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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Methodist Guild Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 4

The South Grafton Methodist Flower Show concluded at the School of Arts on Friday night, when the following musical programme was given: Opening item,…

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Carpentier's Exhibition. Before the King and Queen. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 1

Carpentier boxed before the King Queen, the Prince of Wales, Princess Mary, and other guests of Lord Derby at Knowsley Hall. The guests were seated round…

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"Good Friday" and Sydney Show. (To the Editor of the "Daily Argus")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 4

Sir,--From the "Memoirs of Sir Andrew Agnew" (by Thomas McCrie, D.D., L.L.D.), the following is…

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L.c. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 4

The meeting of ladies called for to-night at Maclean, to make arrangements for the management of the tea tent at the approaching show of the above society, has…

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Where Woman Is Supreme. the Grafton Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

Papua is not only the "Land of the Bird of Paradise" but of "Woman's Nirvana" for there she rules her husband with the chunam stick to such Mr. L. C. Lawson (Secretary of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society) has received a wire from the Secretary, Royal Agricultural Society,…

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The Royal Show. Successful Opening Day. Vast Range of Exhibits. Great Agricultural Display. the Cattle Awards. Keen District Exhibit Contest. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 3

The Royal Show opened to-day in delightful weather. The day was devoted to judging, and many visitors, interested in the procedure, paid great…

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Surf Carnival To-Day

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

We give our readers a final reminder of the big Surf Club Carnival, which should attract a big crowd to the beach to-day…

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Exhibition of Curios. Mr. Bainbridge's Rare Collection

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

The opportunity afforded the Grafton public yesterday of viewing Mr. Olivej Bainbridge's famous collection of Island curios was eagerly embraced,…

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Scotch Fair. Successful Church Effort. Local Presbyterians Busy

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

As the result of the Scotch Fair at the School of Arts on Friday and Saturday last, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church finances will…

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The Royal Show. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

The attendance at the Royal Show yesterday numbered 7400 and the gate takings amounted to £300…

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Accident at the Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 5

A young heifer became restive at the showground to-day and reared and struck an attendant, Archibald King, a farmer, of Dapto, on the forehead. He was taken to…

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The Royal Show. Further Awards. the Thoroughbred Classes. Cattle Sales. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 3

The Royal Show was continued today, in dull weather. The class for thoroughbreds attracted only a small field, and the…

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The Royal Show. District Competition. North Coast and Tablelands. Score an Easy Win. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 4

The District Competition at the Royal Show has been again won by the North Coast and Tablelands' district for the third…

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P.A. AND H. Association. One Big Organisation. Formed in Sydney Yesterday. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 4

The forming of the agricultural societies in the country into one big organisation having a central administration took definite shape at the conference of delegates…

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Ulmarra Show Pavilion

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 4

The building being erected by Contractor C. Firth for the purposes of a show pavilion on the Ulmarra showground is now practically complete, with the exception…

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New State Carnival Art Unions. the Winning Numbers

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

At the conclusion of Mr. Oliver Bainbridge's lecture in the Theatre Royal last evening, the drawing took place of the art unions promoted in…

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The Royal Show. the Official Opening. Speeches by Governor General and Prime Minister. Sydney. Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 3

The Governor-General (Lord Forster) officially opened the Show today. His Excellency congratulated the committee and all concerned on the…

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The Royal Show. Officially Opened. by the Governor-general. Speeches by Politicians. Further Descriptions and Awards. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 4

The was continued to-day in beautiful weather, and judging in the main was commenced. There was a large crowd present…

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State Politics. Exhibition of War Trophies. Prohibited in Public Schools. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 4

The Minister for Education has issued an order prohibiting the exhibition of war trophies in public schools. At a meeting of Mayors and Shire Presidents in Sydney…

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At the Show. Cattle Sales a Failure. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 5

The cattle sales were continued at the Showground to-day. Jerseys were first submited. Very little interest was taken in the sale, and low prices were…

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