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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

663 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 34

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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Swimming Club Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

The Grafton Amateur Swimming Club is conducting a carnival at the local baths on Monday night and Tuesday night next. It will be remembered that all…

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Ulmarra Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

In order that a balance may be struck, in connection with the recent show the committee are asking, per advertisement in this issue, that all moneys owing for…

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Grafton Show Ground Improvement Entries Close Shortly

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

There has been a steady inquiry for schedules of the Grafton Show for some time past from all over the State, indicating an encouraging renewal of…

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One Night More Hospital Carnival More Big Crowds To-night's Gala

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

Despite the fact that the "Ugly Man" competition closed yesterday, the Hospital Carnival last night again attracted large crowds. Hundreds of people…

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Sound Batsmen England's Need A, C. Maclaren's Views Give Youngsters a Show. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 5

A. C. Maclaren sounds a clarion call to the selectors in a seasoned article to be on the look-out for sound batsmen, who are not merely run-grubbers. He…

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A Great Result Hospital Carnival Ends the "Ugly Man" Competition £1085 RAISED

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 2

On Saturday night, when the last of the carnival workers had finished packing up and had glanced once again over the deserted avenue which has been the…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 4

The Grafton Amateur Swimming Carnival, which was to have opened at the local baths last night, was postponed until October next. This decision…

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Coutts' Crossing Presbyterian and Methodist Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 4

In connection with the above fair a number of stalls have been allotted to different willing workers. There will be a number Of competitions for fancy work,…

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Royal Show. The Opening Day Society's Best Exhibition the District Exhibits North Coast-tableland Display. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Show's annual carnival opened to-day in fine weather which, according to Mr. Mares, is likely to continue at least for some days. The…

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Grafton Show Coming Great Event Preliminary Work

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 4

Already the prospects for the annual Grafton Show are of a roseate hue. The preliminary work is in active progress and interest generally is quickening…

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Swimming Grafton High School Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 3

The annual championship swimming carnival of the Grafton High School. Will be held at the Grafton Baths to-duy. The programme includes races for girls…

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A Show Committee Collects

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 2

A thrilling race between Weather and Rain at Nabiac on Saturday resulted in a win by a short head for Rain, which rut in a strong finish and just…

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Dorrigo Cattle at Royal Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 2

The dodging of the cattle exhibits at the Royal Show commenced on Monday. Mr. G. E. House. who exhibited a number of his Guernseys, was…

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Grafton Show Record Entries Expected

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 1

Sheafs of correspondence are arriving daily at the office of the C.P. and A. Society's secretary, Mr. Len C. Lawson, containing entries and inquiries from…

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Show Stock Sales. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 5

Five hundred and ten guineas for the Shorthorn bull, Milton's Master Touch was the highest price paid at the pedigree stock sales at the Show to-day…

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With Only Four Points to Spare North Coast-Tableland Exhibit Wins Magnificent Display at Royal Show How Competing Districts Scored In Contest Description of Winnng Exhibit Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 5

With a margin of four points in a total of 793, the North Coast and Northern Tablelands won the Commonwealth District Exhibit at the Royal Agricultural Show. There were five competing districts, and they scored as follows:--…

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School Swimming Carnival Postponed

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 4

The Grafton High School annual swimming championship carnival, which was to Lave been held at the local, baths yesterday afternoon, was postponed…

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Hospital Carnival the Clock Competition

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 4

The butts of the clock competition at Mr. G. McClyinont's in connection with Mr. F. Beckman's candidature in the Ugly Man competition are being handed…

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Grafton Show Preparation of Exhibits

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 4

For the next two weeks, intending exhibitors at the Grafton Show will be busily engaged in putting the finishing touches to their products, and in getting…

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