at Parliament House this afternoon. Mr. Theodore was called in and served just afterwards…

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L.c. Agricultural Society. Monthly Committee Meeting

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 December 1917 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held at Maclean on Friday night. Present: Messrs. A. P. Gale (president), S. A. J…

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Alleged Contempt. Mr. Catts and Mr. Hughes. "S.m. Herald" to Show Cause. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1917 · page 3

This afternoon Mr. Sheridan, instructed by Mr. A. H. Roberts, applied ex-parte to Mr. Justice Pring, in private chambers, for a writ of attachment against the…

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Agricultural Society

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 8 December 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Agricultural Association was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday morning last, when there were…

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Flower Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 8 December 1917 · page 2

The annual flower show in connection with St. Stephen's Church of England will be held in White's Empire Hall on Thursday and Friday next,…

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Xmas Fair. Opening To-night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 December 1917 · page 2

A final reminder is given of the Presbyterian Fair and Xmas Tree, which is to be officially opened at the Fitzroy Theatre at 7.30 to-night by the…

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Pesbyterian Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 December 1917 · page 4

Last night the fair and Christmas tree organised by the St. Andrew's Women's Guild was opened in the Fitzroy Theatre. The various stalls were lined round the…

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Presbyterian Fair

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 2

Only moderate patronage was extended last night to the fair and Christmas tree in the Fitzroy Theatre, which has been organised by the St. Andrew's Women's…

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Fair and Xmas Tree. Charities Benefit

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 2

At the Fitzroy Theatre on Monday and Tuesday evenings, under the auspices of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, a successful Fair and Xmas…

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Anglican Flower Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 5

The Annual Flower Show in connection with St. Stephen's Anglican Church was held in White's Empire Hall on Thursday and Friday last…

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War Chest Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 December 1917 · page 6

The War Chest carnival held under the auspices of the Bellingen Amateur Swimming Club, took place last Wednesday in rather unfavorable weather…

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Ulmarra Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee was held on Monday, Mr: G. Kelly presiding. There were also present: Messrs. Turnbull, Retallick, C. and J…

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Glen Innes Show Sale Rights

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 4

On Saturday last J. J. Mclntyre submitted to auction the right of holding stock sales during show week. Keen rivalry existed, between the several…

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Agricultural Society. Fortnightly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Dorrigo Agricultural Association was held in the School of Arts on Thursday morning last, when there were…

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Church of England Flower Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 December 1917 · page 4

The final results of the Flower Show in aid of St. Stephen's Church, held in White's Hall on Thursday and Friday last, proved to be more…

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