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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

412 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 15 of 21

Macle[?]y A.h. and I. Association. Election of President. Dates for Next Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 August 1919 · page 4

The first meeting of the newly-appointed Macleay A.H. and I. Committee was held on Friday last at the Victoria Theatre, there being present: Messrs. A. J. O'Shea…

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Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 August 1919 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting was held on Monday morning last, the president, Mr. W. T. Perry, presiding. Other members present were Messrs. P. Houlahan, W. R…

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Royal Show District Exhibits

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 August 1919 · page 4

At the last meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, it was decided to adopt a recommendation from the agriculture committee, that the…

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Peace Show at Belfast. a Sensational Incident. French Can Still Ride. London, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 August 1919 · page 3

At the peace celebrations at Belfast, 36,000 demobilised soldiers marched past Viscount French (Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland"). There, were a quarter…

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The Passing Show. the Labor Split. Republican Insanity

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1919 · page 2

It takes some little activity and attention to keep pace with the checkered ways of the disorganised Labor organisations. You never know when…

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The Turf. the Coming Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 2

In this issue are advertised the full programmes of the C.R.J.C and L.V.J.C., .and the Grafton Pony Club's annual meetings, and a summary…

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Peace Celebrations. To-night's Meeting. Why Not an Evening Carnival?

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 August 1919 · page 4

A meeting of citizens is convened for to-night to consider the desirability of a peace demonstration at Grafton. The original meeting was adjourned owing to…

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Ulmarra P. and A. Society Election of Officers. Matter of Spring Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 August 1919 · page 1

The first meeting of the new council of the above was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. G. Kelly presiding. There were also present: Messrs. C. Lee, F. Turnbull, J…

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The Coming Show. Preparing the Schedule. Special Prizes Coming In

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 20 August 1919 · page 3

A special meeting of the local Agricultural Committee was held at the Fitzroy Hotel on Monday morning, Mr. P. J. Houlahan…

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Coff's Harbor and District Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 August 1919 · page 4

A special meeting of the above was held at the Fitzroy Hotel on Monday morning, the 18th instant. Mr. W. T. Perry presided. Other members present were…

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South Grafton Sports Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 2

The South Grafton Sports Carnival, to be held on McKittrick Park on September 23 in aid of the Repatriation Funds, was the subject of discussion at a public…

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Agricultural Society

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1919 · page 2

At Monday's meeting of the local Show committee, several recommendations of the stewards with regard to the jams, jellies and preserves,…

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C.r J.c. Carnival. Treble Entries Due

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 August 1919 · page 6

The entries for the three big races of the Clarence River Jockey Club, to be decided next month, will fall due on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and for the sum of…

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SPORTING. C.R.J.C. Carnival. Entries for the Treble. Long Races Fill Well

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 August 1919 · page 1

There was a falling off in the entries for the September meeting of the C.R.J.C. as compared with those received in July, when the meeting had to be abandoned…

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Picture Show for South Grafton

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1919 · page 2

Lieut. Spencer Hordern, late of the A.I.F., one of the men who helped to make Australia's name, is about to open a picture show at South…

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The Passing Show. the Industrial Ferment. Peace, Where There Is No Peace

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1919 · page 2

"Thou seest, this wide and universal theatre presents more woeful pageants than this scene wherein we play." So spoke the banished Duke…

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Picture Show for South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 August 1919 · page 4

Lieutenant Hordern, who returned to this State recently after doing his bit at the war, intends opening a picture show in the School of Arts, South Grafton, on…

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Aviator Over Sydney. a Thrilling Exhibition. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 August 1919 · page 4

Captain Holden, M. C., flew over the city during the lunch hour, and, with sudden nose dives, side turns, and jerks, just above the tops of the buidings, thrilled a…

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Peace Loan. Exhibition by Captain Holden. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 3

Captain Holden again provided an exciting spectacle this afternoon, flying over the city and doing some hair-raising stunts in collection with the advertising…

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Queen of the Day Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 September 1919 · page 4

A meeting of representatives of various candidates was held at the Town Hall, Grafton, on Saturday evening last, Mr. Donald Maxwell being elected chairman,…

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