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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 19

L.c. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 2

The final distribution of funds secured by the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society amongst the War Equipment Leagues and Bed Cross leaves no doubt that…

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Local and General. Scotch Fair

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 2

The annual Scotch fair in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Coff's Harbor, is to be held in October. A big organising effort is, being put…

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Dairying. Lessons in Cow Testing. a Feature of a Fair

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 4

That the dairy farmer should know exactly what each cow in his milking herd is doing in the way of milk and butter production was illustrated in a…

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Pastoral and Agricultural. Lessons in Cow Testing. a Feature of a Fair

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 4

That the dairy former should know exactly what each cow in his milking herd is doing in the way of milk and butter production was illustrated in a very…

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Sheep Show. the Competitions. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 2

The annual sheep show ended yesterday. The attendance was the largest ever seen at any sheep show. The ring events proved interesting. The open sheep dog…

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Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 4

The regular meeting of the committee was held yesterday morning, when regular monthly business was transacted. It was decided to hold an arbor and sports…

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Coff's Harbor and District Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 4

The regular meeting of the committee was held at the Fitzroy Hotel on Monday. Present: Mr. W. T. Perry (president), Messrs. P. J. MacNamara, W. T…

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The Turf. Grafton Racing Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 3

First acceptances tor the Grafton Cup, as well as entries for all the other C.R.J.C. events, are due at 4 p.m. next Monday…

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Australian War Relics. Exhibition in London. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 3

In connection with the formal opening of Australia House by the King, it is intended to hold an exhibition of war relics captured by Australians in…

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Coffs Agricultural Society

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 6 July 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the committee was held at the [?] Hotel on Monday. Present [?] Messrs W.T. Perry (president). P. J. MacNamara, W…

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Agricultural Society. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 6 July 1918 · page 6

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

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Exhibitor and Judge. Grafton Show Incident. Both Gentlemen Completely Exonerated

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 July 1918 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council of the C.P. and A. Society was held at the Copmanhurst Shire Chambers this morning. The President, Mr. S. See,…

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The July Carnival. Opens To-day at South Grafton. Ulmarra Jockey Club's Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 July 1918 · page 2

The 1918 Northern Rivers carnival commences to-day it is a strong matter of contention as to whether there should be a racing carnival in the fourth year of the…

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Exhibitor and Judge. Grafton Show Incident. Committee Discussion Resented. Matter Satisfactorily Threshed Out

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 July 1918 · page 7

The committee of the Clarence P. and A. Society held a special meeting yesterday morning to meet Mr. G. G. Cory, of Gordon Brook, who had taken exception…

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Ulmarra War Chest Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 2

A well attended and enthusiastic meeting in connection with the above was held on Wednesday, the Mayoress, Mrs. G. W. Fitzgerald, presiding…

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District News. Ulmarra. War Chest Exhibition

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 2

A well-attended and enthusiastic meeting in connection with the above was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday afternoon, the Mayoress,…

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The Coming Flower Show. Chance for Local Musicians

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 20 July 1918 · page 2

The following musical competitions have been arranged in connection with the flower show and bazaar to be held in aid of St…

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Patriotic Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 4

The Alstonville P. and A. Society has achieved an excellent record in the way of assisting patriotic movements, according to figures quoted yesterday by Mr…

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Local and General. Ulmarra Show Committee

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 July 1918 · page 4

The ballot in connection with the election of 24 members to the council of the Ulmarra P. and A. Society closes this afternoon. There are 31 nominations…

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L.c. Agricultural Society Annual Meeting. Splendid Patriotic Efforts

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held in the Shire Hall oh Friday evening, Mr. A. P. Gale in the chair. There was a small…

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