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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

412 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 21

Educational Matters. Exhibition of School Work and Physical Displays

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

At the recent annual meeting of the Grafton Branch of the Teachers' Federation, sub-committees were appointed to organise the work of the…

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The Show. Notes and Comments. Good Sporting Finishes

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

Each year it becomes more obvious that the show ring will have to be enlarged. A horse with pace up is continually on the turn,…

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Agricultural Society. Show to Be Held

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 4

A special meeting of the Dorrigo Agricultural Association was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday morning last when there were present:—…

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Dorrigo Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 2

At a meeting of the Dorrigo Agricultural Association, held on Wednesday morning last, it was resolved by a big majority to go on with the…

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Local and General. Swimming Carnival

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 2

The local Oddfellows are very Satisfied with the success achieved on Wednesday last, when their second swimming carnival for the present…

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Sydney Show. No Alteration. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 5

The secretary of the National Association (Mr. J. Bain) has received a telegram from Sydney, stating that the Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society…

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Unwarrantable Remarks Returned Soldiers Protest. Drastic Resolution Moved. Person Concerned to Have Fair Deal

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 4

At the conclusion of the civic welcome extended to the returned soldiers last night the Mayor (Ald. D. McFarlane) asked the crowd to remain, as the…

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"The Shop Window." Mr. Briner at the Show. Some Straight English

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 2

There is nothing particularly original in [?]alling an agricultural show the shop window of a district;" yet Mr. G. S. Briner,…

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A "Dry" Show. Profits From Soft Drinks

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

The North Coast Temperance Council has, in pursuance of its advocacy of "dry" shows, purchased a carbonating plant, which is placed at the…

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Show Prospects

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

In view of the complete breaking of the twelve months' drought by the splendid soaking rains recorded in the past week or so, the members of the…

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Mr Hughes at Lyons Fair. Australian Products Displayed. London, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. W. M. Hughes is visiting Lyons Fair, where there is a good display of Australian products…

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What Is a Gentleman? President Perry at the Show. (No. Ii.)

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

As our readers are aware, Mr. W. T. Perry. President of the Agricultural Society, was interviewed by an Advocate"…

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Australian Goods. Exhibition at Lyons. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 5

The Australian exhibit at Lyons includes a show of metals, timber, meat, fruit, jam, honey, and leather. A variety of pamphlets printed in French…

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Aquatic Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 2

The supporters of Mrs. T.W. Maxwell, the Nymboida District candidate, are arranging a carnival of rowing, swimming and diving events,…

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Agricultural Society. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 4

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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The Dorrigo Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 2

The Dorrigo Show approaches, and we are now—to refer to it in a metaphorical sense—turning into the straight and heading for home. Less…

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Monster Carnival. To Celebrate Peace. Favored by Local Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 2

Feeling that it was not too soon in arrange for suitable local celebrations when peace is officially signed, the Coffs Sub-committee for…

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Easter Carnival Off

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 3

The Australian bowling carnival, set down for decision in Sydney at Easier, has been abandoned. The New South Wales Association has received…

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The Royal Jubilee Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 2

The early entries for the Sydney Royal Show which will begin on April 14th are reported to be coming in very well. Numbers or horses…

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Grafton Show. to Be Held As Arranged. Judging of Maize

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council of the C.P. and A. Society, at Grafton to-day, was attended by 21 members, with the President Mr…

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