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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

681 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 27 of 35

News and Notes. Scotch Fair

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 2

The schedule of prizes for the Scotch Fair--to be held at the Theatre Royal in October, in aid of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church funds--are now…

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Brisbane Show. the Ring Events

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 2

The weather was summer-like for the fourth day of the Brisbane Show. The attendance was estimated at 35,000. Great interest was taken in the ring events. In…

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Push the Petition ! Now or Never. North Has the Chance to Show Fight Apathy Will Mean Failure

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 1

It is now or never. The big petition is now out everywhere in Northern New South Wales to-day. It is the first time such…

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Agricultural Society. Monthly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Coffs Harbor and District Agricultural Society was held on the Showground on August…

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Coram[?]a District P.a. and H. Association

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee of the above Society was held on the 2nd inst . John Cochrane, president, presiding. There were 20 committee on…

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QUEENSLAND The Brisbane Show. High Jumping Record. Retrenchment in Railway Service. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 4

The high jumping contest at the Brisbane Show to-day brought together nine good performers. With the hurdle at 7ft, Sundown, Mr. Radium, Bandolier, and…

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Coff's Harbor. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 August 1921 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the above was held at the [?] on Tuesday. The vice-president, Mr. J. P. Hammond, presided, in the absence of the president,…

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Maclean Mems. Lower Clarence Agricultural Society

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 August 1921 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the L.A.C. Society's committee was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday night, the principal business being the…

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Queensland the Brisbane Show. Price of Butter. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 August 1921 · page 2

The gate takings at the Exhibition on Saturday were £460, bringing the total or the week to £9698, compared with £11090 last year…

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L.c. Agricultural Society Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 4

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of management of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday…

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Brisbane Show Sales

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 4

At the Brisbane show sales the following cattle were sold on account of Mr. Farquhar Maxwell, of Maxwelton Stud, South Grafton:-Maxwelton Premier…

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Amusements. the Lion Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 4

Mr. Reg. Kendall, who has been down the river during the very successful season of the 20th Century Entertainers, at Grafton, announces the following dates:-…

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Empire Exhibition. the Arrangements Proceeding. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 5

The arrangements for the Empire Exhibition arc proceeding apace. From private sources £250,000 have been received out of a total of £500,000 required before…

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Shipping Freights Owners Defend Their Action. Only Fair Profit Wanted. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 5

Speaking with reference to the Australian producers organisations' request for a reduction of freights, ship-owners reiterated that no…

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Carnival at Bray. First Since Nell Gwyn's Time. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 August 1921 · page 5

Another Village the historic Bray, romantically celebrated the marriage of Sir A. Griffith-Boseawen, a former secretary to the Board of Agriculture, and Miss…

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Australian Athlete Honored. Invited to Join British Team. in Paris Carnival. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1921 · page 3

Kent Hughes has received an invitation to join the British team participating in the International athletic meeting at Paris n September. He…

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£577,032. State's Railway Deficit Tramways Show a Profit. How the High Fares Operate. 1,675,386 Less First-class Passengers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 August 1921 · page 5

The report of the Railway Commissioners for the year ending June 30 last states that there was a deficit of £577,032. The deficit for the previous year was £129,125…

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Hawkes and Shimidzu. Only an Exhibition Game

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 August 1921 · page 2

Despite his burned arm Hawkes played Shimidzu. In view of the loss of the Davis Cup chances the match was not of more importance than an exhibition. In…

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Dail Eirann's Decision. The British Terms Rejected. Text of De Valera's Reply. Mr. Lloyd George Profoundly Disappointed "Your Letter Does Not Show Much Progress." Negotiate Cannot Be Prolonged. LONDON

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 August 1921 · page 5

It is officially announced that the Dail Eirann has rejected the Government's proposal and claims independence, and is…

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Empire Trade Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 August 1921 · page 5

The Federal Government has decided that Australia shall be adequately represented at the Empire Trade Exhibition to be held in 1923…

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