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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

501 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 26

School Children's Carnival a Huge Success

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1924 · page 2

Despite the greasy roads and threatening weather, large numbers of town and district residents (some of the latter from distant centres on the…

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Echo of the Show. Trotting Veterans Decorated

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 May 1924 · page 4

Two veteran trotting enthusiasts, Mrs. R. Clark, of South Grafton, and Mr. George ("Dad") Curr, of Glen Innes, were responsible for much of the interest…

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Maclean Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 8

"Coming home to Maclean for show, after an absence of 38 years from Ma-clean," writes an old hand now resident of Queensland, and this is only one of…

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The Australian Band for the Empire Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 6

Interstate members of the Australian Imperial Band were tendered a reception at the Town Hall, Sydney, on Saturday May 3, 1924, when 26 members of the complete band of 35 were photographed after the reception to commemorate the event. The Lord Mayor of Sydney, Ald. David Gilpin, is seated between the Hon. Albert Bruntnell, M.L.A., Minister of Public Instruction, representing the State Government, and Mr. W. M. Partington, the well-known conductor…

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Maclean Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 4

Consequent upon the large number of entries being received for the pavilion sections it has been necessary to effect improvements to the pavilion to allow…

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Show Concert at Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 4

A high class concert will be rendered in the Masonic Hall, Ulmarra, to-night (Friday) when the following artists will contribute to the programme:--Misses…

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School Sports at Ulmarra Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 1

A school sports meeting is to be held in connection with the Ulmarra show, to-morrow (Saturday) morning, the first race to commence at 10.30 sharp. Over…

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Agricultural Society. Monthly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the CoBs Harbor and District Agriculture! Sooiety wan held at tbe Show Grouod on Tuesday last. Mr. W…

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Grafton Show. an Outside View

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 3

Judging by the attendance at the Grafton Show the committee. and secretary should be more than pleased with the success their efforts have met with…

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Exhibition Workers Dissatisfied

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 5

Dissatisfaction among the workers at Wembley was expressed at a representative meeting of attendants, stall workers, guide sellers, and refreshment…

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Maclean Show. Preparations for Big Event. Home-coming Visitors

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 2

The Maclean Showground on Sunday presented a very pleasing appearance with the Targe number of marquees erected by the different side-show people who…

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Not Getting a Fair Deal

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 4

Mr. G. Secomb, of Hickey's Creek, Macleay River, a well-known fanner and P.P.U. supporter, writes to the "Macleay Argus" as follows:--"Sir,--In…

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"A Fair Start." Australia and Immigrants, Overseas Delegation's Report. Nomination System Favored. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 5

The of the British Oversea Settlement Delegation to Australia contains the opinion that the arrangements that have been made for the reception…

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Maclean Show. Home-Coming Event. Fine Produce Exhibits. the District Displays

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 7

The Maclean show, which brings to a conclusion the round of Clarence River annual agricultural displays, was favored with almost perfect weather yesterday,…

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Football. Country Carnival. Far North Coast Victory. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 4

The third round of matches in the New South Wales Rugby League's country carnival was played to-day. Far North Coast, after a hard and fast game…

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Maclean Show. Official Opening Day. Speeches by Legislators. South Arm Wins District Display

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 2

Fully realised yesterday were the early promises for the success of the Maclean show. It was the official opening day and the grounds were looking at their…

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Agricultural Society

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 2

The Committee of the Agricultural Society meets next Wednesday. The meeting is called a week earlier than usual so that a decision might be…

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Upper Orara Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 4

A very successful social and sale of gifts was held at the Upper Orara recently in aid of the Church of England. Over £70 was banked for the night's…

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Copmanhurst. Successful Church Fair

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 2

The May Fair in aid of the Church of England parish funds was held on Friday and Saturday. May 16 and 17, in the Copmanhurst hall. The weather was…

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Local and General. Show Prize Money

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 May 1924 · page 4

The prize money, in connection with the Grafton Show is now available, and may be had on application to the secretary's office…

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