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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

663 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 34

Exhibit for Royal Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 2

There has not been a liberal response to Mr. H. T. Short's appeal for vegetables, dairy produce, fruit, etc., for inclusion ia the North Coast and…

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Dominion Artists London Exhibition King George Humorous. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 5

King George was full of jocular comment at the Dominion Artists' Exhibition. Passing one of the exhibits, his Majesty asked laconically, "Is it a dog…

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Local and General Grafton Show Holiday

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

A "Government Gazette" issued yesterday proclaims Thursday, April 22, as a public holiday in the Grafton municipality…

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Carnival Week a Good Start Scene of Gaiety Brilliant Illuminations

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

Seldom has Victoria street, Grafton, presented such a scene of animation as it did last night, when the hospital carnival attracted a large crowd…

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The Carnival Saturday Night's Session OVER 2000 People Present a Spectacular Procession

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 4

Every day in every way the carnival is growing brighter and brighter. Following the success of the…

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Swimming Carnival. L.c. Children at Grafton

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

The Lower Clarence was well represented at the schools swimming carnival at Grafton on Friday, Maclean sending a contingent of over 30…

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The Motor Show in New South Wales

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 6

Following the excellent lead set by Victoria last year when the general value of motor exhibitions was hot only demonstrated bat their usefulness as a means…

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Third Night Hospital Carnival Flow of Money Fine Sustained Effort

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 4

To the credit of the large body of workers, it can be said that the public interest in the Hospital Carnival was wall sustained last night. The flood of…

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Grafton Show Butter Fat Competition Results of Testing Mr. A. H. Booker (Alstonville) Successful

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 4

The results of the G.P. and A. Society's £15 butter fat competition in connection with the Grafton Show to be held, on April 21, 22, 23, and 24, were made up…

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Governor-general to Open Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 4

Official word has been received that his Excellency, Lord Stonehaven, Governor General, will open the C.P. and A. Society's Show at Grafton next month…

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A Wet. Night Carnival Interrupted Good Business Continues Forthcoming Attractions

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 4

A change in the weather took place yesterday. During the afternoon the sky was overcast, and one could feel the Rain in the air, so to speak. The lowering…

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Grafton Show. Record Prize Money Improvements to Ground and Ring

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 4

Preparations for the Grafton Show, to he held on April 21, 22, 23 and 24. are now well under way. Improvements to buildings are everywhere evident, notably the…

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Tennis Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

Although Victoria street was deserted last night the carnival spirit was again upheld. The Grafton City Tennis Court was the rendezvous of hundreds of…

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Brisbane Show Contributions From Publicans. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 5

Applications for space at the Brisbane Exhibition in August next are far ahead of what they have ever been at this time of the year…

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"SUMMONSES" Hundreds Being Served Court of Injustice New Stunt at Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

Sensation after sensation was caused in Grafton yesterday, when scores of decent citizens were served with summonses. Never in the history of the city have…

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C. P. AND A. SOCIETY Resignation Of President MR. W. T. Robinson Elected Preparations for Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

At the meeting of the C.P., and A. Society committee yesterday, the resignation of the president (Mr. C. H. Tindal) was accepted with regret,…

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Telegrams the Fair Rents Act. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 4

Referring to the amended Fair Rents Act recently passed by the State Parliament, the Minister for Justice said it was never intended the 1915 rent standard…

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Grafton Show Promised Produce Exhibits

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 4

The secretary of the C.P. and A. Society (Mr. Len C. Lawson), was a visitor to the Kempsey show last week, and he there saw some of the prominent…

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A Merry Hour Carnival Court of Injustice a Heavy Charge Sheet Gay Night at Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 4

The Hospital Carnival was continued last night, when Carnival Avenue was again the scene of revelry. Another large crowd was present, and…

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The May Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

The stalls at the above fair to be run in aid of St. Stephen's Church funds have been allotted as follows:--Refreshment room, Miss M. Livingstone and assistants…

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