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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

461 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 22 of 24

Educational Chidren's Charity Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 2

Despite the drizzling rain on Wednesday, about 800 children took part in the displays at the Maclean showground. Mr. Inspector Fraser was unable to attend…

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Potato Show. Some English Hints

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 2

Reports from various parts of the country indicate the existence of potato disease (says "The Times"). Spraying is, of course, not a cure for disease--in fact…

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MACLEAN. Children's Charity Carnival Sports and Calisthenics. Splendid School Display. Lower Clarence Teachers' Association

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 2

Committee: Messrs. J. Paterson (president), Ousby, Walsh, McLean, Wack witz, Brown, Russell, Hoschke, Hubbard Waine and Dalby…

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Local and General L.c Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 4

A meeting of the committee called for last night at Maclean to deal with the district exhibit and appointment of stewards for next show lapsed for want…

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Australian Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 4

The Australian Fair has been interfered with seriously by the weather, but elaborate preparations have been made for a great gathering to-day. It is hoped that…

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Eight Hour Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 4

Joytown will open in the Market Reserve, Grafton, on Friday night next, when King Carnival, will hold sway for a week or so. Many attractions are promised and…

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Australian Fair

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 November 1920 · page 2

Aided by the first fine night since its opening, the Australian Fair at the vicarage grounds was a beautiful scene on Saturday night. The City Band rendered…

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Australian Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 4

Assisted by ideal weather conditions, the Australian Fair drew a large attendance for its concluding session last night. Selections were rendered by the City Band…

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Local and General. L.c. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 November 1920 · page 4

A special meeting of the committee of the above Society is to W held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, to-night, to deal with the appointment of stewards, for the…

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Eight Hour Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 November 1920 · page 4

King Carnival will open Joy town to-morrow night at 7 o'clock in the Market Square, Grafton. A host, of attractions will be presented. Free pictures will…

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Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 4

The usual, monthly meeting was held in the Fitzroy Rooms on Tuesday morning; Mr. W. T. Perry presiding Other members present were Messrs. M. McBaron, W…

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Educational. Grafton Exhibition and Display

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 2

The proceeds of the Grafton schools' exhibition and drill display total approximately £100. The committee propose to donate £64 to Grafton Hospital, £5 to Coff's…

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Ulmarra Show Bazaar

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 4

A meeting of ladies in the Brushgrove and Cowper districts is Jo be held at he residence, of Mr. W. P. Thomson, Cowper, this afternoon, to take steps to assist in…

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British Justice. and Its Guardians. Fair Cause for Pride

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 2

On his retirement from the Bench of the Supreme Court of South Australia after an occupancy of a seat thereon for 26 years and upwards, Mr. Justice…

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L.c. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 6

A special meeting of the committee of the above society was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Wednesdays evening. There was but a moderate attendance of…

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Ulmarra Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 4

The committee of the above will meet on Monday afternoon, when the reports of the various sub-committees appointed to revise the old schedule and prepare…

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A Show Attraction

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 4

It is probable that in order to attract a larger attendance than is usually the case on the first day of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society's show at Maclean, an…

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Local and General. Lismore Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 4

The gate takings on Wednesday totalled £85. Owing to heavy rain, the second day's events have been postponed until to-day…

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Ulmarra Show Bazaar

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 November 1920 · page 2

A meeting of ladies will be held at Ulmarra at three o-clock to-morrow afternoon for the purpose of making further arrangements in connection with the big…

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Ulmarra Show Bazaar. Ladies Preparing

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 November 1920 · page 6

As is now generally known the committee of the Ulmarra P. and A. Society have decided on the forward step of erecting a pavilion on the Ulmarra Showground…

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