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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

501 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 19 of 26

A Carnival "Joke,"

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 27 August 1924 · page 4

Although the gross proceeds of a "white city" carnival held at Goulburn in aid of St. Margaret's Hospital were £958/13/3, the profit was only…

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Diocese of Grafton. Return of Bishop Ashton Some Interesting Impressions British Empire Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 August 1924 · page 4

The Bishop of Grafton (Rt. Rev. J. W. Ashton, M.A.) and Mrs. Ashton had a cordial reception on his return to his Diocese yesterday after an absence of…

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Telegrams Royal Agricultural Society, Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 August 1924 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society was held to-day. It was stated that as no permanent improvements to any great extent were…

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Local and General. All Nations Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 4

The fair commencing on September 18 promises to be a most successful and enjoyable function. A special jazz band will render dance music in the hall…

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Wembley Exhibition. the Pageant of Empire. Comments on Financial Results. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 5

Referring to statements in the press that the Pageant of Empire at the Wembley Exhibition resulted in [?] of £60,000, Mr. Lunn, Parliamentary…

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Floral Fair. Maclean's Big Extent This Week

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 1

Weather conditions and complete preparations seem to ensure that the Methodist big annual fair will be a big success. Tremendous interest has been…

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Show Rings Likened to Epsom

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 2

Dr. A. Muscio has given a special prize of £55 for the best Jersey bull and progeny (two heifers) for the next Taree Show. One committeeman suggested…

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Lower Clarence Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 4

The adjourned meeting which was to have been held last Friday night lapsed for want of a quorum. The weather was wet and it was not surprising that there…

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Railways Show Profit. After Meeting £5,200,000 Interest, and £700,000 Reduction in Freights and Fares. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 5

It was learned to-night that in their report to Parliament, which will be made next week, the Railway Commissioners will announce that as the…

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All Nations Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 4

This event is evidently going to be most successful. Energetic workers, supported by a generous public, are making exceptional efforts for a bright,…

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St. Luke's Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 4

The annual spring fair in connection with St. Luke's Church will be held on Wednesday in the church grounds. The official opening will be performed at 3…

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Salvation Army Rainbow Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 4

The local 'Salvation Army Rainbow Fair takes place on Wednesday and Thursday. The fair will be open at 3 o'clock on Wednesday, by the Deputy…

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Rainbow Fair

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 September 1924 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon the Rainbow Fair for which great, preparations had been made by the local corps of the Salvation Army, was opened in the Pound…

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Ulmarra Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 September 1924 · page 4

The schedules for this very popular event can be obtained from Mr. Oarmont on application to the secretaries. The musical competition promises to be…

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School Sports in Grafton Inspectorate. Carnival on Monday, Sept. 22

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 September 1924 · page 1

A meeting of the Sports Committee was held at the Grafton. Rural School on Monday afternoon, when important business relative to the forthcoming…

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All Nations Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 September 1924 · page 4

This annual event., which is conducted in aid of the funds of the Church of England. Grafton, promises to eclipse all previous efforts. On…

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Must Be Fair Average Quality

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 September 1924 · page 4

The second reading of the Pliant Diseases Bill was agreed to in the Assembly on Friday. In regard to "topping" a £20 fine is provided where…

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A Ballarat Fair. Police and Church Authorities Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 5

Charges have been made by the Roman Catholic authorities at Bulla rat that the police are harassing the operations of the Jubilee Fair to raise church funds…

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Heavy Fines. Blacks Attack Constable Incident at Picture Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 4

While attempting to arrest an aboriginal who was causing a disturbance in the 'Ulmarra, Picture Theatre on Saturday evening last, Constable King was…

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Grafton Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 September 1924 · page 4

A meeting of the delegates of the Friendly Societies and sporting bodies was held on Monday night at McDonald and Hynes' rooms. It was decided to…

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