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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

366 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 19

Bellingen Show. the Second Day

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 7

The reports following here-under were omitted from Saturday's issue owing to the non-arrival of the southern car…

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Agricultural Society. Committee Review the Show. Finances Prove Satisfactory

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 2

Judging from last week's meeting of the Agricultural Society, the committee have every reason to be satisfied with the result of the…

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Closing the Show on Good Friday. Methodist Conference Motion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 3

The Methodist Conference carried a motion affirming sympathy with the efforts to have the Agricultural Show Ground closed on Good Friday…

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Sydney Show. Record Number of Entries. Increases in All Sections. Great Equine Attractions. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 3

The increase in the entries for the Royal Agricultural Society's Easter Show would of themselves make an imposing exhibition. Everything points to a record…

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Nambucca Show. Macksville

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 4

The show opened to-day in fine weather, the attendance being quite up to that of the first day of previous years. The show will be opened to-morrow by Mr. H. D…

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L.c. Agricultural Society. Delegates From Patriotic Bodies

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

A meeting was held at the Shire Hall, Maclean, last night, when delegates from the various local patriotic bodies met the president, Mr. A. P. Gale, and secretary,…

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Agricultural Society. Monthly Meeting. Several Protests Dealt with

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 2

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

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The Nambucca Show. a Successful Exhibition. District of Great Resources. History and Development Described

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 2

Pioneering on the Nambucea River, like other parts of the North Coast, was beset with difficulties and dangers; and the sturdy, settlers had to endure innumerable…

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Ulmarra Patriotic Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 8

The secretary reports that donations are coming in well towards the funds of the, coming show, which, as is now well-known, is being run in the interest of…

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Local and General. Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

It is understood that no ballot will be necessary in connection with the election of the new committee for the ensuing year, on account of the resignations of…

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Ulmarra Patriotic Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 4

At the usual meeting of the committee of the Ulmarra Council yesterday afternoon, a communication was read from the Grafton Council desiring further…

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Ulmarra P. and a Society Show Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. G. Kelly presiding. There were also present Messrs. F. Turnbull, C. Lee, J. Napper, S…

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Glen Innes Jubilee Show Sales

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 2

E. A. Small (Glen Innes) and Dalgety and Co., Ltd. (Sydney) report having help these sales at Glen Innes during the past week. On Thursday, March 14th, they…

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Grafton Show Tea-tent

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

A meeting of ladies was held in Fitzgerald's Chambers yesterday afternoon in connection with the running of the C.P. and A. Society's tea tent…

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Minister's Tour. To Open Grafton Show. Visit to the North Coast

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

By the Hon. J. D. Fiezgerald, M.L.C., Minister for Local Government and for Public Health, accompanied by Mr. Percy Allan (Engincer-in-Chief for Local…

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The Kempsey Show. a Record Exhibition. Agricultural Society's Progress. Office-bearers for 1917-18

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 2

President, P. J. O'Neill; vice-presidents, John Booth, H. G. Ellington, G. D. Johnston; treasurer, J. C. Elton; auditors, T. A. Miller and E. G. Kinghorn…

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The Motor Age. Interesting Exhibits in Sydney. at the Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 1

We learn that complete arrangements have been made by Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Sydney, for a particularly good motor exhibit at the Metropolitan Royal…

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America at War. No Bluff or Show. But an Iron Determination. Production at High Speed. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 3

There is general evidence of a nationwide, unselfish idealism, vast energy, and an iron determination which is deeply impressive, particularly over the great…

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Coff's Harbor and District Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting Adjourned

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 3

The annual meeting of the above society was held in Vost and Smith's office on Saturday morning, the president (Mr. W. H. Sharp) presiding over a good…

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The Royal Show Opens To-day. a Record Entry. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 4

All preparations, with the exception of a few finishing touches, are made for the opening of the show to-morrow. The ring is in good condition, and judging by the…

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