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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

446 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 13 of 23

What of a Wet Show?

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 2

At the Glen Innes P. and A. Committee meeting last week, Mr. Turnbull observed that in view of the experience of coastal shows in the matter of having…

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British Empire Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 6

The demand for berths, on all steamers leaving Australia for England during January, February and March of next year, is proof of the growing interest…

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Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 1

The first committee meeting of this society was held on Tuesday last, when fifteen members were present with the president in the chair…

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Empire Exhibition. Work on Australian Section. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 4

The chairman of the Exhibition Commission Senator Wilson, declared today that every effort is being made to perfect the Australian section of the…

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Irish Envoys. Question of Deportation. Visitors to Show Cause. Federal Government's Action. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 5

Under the provisions of the Federal Immigration Act of 1901-1920, the two Irish Republican envoys, Father O'Flanagan and J. J. O 'Kelly, have been summoned to…

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Show Competitions

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 4

The two competitions conducted in connection with the Grafton Show were won by (1) Tidgie Kenneally, care Wilcox Mofflin, North Lismore, and (2) Miss E…

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Iron Prince. Hugging the Shore. Second Officer to Show Cause. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 5

The Marine Court to-day found that the stranding of the steamer Iron Prince near Cane Howe, on April If was due to the negligence of the second officer, T…

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Brisbane Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 4

The Royal National Exhibition Council advise that complete schedules are now ready for distribution, and invite applications from intending exhibitors. The…

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Show Essay Competition

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 4

The prize winners of the essay competition at the Grafton Show were Miss [?]een Schaumacher, Eatonsville, first, and Master Norman Douglas, Grafton, second…

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Britain's Flotsam. What Australia Can Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 3

Speaking at the annual dinner of the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce last night Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R., said no nation is able to show as much as…

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Sydney Show Exhibit

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 4

At the meeting of the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association at Casino on Friday last it was decided to hold a meeting of representatives from…

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Kindergarten Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 May 1923 · page 4

In connection with the kindergarten carnival to be held at Maclean on Empire Day, there will be a concert held in the Literary Institute on Wednesday…

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Empire Exhibition. Australian Section Progressing. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 May 1923 · page 5

Mr. Welson, president of the British Empire Exhibition, Australian Section Committee, has received a cable from the High Commissioner, Sir Joseph Cook…

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Lismore Poultry Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 4

The 21st annual exhibition of the Lismore Poultry, Pigeon, Canary and Dog Society will take place on June 8 and 9, and a big effort is being made by the…

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Show Date Dispute. Grafton-kyogle Clash. the President Explains

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 6

'When the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association allotted dates for shows the Kyogle association wanted to know why societies did not abide by…

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Grafton Show. Profit of 1205£. Committee's Enthusiasm. Tribute of Praise

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 4

A handsome profit of £12055 as a result of the Grafton annual show was announced by the treasurer of the C.P. and A. Society (Mr. H. G. McKittrick) at…

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Empire Exhibition. the Australian Restaurant. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 5

Senator Wilson, presiding at a meeting of the Empire Exhibition (Australian section), said his appointment to accompany Mr. Bruce to England was as much…

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Show Profits

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1923 · page 2

The Grafton Agricultural Society made a profit of £1205 out of its last show. The Committee is naturally jubilant over the fact When…

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Local and General "Ugly Man" Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 May 1923 · page 2

The "Ugly Man" carnival at Murwillumbah in aid of public bodies resulted in £600 being obtained. In the distribution the hospital will receive £420, the…

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Show Accidents

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 May 1923 · page 4

Whilst engaged in preparing for the Kyogle Show during last week Mr. J. Reeves, the veteran horseman of the district, sustained severe injuries to his…

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