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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

446 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 17 of 23

Show Pavilion Burnt. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 July 1923 · page 4

The fine exhibition hall on Biggenden Showground was destroyed by fire early on Saturday. The structure was insured for £1500, but the society 's loss…

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Hardly a Fair Thing. Hopes to "Carry On." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 July 1923 · page 5

Sir Joseph Carruthers stated last night: "I have had my attention called to a press paragraph concerning myself. Just when one is ill and temporarily…

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Royal Show Exhibit

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 5

When a letter was read to the Richmond River A. H. and P. Society intimating that space would not be found at the next Royal Show for disrtict…

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Contempt Alleged. Newspapers to Show Cause. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 August 1923 · page 5

The case of Harriet Kate Mills versus the Armidale "Express," Glen Innes "Guardian" and Walcha "Witness" newspapers, calling upon the latter to…

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Not a Fair Deal. Soldiers Criticise Government. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 August 1923 · page 5

Speaking at a meeting of the North Sydney suburbs branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, Mr. Stagg, secretary of the State Executive, said the…

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District Exhibits. Royal Show Competition. Difficulties of Accommodation Secretary Replies to Criticism. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 August 1923 · page 5

Mr. H. M. Somer, secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, writes: "Newspaper correspondents appear to toe trying to make a case against…

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Golf Country Week Carnival Postponed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 4

The annual country week golf carnival, which was to have been continued to-day, was postponed indefinitely owing to the links being submerged…

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QUEENSLAND. £20,000 Fire at Blackall. Brisbane Show Opens. State's Coal Production. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 5

Damage estimated at £20,000 was caused by the worst fire in the history of [?] on Sunday afternoon, when, in half an hour, the whole of the…

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Agricultural Society's Ball

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 2

The committee of ladies, in whose hands the arrangements for this evening's ball in aid of the Agricultural Society have been placed, have…

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Royal National Show. Two Records Broken. Lady Rider Injured. Polybius Thoroughbred Champion. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 4

Fine weather prevailed for the second day of the Royal National Exhibition Judging was continued. In making his awards in the championship class for…

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Brisbane Royal Show. Opened by Governor-general. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 5

Brilliantly fine weather prevailed to-day for the official opening of the Royal National Show. The attendance was estimated at 75,000, being 5000 in excess…

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QUEENSLAND. Jumping at the Show. Runaway Railway Engine. Sea Captain Fined £100. BRISBANE

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 5

Another beautifuly fine day prevailed for the show. The attendance was estimated at 40,000. Chief interest was centred in the ring events. In the…

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MEGASS. New Use For Sugar Debris. Interstate Lawn Tennis. Brisbane Show High Jump. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 5

Referring to-day to the Melbourne telegram that Australian interests have secured the patent rights for Australia of a process which converts megass or…

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Cyclists in Holts. Strange Show Ring Incident. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 3

During the senior mile championship cycling race at the Brisbane Royal Snow yesterday, L. Munro and Humphries got into holts, and the large crowd…

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Exhibition Match. Victorians in Form. Chicago

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 5

Schlesinger and McInnes (Victoria) defeated Tilden and Hayes (America), 3--6, 6--3, 8--6, in an exhibition match played after the doubles event…

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Coff's Harbor. Agricultural Society. Big Scheme of Improvements

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 1

The regular monthly meeting of the committee of the above society was held on Tuesday last when in anticipation of important developments, the attendance…

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Coff's Harbour. Agricultural Society Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1923 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Committee of the above Society was held on Tuesday last, when, in anticipation of important…

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Southgate Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 August 1923 · page 4

Those in search of enjoyment are being advised to take a trip to South gate this afternoon or to-night, as one of the events of the season is to take…

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"Though Skies Fall." Fair Deal for Country. Progressive Party's Duty. Political Situation Unchanged Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 August 1923 · page 5

There is no change in the political situation. Colonel Bruxner has gone to Tenter field and the Premier refused to…

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Show Dates

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 August 1923 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association at Casino on Friday the following alterations in show dates were agreed…

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