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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

412 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 21

A Show Incident Cattle Judge and Committeeman. an Apology Tendered

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 3

A matter of some interest on the Clarence came before the central R.R. show committee at Coraki last week. James Pratt (Kyogle) wrote:--It is…

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Monster Aquatic Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 4

In the interests of Mrs. S. A. G. Fairfax's candidature a big aquatic carnival I will be held on Easter "Monday at Susan Island. The full programme is…

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Mrs. Fairfax's Candidature. Easter Aquatic Carnival

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 3

As promised, the full programme for the aquatic carnival to be held at Susan Island on Easter Monday, in aid of Mrs. S. A. G. Fairfax's…

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Cabinet's Decision. Abandonment of Show. Hotel Regulations. Open-air Sports Encouraged

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 5

Cabinet discussed the influenza epidemic all day. Interviewed to-night, the Premier said we are now in the face of great developments in the epidemic. It…

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Influenza. New South Wales Royal Show Abandoned. Position More Serious. Masks Again to Be Worn. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 5

The Cabinet has decided that the Royal Agricultural Show must be postponed indefinitely. It is believed that it will be…

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Beauty and Leg Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

Nominations for the above, arranged to be held in the School of Arts, South Grafton, next Wednesday night, are being received in such numbers that it is possible…

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Influenza Government Moves at Last. Sydney Show Prohibited. Masking Restrictions Reimposed. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

At the conclusion of a lengthy Cabinet meeting throughout yesterday, when the serious development of the influenza epidemic was…

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Secretary of Royal Show. Discusses the Postponement. Stud Breeders Heavy Losers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 5

Mr. H. M. Somer, referring to the abandonment of the show, said the Government offered us a postponement, but we could not accept this. It would be no use…

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Royal Show Losses Meeting of Exhibitors. Request for Compensation From the Government. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 5

Exhibitors who lost money as a result of the Easter Show having been abandoned field a meeting to-day and decided to approach the Government with a request…

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Bellingen Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 2

The sixteenth annual show of the Bellinger River Agricultural Society commences on Wednesday. Excellent entries are being received in the horse and cattle…

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Beauty and Leg Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 2

The organising secretary, South Grafton candidate, writes: "I am given to under stand that some people are under the impression that there is something objec…

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Bathurst Show Abandoned. Claim for Compensation. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 2

Bathurst show has been abandoned. It has been decided to apply to the Government for compensation of £500. The finances are in an unsatisfactory position,…

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Queen of the Day. South Grafton Candidate. Beauty and Leg Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 3

The leading attraction in the amusement line this, week is the Beauty and Leg Show, to be held on Wednesday night in the South Grafton School of…

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The Royal Show and Races

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 4

The abandonment of the Royal Show this year will cause much disruption and loss distributed over it he greater part of the State, and beyond it, the show being…

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The Grafton Cases. Show Steady Improvement

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 5

The three case in Grafton show steady improvement, although the second prisoner had a high temperature yesterday. No fresh cases are reported in town…

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Beauty and Leg Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 2

An immense audience is expected tonight at the South Grafton School of Arts, when the various competitions which have been exciting interest for…

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South Grafton Attraction. Beauty and Leg Show To-night

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

It is quite safe to prophesy a crowded house at the South Grafton School of Arts to-night, when the much- discussed beauty and leg show plus…

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Aquatic Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 3

The committee of the hospital aquatic carnival presented a trophy for a High School boys' swimming race, 75 yards, which attracted 18 entries. Three heats…

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Queen of the Day. Leg and Beauty Show. South Grafton Effort

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 3

Like every other effort made in the interests of the candidature of Miss Alda Orr in the Queen of the Day competition, the beauty and leg show held…

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Beauty and Leg Show. a Great Success

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 3

Though light misty rain was falling on Wednesday night, the South Grafton School of Arts was packed on Wednesday night for the…

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