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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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May Allison in "Fair and Warmer'' at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 July 1921 · page 4

For sheer absurdity of situation, clever and intriguing acting, sparkling wit in titles, arid finish in production, "Fair and Warmer," which will be presented at…

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Casino Racing Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 August 1921 · page 2

By advertisement elsewhere it will be sector that nominations for the Casino Racing Carnival close to-day. Intending nominators will do well to note that these…

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A Fair Deal for the Country

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1921 · page 2

Sir Joseph Caruthers continues to vigorously prosecute his campaign for increasing the population and production of Australia by settling…

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C.p. and A. Society Show Dates. Clash with Casino

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1921 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Casino Show Society a letter was read from the Grafton Show Society stating that it was their intenton to apply to the…

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Notes on the Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 2

There has been quite an exodus of sporting folk from both sides of the river during the last couple of days, and the old town is beginning to resume its normal quietude…

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Telegrams Fire at a Picture Show. Bega

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 5

The films at the Bego picture show caught fire on Saturday night and all were destroyed. There was a panic among, the audience, but the flame were put out…

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A "Wet" Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 August 1921 · page 4

Alstonville's next show is to be a wet one despite the fact that the six previous ones have been "dry." At the July committee meeting practically all the…

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News and Notes. Autumn Flower Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 4 August 1921 · page 2

At a meeting held in the Methodist Church, South Grafton, it was decided to hold the Autumn Flower Show and Bush Bazaar during the third or…

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Swimming Great Hawaiian Carnival. Challenge to World's Champions. Honolulu

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 4 August 1921 · page 2

The President of the Hawaiian Amateur Athletic Union, has announced that challenges will be sent to all countries throughout the world,…

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Empire Communications Mr. Hughes Takes a Stand. Sturdy Fight for Fair Consideration. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 4 August 1921 · page 3

Mr. Hughes succeeded to-day in rescuing the wireless and airship schemes from the most adverse possible position from the Australian…

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Eastern Dorrigo Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 4

At a special general meeting of the members of the Eastern Dorrigo District Agricultural Society it was decided to purchase approximately 8 acres of land from Mrs…

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Autumn Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 1

The South Grafton Autumn Flower Show and Bush Bazar, as was decided at a meeting held on Tuesday night will take place during the third or fourth week of…

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Flower Show, Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 4

In connection with flower show and sale of work organised by the members of the Women's Guild and other supporters of the Presbyterian Church Maclean, and…

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Scotch Fair and Flower Show

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 2

The schedule of prizes for the above will be available within the next few days. The committee has arranged a fairly representative list of…

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Public School Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 4

A very successful tennis fair was held in the South Grafton Public School grounds on Friday last, the object being to raise funds for suitable equipment for the…

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The Casino Carnival. Casino

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 2

The 1921 carnival which opens here on Wednesday, August 10, bids fair to in a measure compensate sports of the Northern Rivers for the disappointment ocasioned…

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Brisbane Show. Fine Weather For Opening. Fine Display of Produce. Cheese and Butter Awards. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 4

Fine weather prevailed for the,first day of the Brisbane Exhibition, which promises to be one of the best shows ever held at Bowen Park. The attendance was…

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L.c. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 4

A meeting of the recently-appointed committee of management of the above society will be held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday evening, when officers…

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Brisbane Show. Butter and Stock Awards. Company's Unique Success. Jumping Record Broken. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 4

The second day of the Brisbane Show was very largely attended. The blood horses display was anything but satisfactory, as there were only 16 entries for the…

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Queensland Royal National Show. the Official Opening. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 4

The official opening ceremony of the Royal National Show was performed by the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, to-day, in the presence of a brilliant gathering…

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