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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

681 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 17 of 35

An Unofficial Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 4

At least one entertainment was held in Grafton last night, which was not under the auspices of the C.P. and A. Society. It was staged in Prince street, in a…

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Grafton High School. the Hundred Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for the Hundred Carnival, which is to be held on the Vicarage Grounds on Friday and Saturday (afternoons and evenings), April…

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Local and General. Maclean Show Holiday

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 4

Thursday, April 21, has been proclaimed a public holiday in Maclean and Ulmarra municipalities and Harwood and Olrara shires. This is the second day of Maclean…

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Grafton Show. Begun in Brilliant Weather. Great and Attractive Display. Record First Day Attendance

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 2

The fifty-third annual exhibition of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society, which is to extend over four days, began at the Grafton Show…

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Show Notes

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

There will be a special meeting of the C.P. and A. Committee at the secretary's office, on the Show Ground, this morning at 9.30, at which a full attendance is…

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Maclean Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 4

Mr. Stuart Maurice, who, with Mr. G. Davison, represented the Lower Clarence Society at the Grafton show, reports having received splendid support for the…

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Some Show Sidelights

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

Wednesday was the first day, and thus of much interest, to those judging and to be judged particularly, but yesterday was "the" day. It was in the…

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The Maclean Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

Quick to recognise an opportunity, those responsible for the welfare of the forthcoming Lower Clarence Agricultural Society's Show, to be held at…

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Grafton's Big Show. Successful Second Day. Bright Weather and Record Attendance. Interesting Ring Programme

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

The C.P. and A. Society's big show was continued yesterday, in ideal weather. The morning was cloudy, and about 7 a.m. a few drops of rain…

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C. P. AND A. Society's Show. a Record Attendance. ABOUT 7000 People Present. Attractive Ring Programme. Visitors Entertained at Night

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2

It is estimated that about 7000 people were on Grafton Show Ground yesterday, the river boat's bringing huge numbers from adjoining districts. The main attraction was a fine ring programme, and everything passed off without any untoward incidents…

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Coff's Harbor. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 7

The first meeting of the new committee was held at the Fitzroy Booms on Tuesday morning, Mr. J. P. Haramond presiding. Others present were Messrs. J…

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April Racing Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 4

Horses are beginning to arrive for the four days' racing under the auspices of the C.R.J.C. and S.G.J.C., commencing on Friday next. Russell's team of four are…

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Grafton High School Hundred Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 4

Last night some 100 pupils and friends of the Grafton High School attended the social evening held in Jordan's Hall, where a very enjoyable evening was…

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Accidents at the Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 4

Two accidents occurred during the progress of the cattle drafting competition at the Grafton show yesterday afternoon. Mr. C. H. Tindal, of Ramornie Station,…

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Show Sales. Some Satisfactory Clearances

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 4

The offering at auction at the Show ground yesterday of cattle, horses and pigs exhibited at the Show excited considerable interest, and the sale was…

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The Smoke Social. Show Visitors Entertained

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 8

It is doubtful if a more successful function has ever taken place in Grafton than the smoke social tendered to Show visitors by the C.P. and A…

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Grafton Show. Another Successful Day. Fine Weather and Good Attendance

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 4

The success of the Clarence pastoral and Agricultural Society's Grafton Show was again manifested yesterday…

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C.P. AND A. SOCIETY. Third Day of Show. an Excellent Attendance. Exciting Cattle Drafting. Concluding Events To-day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 3

The third day of the Clarence P. and A. Society's Show was held under ideal weather conditions, though the sun was a trifle warm early in the afternoon. The…

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Maclean Show. Successful Exhibition Assured

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 4

Entries up to a late hour on Saturday night exceeded all expectations, and indicated that when the list closes this evening a record number will have been…

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Ulmarra Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 2

Ulmarra Show, this year, which eventuates next week, if vouchsafed the same beautiful weather which Grafton Show was blessed with,…

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