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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

461 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 24

Ladies Show Committee

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

The ladies committee working in the interests of the forthcoming .C.P. and A. Society,'s Show, met yesterday, when encouraging reports were tabled of the…

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The Royal Show. President Discusses the Prospects. Striving After Excellence. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 5

Sir. Samuel Hordern, discussing the Royal Show, said lie anticipated this year they would have a bumper Carnival. This had already been forecasted in the general…

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Police and Firemen. Carnival at Show Grounds. Sir William Cullen's Tribute. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 3

She Police and Firemen's Carnival at the Show Grounds, Moore Park, attracted a large attendance. Speaking at the luncheon, the Chief…

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Swimming. Ladies' Carnival. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 2

At the ladies' swimming carnival the 100 yards State championship was won by Miss Durack, with Miss Wylie second and Miss Macdonald third…

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Cycling. Night Carnival in Sydney. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 2

At the cycling carnival last night, the six hours' race resulted: J. Peddie and T. Little 1, Ramsay and D. Eeure 2, and Kollier 3. The distance covered was…

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District Show Competitions

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 4

One of the most interesting features at the Dorrigo Show last week was the competition between the eastern and western parishes in farm produce. A similar…

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The Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 5

The State's great annual carnival at Easter is likely to be another record in several particulars of importance. A most encouraging forecast has been given by the…

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Local and General. Bellingen Show Postponed

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 4

Our special representative 'phoned yesterday that it was pouring rain at Bellingen, and as a consequence, the show, which was to have commenced this…

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Letters to the Editor. the Archbishop and Good Friday Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 4

Sir,--The movement by the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney to prevent the opening of the Royal Agricultural Show on Good Friday, as reported in your issue…

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Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the society was held at the Fitzroy Hotel on Monday morning, last, the president, Mr. W. T. Perry, presiding Other members…

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Grafton High School's Fancy Fair

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 4

Final arrangements are now being made in connection with the Grafton High High School's Fancy Fair, which is to take place on Friday and Saturday,…

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Taree Show. Some Fine Exhibits. Taree

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 5

After being suspended for a couple of years in consequence of the influenza epidemic, the annual show took place to-day. The attendance was very fair, and the…

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Local and General. Bellingen Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Briner opened Bellingen show yesterday in magnificent weather and before a crowd that constituted a record for a first day. A full report from our…

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Bellingen Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 2

The Bellingen Show was held on Thursday and Friday last. The dates originally fixed upon were Wednesday and Thursday, but owing…

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High School Fair. a Successful Function

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 4

A fair and sale of work which has been organised by the students of the Grafton High School in aid of their library fund, was opened on the Showground yesterday…

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Eastern Dorrigo Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. R. Walker, who was a visitor from Ulong at our annual show, informed us that extensive preparations are being made for the annual…

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P.m. to Show Cause

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 4

In the Full Court in Sydney on Tuesday an ex-parte application was made on behalf of George Bennett Elliott, for a rule nisi calling upon Arthur James…

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The Royal Show. Splendid Into of Cattle. the District Exhibits. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 5

A wonderful exhibit of cattle, both beef and dairy breeds, is assured at the forthcoming show. The previous record entry has been already passed. Farm, dairy,…

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Interstate Cycling Carnival. Australian Championships. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 4

The first Interstate cycling carnival since the war commenced was held at the Woollongabba sports ground on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the…

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Bellingen Show. the Concluding Day

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 5

Friday was the concluding day of the Bellingen show. The weather was splendid and the crowd the largest yet seen on that ground. The parade at midday was…

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