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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 19

Ulmarra Patriotic Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 8

The question of assisting the committee of the Ulmarra P. and A. Society in connection with the annual show, on May land 2, and which is to be run in the…

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Royal Easter Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 4

Entries for the Easter Show are arriving at a phenomenal rate, the totals for dairy arid farm produce looming very large. There is every evidence of these…

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Dorrigo Show. a Fine Display. But Unfavorable Weather. Dorrigo

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 5

The Dorrigo show opened this morning in showery weather. As the day wore on the rain came down heavier, but in spite of the unfavorable conditions the…

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Dorrigo Show Magnificent Exhibits in All Sections But Exhibition Spoilt by Incessant Rain. Office Bearers and Committee for Year 1917-18

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 4

Truestees: Messrs. J. L. Smith. W. B. Ross, A. W. Menzies, A. O. Harrigan. Patron: Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A. President Mr. James L. Smith…

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Sporting. the V.r.c. Carnival. the Newmarket

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 9

This afternoon will usher in the Flemington leg of the great Victorian Autumn racing carnival, when the big sprint race of Australia—the Newmarket—will be…

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Dorrigo Show Awards. (Continued from another Page.) Cookery

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 3

Stewards: Mesdames J. W. Johnston, J. Fredericks, J. Evans, and T. J. Johnston. Judge: Mrs. Wylle…

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The Famous Dorrigo. What Closer Settlement Will Do. Its Untold Wealth and Progress. The Home of Magnificent Softwoods. We-inspiring Gorges and Scenic Splendor The Annual Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 7

O, wonderland of song and scrub and stream! That floats before me now as some sweet dream,…

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L.c. Agricultural Society Interesting Evening's Work

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 1

The committee of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society met on Friday night at the Shire Hall, Maclean, Mr. A. P. Gale Presiding. Those present were: Aid. F…

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Bellingen Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

The "Daily Examiner" Special representative, Mr. F. W. Collison, who is at present engaged writing up the coastal shows, reached Bellingen from Dorrigo…

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Local and General. the Lismore Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

The annual show at Lismore in November last, resulted in a substantial profit, as the sum of £550 is to be handed over to the Richmond and Tweed Returned…

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Show Holidays

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 4

The matter of chow holidays came under review at last night's meeting of the Grafton City Council, when, a letter was received from Ulmarra P. and A…

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Dorrigo Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 4

In connection with the Dorrigo Show, in the fancy work section Mrs. S. S. Walters, of Nana Glen, won first for collection of fancy work (three articles); collection…

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Bellingen Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 4

The Bellinger River Agricultural Society's annual show was opened in fine, warm weather. The attendance for the first day easily exceeded that of any…

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Kempsey Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 4

Writing from Kempsey this week, Mr. Ernest WeeKs, secretary of the Macleay Agricultural Association, says:—We expect that the forthcoming show is going…

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Bellingen Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

The Bellingen Show was continued yesterday. Heavy rain fell in the morning, but at 10 o'clock the sky cleared, and the sun shone with considerable warmth…

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Local and General the Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

A public holiday has been gazetted for Grafton, South, Graf ton, Maclean and Ul-marra Municipalities, and Copmanhurst, Orara, Nymboida and Harwood Shires on…

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The Bellingen Show. Opened by Hon. G. W. Fuller. Fine Exhibition of Cattle. The District Described

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

The scene looking down the Bellinger Valley is one of the most picturesque on the North Coast. Lying to the west is a long range of mountains, clothed with…

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Refreshment Room at Bellingen Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 8

The refreshment room on Bellingen showground was controlled by the local Red Cross Society. Mrs. H. A. Evans is the president, Mrs. S. Merrylands, secretary,…

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At the Show. Office-bearers and Committee for 1917-18

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 7

Patron, Dr. Thomas Myles, M.A., M.D.; president, A. Black, Esq.; vice presidents, R. S. McDougall, Esq., J.P., and R. A. Summerville, Esq., hon. treasurer, Mr…

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The Royal Show. Over 10,000 Entries

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, Sydney, says that this year the society is in the position of the gentleman who, having…

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