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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 19

Sporting. A.j.c. Carnival. the Concluding Day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 October 1918 · page 6

The last day of the A.J.C. Carnival is set down for this afternoon. So far the attendances have been large and the racing most interesting, especially in the…

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Grafton Hospital Carnival. Probable Date: February 15

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 October 1918 · page 2

The sub-committees, general and art union, appointed at the previous Saturday night's meeting, met again on Saturday night. The General…

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Coff's Scotch Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 4

A grand Scotch fair, under the auspices of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, is to be opened at Coff's Harbor on Thursday, and continued over Friday and…

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Kempsey Hospital Carnival Concert

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 4

On Thursday night the carnival was continued by a concert given by the band at the Victoria Terrace, Kempsey, at which there was a large attendance. Some…

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Coramba Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 4

Under the auspices of the Orara circuit of the Methodist Church, a flower show is to be held in the Coramba School of Arts on November 8 and 9. The…

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Anglican Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 4

The spring flower show and industrial exhibition under the auspices of Christ Church Cathedral were opened in the Fitzroy Theatre yesterday afternoon and…

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"Scottish Fair."

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 19 October 1918 · page 2

Drapings of tartan and bunches of the thirtles that flourish on the banks and braes of " Auld Reekie" imparted the necessary Caledonian…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 October 1918 · page 4

The following are the latest figures of the amounts banked an connection with the Macleay District Hospital Carnival as supplied by the hon, treasurer (Mr…

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Scotch Fair. at Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 October 1918 · page 3

A Scotch fair, under the auspeies of St. Audrew's Presbyterian Church, was opened in the School of Art's, Coif's Harbor, on Thursday afternoon. The function…

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L C. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 October 1918 · page 1

The committee of the L.C. Agricultural Society met on Friday night, the president (Mr. S. A. J. Small) in the chair. There were ten members present, and the…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 October 1918 · page 2

A further meeting of delegates of sporting bodies, lodges, and other organisations was held on Saturday night in connection with the proposed carnival…

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Scotch Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 4

A Scotch fair, under the auspices of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Coff's Harbor, concluded in the School of Arts on Saturday night after a successful…

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"Scottish Fair." Proceeds about £70

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1918 · page 2

The " Scottish Fair " in aid of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was concluded on Saturday night, when the School of Arts was…

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Scotch Fair

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 4

Following are the winners of the various raffles in connection with the Coff's Harbor Scotch fair:--Cushion, Mrs. Daniels; lamb, Mrs. Porter; tin of biscuits, Mrs…

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Hospital Carnival. an Anniversary Day Function

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 October 1918 · page 4

Mr. A. Eggins, president of the Grafton Hospital, presided over a meeting of delegates of sporting and other organisations held on Saturday night in…

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Coff's Scotch Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 October 1918 · page 4

The various competitions in connection with the above function were decided by shooting, and not by raffling. The prize, a bridle, stated to be won by…

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Coff's C.e. Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 31 October 1918 · page 4

A social gathering took place on the grounds at Mr. and Mrs. Burgess' property, Bonville, on Saturday afternoon, in connection with the Church of England…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 2

In connection with the Hospital Carnival which is to be held on Susan Island on Anniversary Day, January 26, Messrs. D. J. Lobban and A. Englert…

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Show Conference

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 2

A conference of delegates from the several show committees of the Clarence took place at Ulmarra yesterday afternoon, when the following representatives…

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Coramba Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 November 1918 · page 2

During the absence of the Rev. P. A. B. Williams from Coramba, while attending the district Synod, Mr. Somerville, of the Commercial Bank, has consented to…

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