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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

499 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 19 of 25

School Exhibition Excellent Display

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1925 · page 2

The exhibition at the Dorrigo Public School on Friday last was the means of attracting the largest gathering of parents and friends of pupils and…

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Show Dates

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1925 · page 2

The biggest trouble experienced in holding agricultural shows on the Northern Rivers has been caused by rain on the show dates, says "E.M."…

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Will It Pay? Council and Picture Show to Buy or Not to Buy?

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 August 1925 · page 2

A few weeks ago the following motions were passed by the South Grafton Council: "That this council co-operate with the South Grafton School of Arts Committee…

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Royal Show Continued Progress. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society Sir Samuel Hordern said the continued progress of the Royal Show might be regarded as eminently…

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Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting was held on the Show Grounds on Thursday, 20th inst. Mr W. J. Smiths. (President), occupied the…

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Skating Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 4

The new open air skating rink which has been erected near the Fire Station will be opened to-night, when a fancy dress carnival will be held. Patrons are…

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Cowper-brushgrove Big Carnival in October

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 3

The first meeting of the committee appointed to organise the carnival in aid of the Brushgrove Literary Institute and the Cowper-Brushgrove Institute was held…

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Nude Women Picture Show Posters Questions for Mr. Pratten the Dried Fruits Industry. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 4

When the House of Representatives met to-day so many questions were hurled at the Minister for Customs that he was kept busy, much to the amusement of…

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L.c. Agricultural Society Committee Meeting

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 August 1925 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday night last, when there…

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Coff's Agricultural Society Meeting of Committee

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 September 1925 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society was held on the Showground on August 20. Mr. W. J. Smith (president) occupied…

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Grafton Spring Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 September 1925 · page 4

In this issue an advertisement appears directing attention to the nineteenth annual spring flower show and Austral fair, which takes place in the Clarence…

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To Show Cause Walsh and Johannsen Deportation Proceedings Summons Issued Yesterday. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 September 1925 · page 5

The summons issued against Walsh and Johannsen states that the Crown is satisfied the defendants were not born in Australia and that they had been…

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Skating Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 September 1925 · page 4

A fancy dress skating carnival in the new rink, near the Five Station, was held last night, and was a pronounced success. The new floor measures 100ft. by 40ft.,…

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Baptist Fair

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 6

A Rainbow Fair promoted by ladies of the Baptist Church was held at Grafton on Wednesday. The opening ceremony was performed during the afternoon by the…

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Novel Show Competition

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 4

An interesting competition is set down for the show of the Northern Agricultural Association, at Singleton, on September 16, 17, 18 and 19. Class 171A…

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Sundown Dead Great Show Ring Performer. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 5

Sundown, the famous high jumper, died suddenly at Albury Show. Sundown holds the record for Grafton Show. 7ft. 5in., put up in 1923…

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Exhibition Matches

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 3

In a one set exhibition singles preceding the doubles Johnston defeated Tilden, 6--4. An exhibition game followed the Davis…

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Orara Agricultural Society Meeting of Committee

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 September 1925 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Orara River Agricultural Society took place on Wednesday, the 2nd inst., in the School of Arts, Coramba. There were present:…

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CABINET 44-Hour Bill Ready Fair Rents Amendment Arbitration for Public Service. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 September 1925 · page 5

A meeting of the Cabinet was held today and did not conclude until nearly 7 o'clock. The extension of Martin Place through…

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Loss of £1,500,000 on Wembley Exhibition. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 September 1925 · page 5

The "Morning Post" says it has been calculated that the deficit at Wembley will be £1,500,000, of which the British Government will find £1,000,000. The…

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