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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

412 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 21

Rowing. Hospital Carnival Events. Late Entries

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 2

Several entries for the acquatic events at the Grafton Hospital Carnival next Monday, having been delayed in the post, were received by the…

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Church of England Flower Show. Unexpected Results

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 4

The annual flower show in connection with St. Stephen's Church of England, opened in White's Empire Hall on Friday afternoon last, and…

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Red Cross Carnival Tea Tent

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 4

A special meeting of the members of the Red Cross was held at the society a depot yesterday afternoon, to discuss the taking over of one of the refreshment…

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Grafton's Big Day. Next Monday's Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

The carnival on Susan Island on Monday next promises to attract the biggest crowd ever seen at any function on the Clarence. Reports from all…

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Grafton Red Cross. Hospital Carnival Tea Tent

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

A special meeting of the members of the Grafton Red Cross branch was held at the Society's depot. Prince-street, on Wednesday aftertoon…

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Grafton Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 8

The carnival which has been organised by the sporting and other organisations of Grafton and South Grafton, to take place on Susan Island on Monday…

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Tyringham News. the Peace Carnival

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

Our Tyringham correspondent writes saying that as the community out there is so small and scattered, no definite action is being taken by the…

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L.c. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 1

The attendance at the special meeting of the L.C. Agricultural Society, held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday evening, was in marked contrast to the…

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To-day's Carnival. 8-Mile Race Added

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 2

All that is humanly possible has been done by the committee to make to-day's Hospital Carnival a success. A working bee was formed on…

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Hospital Carnival. Grafton's "Big Day." Great Sports Gathering

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 2

In all probability there will be on Susan Island to-day one of the biggest crowds that has been congregated at any centre on the Clarence for many a year. The…

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Sailing Inter-state Carnival. Saturday's Results. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 2

The inter-State sailing carnival was opened on Sydney Harbor yesterday with a handicap. Three Queensland boats competed. The carnival…

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Hospital Carnival Grafton's Big Day. a Great Success. Sport of Many Kinds

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 2

The big carnival on Susan Island on Monday--promoted by the sporting bodies, friendly societies, fire brigades, etc., of Grafton and South Grafton--…

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Agricultural Society. Ordinary Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 3

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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Agricultural Society's Entertainment. Merrymakers Make Another Hit

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 6

In White's Empire Hail on Wednesday evening last the Dorrigo Merrymakers made their second appearance, when they presented their grand…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee was held on Saturday evening, when it was announced that the net profits resulting from the carnival were…

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Hospital Carnival. Winding-up Meeting. the Probable Profit

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee was held in the Town Hall on Saturday night, at which Mr. A. Eggins (president of the Hospital…

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The Royal Show. Additions to Cattle Section. Some Valuable Prizes. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 4

A few additions have been made to the cattle section and some alterations in the conditions for the Easter Show. The best prize in the section is £50 and…

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Dorrigo Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 2

Three weeks will bring us to the Dorrigo Show. This all-important event is coming on us a-pace; and it seems to us that it would be allowing…

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Coff's Harbor Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 2

The secretary of Coff's Harbor Show has received from the Chief Secretary's office, Sydney, the following letter:--I am directed by the Minister to inform…

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Coramba Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 4

The committee of the Agricultural Society met on the showground on the 4th inst. 19 committeemen being present. A lot of formal business was done. The…

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