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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

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

District News Coff's Harbor Church of Ngland Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 December 1925 · page 3

The special effort made by the parishioners of St. John's Church of England, Coff's Harbor, to provide funds for the erection of a parish hall and to augment…

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Under the Table Fair Rents & Other Bills Too Many Amendments Business in Upper House. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 December 1925 · page 5

It is almost certain that the Government will throw the Fair Rents Amendment Bill under the table. Mr. Willis, Vice-President of the…

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Local and General Hospital Carnival Committee

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 4

A meeting of the executive of the Grafton Hospital Carnival Committee was held last evening. A number of important matters were discussed, and one…

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Swimming Combined High Schools Carnival Grafton and Lismore Prominent

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 December 1925 · page 2

Following on the very successful swimming carnival held at Grafton recently in connection with the North Coast High Schools summer sports' cup…

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Orara River A. and H.a. Committee Meeting

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 December 1925 · page 4

The committee of the Orara River Agricultural Society met on Wednesday last in the School of Arts, Coramba, Mr. J. Wilson, president, in the chair. There…

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Show Schedule

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 December 1925 · page 2

The schedule for the 1926 Dorrigo Show, to be held on February 10 and 11, is new finished and copies will be sent out by the hon, secretary (Mr…

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To Show Cause Solicitors in High Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 December 1925 · page 4

In the High Court to-day Mr. Telfer, representing the Commonwealth Attorney General, moved for an order nisi calling upon William Charles Moseley, Andrew…

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Grafton Council Policy Outline Deferred the Swimming Baths Open Air Picture Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 December 1925 · page 6

The first ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council as newly elected was held last night. There were present: The Mayor (Ald, W. T. Robinson) and Alds…

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Baptist Christmas Tree and Fancy Fair

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 December 1925 · page 4

The Grafton Baptists are conducting a Christmas Tree and Fancy Fair at the church grounds to-night. The Rev. F. J. Dunkley, president of the New South…

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Australian Goods Exhibition at Australia .House. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 December 1925 · page 5

" Swinging into line with the slogan buy British goods" was the description given by Sir Joseph Cook at the opening of an exhibition at Australia House…

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Local and General Grafton District Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 December 1925 · page 4

A general committee meeting in connection with the above is to be held in Town Hall to-night at 8 o'clock. Some important matters are to be discussed and…

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Governor-general to Open Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 4

Dr. Earle Page, Commonwealth Treasurer, received word last night that the Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven) will be pleased to open…

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Hospital Carnival Queen Competition Arrangements in Hand Prince or Victoria Street?

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 December 1925 · page 6

On Thursday, December 3, a meeting of representatives of sporting bodies, friendly societies, business proprietors, shop assistants and others was convened at…

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Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 December 1925 · page 4

The Grafton Amateur Swimming Club, which successfully conducted a number of carnivals last year, is to present its first night programme of the 1925-26 season…

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Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 December 1925 · page 4

The Grafton Amateur Swimming Club is to present its first night programme of the 1925-26 season at the local baths tonight. Preparations have now been…

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Coff's Harbor Agricultural Association Show Preparations

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 December 1925 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Coff's Harbor Agricultural Association was held last Thursday night at She showground. Mr. J. Smith, president,…

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Bowls Australian Bowling Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 December 1925 · page 10

During the past three years a Country Week Bowling Carnival has been held in Sydney, and last year 300 players from our country districts took part. The…

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Shark Scares Surfers Carnival's Abrupt Ending. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 December 1925 · page 2

The surf carnival at North Narrabeen came to an abrupt end yesterday when a large shark was seen circling round the buoy marking the turn for the open surf…

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Bridge Opening World Exhibition Mooted Proposal Supported. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 December 1925 · page 5

The proposal of Mr. G. M. Dash for the holding of a great, international exhibition in Sydney to coincide with the opening of the Sydney harbor bridge is…

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Not in Favor of World Exhibition City Manufacturers Oppose It. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 December 1925 · page 5

Mr. F. L. Edwards, secretary of the Chamber of Manufactures, stated to-day that his association was not in favor of the proposal of Mr. G. M. Dash for a great…

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