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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

499 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 25

Butter Fa Test Grafton Show Competition Won by Wollongbar Guernsey

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 4

The results of the one day butter fat competition in connection with the Grafton show, which is to he held from April 31 to May 4, were made available this…

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Grafton Show. This Year s Display. Preliminary Arrangements Meeting of Committee

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 2

The committee of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society met at the Council Chambers, Grafton, yesterday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. C…

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A Successful Police Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 4

The police carnival in aid of the Tamworth District Hospital took place on Monday in glorious weather, and was a complete success. The Queen contest…

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The Combined Schools' Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 3

The schools swimming carnival will he held at the Grafton baths to-day, commencing at 1.30 p.m. sharp. The following officials have been appointed:--Gate…

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Swimming Schools' Carnival To-day

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 4

For the first time the chief schools on the lower river are competing in the annual carnival to be held at Grafton this afternoon. This shows a distinct advance…

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Ambulance Carnival Opened Last Night a Satisfactory Commencement

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 2

After many delays and disappointments owing to the wet weather the organisers of the Ambulance Carnival were able to commence operations at the Market…

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The Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 2

It only needs fine weather on Tuesday and Wednesday next, and our annual Show, which takes place .on those days, will be an unqualified success…

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Show Luncheon

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 2

As advertised, luncheon provided by the ladies committee of the Agricultural Association will be available at the showground on both days of the…

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Ambulance Carnival a Successful Night Good Business Transacted

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 6

The Market Square was thronged with people last night at the opening of the second session of the Ambulance Carnival. This Was the night of great…

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The Royal Show Entries Closed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 5

Entries in connection with the Royal Show closed yesterday in all sections except the trotting events. Entries have come from every State and from New…

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Agricultural Association. Preparing for Show. Committee Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee of the Dorrigo Agricultural Society was the at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday. There was a large attendance…

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Cycling Sydney Carnival. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 1

At the Cycling carnival, Sydney, at the Sports Ground last night George Dempsey was again in fine form, beating Cecil Walker in straight heats by narrow…

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Lotteries Act Breach at Carnival. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 3

Bernard Parker and Herbert Fortesque were charged at Canterbury Police Court with breaches of the Lotteries Act in connection with a carnival organised by the…

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Ambulance Carnival. Great Financial Success the Concluding Night

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 3

The carnival promoted by the members of the various Friendly Societies in aid of the funds of the Grafton Ambulance was concluded at the Market Square on…

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Fire at Picture Show Operator Badly Injured. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 3

A fire broke out in the operating box at the Ilbyn picture show, Bpxley, this afternoon. Although there was a large attendance, the management prevented a…

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High School Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 4

The Grafton High School will be holding its postponed swimming carnival this afternoon, beginning at 1.30 sharp. It is hoped that there will be a good…

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Grafton Annual Show April 29 and 30, MAY 1 and 2, 1925 Schedule of Prizes Section 1, Horses BLOODS

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 6

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Show’s Fine Progress Agricultural Society’s Annual Meeting. Record Year Reviewed. Improvements to Poultry Pens Urged

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 2

The attendance at Saturday’s annual meeting of the Coffs Harbor and District Agricultural Society at the School of Arts on Saturday was well…

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Dorrigo Show Opens in Fine Weather. Splendid Pavilion Exhibits

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 2

The 15th annual exhibition of the Dorrigo Agricultural Society opened yesterday in ideal weather. For the greater part of the day the sun shone from…

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COFF'S A. AND H. ASSN. Annual Meeting Successful Show Election of Committee

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 4

The annual meeting of subscribers to the Coff's Harbor and District Agricultural Association took place in the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon. There…

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