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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

412 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 21

The Recent Show. Reviewed by Agricultural Committee. "Most Successful in Coffs."

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 2

When the Agricultural Committee met on Monday morning, the members were unanimous in their satisfaction with the result of the…

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President Perry's Plaint. "S[?]urrilously Attacked by Looal Press." Show Aftermath Again

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 2

Just prior to the conclusion of the Agricultural Society's meeting on Monday morning, the President (Mr. W. T. Perry) ventilated a grievance…

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Agricultural Society Coff's Harbor and District

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 4

The first committee meeting since the show was held at the Fitzroy Hotel on Monday morning, 10th inst. Mr. W. T. Perry, president of the Society, was in…

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Public Schools' Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 4

The following letter was received at yesterday's meeting of the Clarence P. and A. Society from Mr. George Campbell, Swan Creek public school, hon…

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Lyons Exhibition. the Australian Exhibit. Developing the Commonwealth Trade. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 5

Renter's Lyons correspondent telegraphed that the British Empire makes a brave show at the Lyons exhibition, largely through the splendid exhibits…

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C.p. and A. Society. Show to Be Held. Making Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the committee was held yesterday morning, the president, Mr. George Morrison, in the chair. The treasurer (Mr. H. G. McKittrick)…

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C. P. and A. Society. Show to Be Held Judging of Maize

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the Council of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Copmanhurst Shire Chambers…

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The Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 2

A question that is being asked frequently here just now is: will the weather be fine for the Dorrigo Show? In Dorrigo, this is a question that…

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Our Show Issue

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 2

On Saturday morning next, March 22nd, the show number of the "Gazette" will be published. We give notice of this fact early in order to…

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L.c. Agricultural Society the Judges' Refreshments

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 3

The customary monthly meeting of the committee of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held on Friday evening in the Shire Hall, Maclean. The…

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The Nymboida Candidate. Aquatic Carnival Next

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 2

Not a great, deal has been heard concerning the progress of Mrs. T. W. Maxwell's candidature in the competition; but there is good reason to…

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South Grafton Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 4

The stallholders m the forthcoming Methodist flower show in South Grafton held a gift evening on Saturday night at the residence of Mr…

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Leg Show for Women

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 3

The latest comes from Tamworth, where in the near future there will be a leg-[?]eliow for women in aid of repatriation. The idea is a novel…

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Water Brigade Section's Big Splash. Aquatic Carnival at Easter

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

The Committee conducting the candidature of Mrs. S. A. G. Fairfax are making a big splash in her favor at Easter…

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Royal Agricultural Show Large Number of Entries. Stock Well Represented. "Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society has received a large number of entries for the show. Cattle and pigs are the livestock sections which are heaviest in entries, an…

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Grafton Show Holiday

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 4

Mr. G. N. Small, secretary of the C.P, .and A Society, has received an intimation from the Chief Secretary's office notifying the gazettal of a holiday under…

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L.c. Motor Club. a Successful First Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 4

The motor gymkhana has been introduced to Maclean, and cordially welcomed by an appreciative but unfortunately small attendance. The sport provided at…

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Dorrigo Show. Excellent Cattle Display. Moderate Attendance. First Day's Awards. Dorrigo

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 6

The Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Society have a membership roll of over 300, and there is therefore .all me material for a successful yearly show, a…

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Influenza. New South Wales. Serious Situation. Increasing Number of Cases. Effect on Royal Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 5

The "S.M. Herald" to-day says: "Notwithstanding that the great majority or influenza cases now being reported are of a very mild description, the large number…

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Dorrigo Show a Grand Success Fine Weather and Big Crowd Splendid Pavilion Exhibits. Good Cattle Exhibits. the Officer-bearers

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 4

Patron: Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A. President: Mr. C. E. House. Vice Presidents: Messrs. S. T. Walker, S. J. M'Minn, and A. W…

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