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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

663 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 34

Dorrigo Spuds at Royal Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 2

Exhibitors of Dorrigo spuds were again Successful at the Royal Show. Mr. G. A. Watkins received first prizes for the following: Brownell's…

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Royal Show Win for North Coast. the District Exhibits

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 6

On Wednesday morning we received a telegram from Mr. H. Short, one of the sub-managers, advising that the North Coast and Northern Tablelands…

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A Wider Vision Australian Problems Migration and Transport Prime Minister's Royal Show Speech. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 5

"In order to deal with the vital problem of migration, the Commonwealth Government' proposes to appoint a Migration and Development…

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Easter Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 4

Mrs. M. Russell, is organising an Easter carnival, to be held at the Convent grounds, South Grafton, on April 8, 9 and 10, in support of the Wattle Stall…

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Toowoomba Band Carnival. Toowoomba

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 6

The Australian-Band Championship Carnival was officially opened at Toowoomba this morning. The Deputy Mayor (Ald. Tolmie) expressed the keenest pleasure at…

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Grafton Show Arrangements for Entries

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 4

The Show Society 's office will not be open until Tuesday and as the time is limited after the Easter season for the taking of entries intending exhibitors…

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Woodchopper's Fortitude Accident at Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 3

Remarkable fortitude was shown by J. McKcuzie, of Gobargo, who won the final of the twelve inch underhand chop at the Show. He had almost cut through his log…

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Butter Exhibits Judges' Remarks Continuous Grading Contest the Royal Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 5

Large crowds again visited the Royal Show to-day. Warm weather and bright sunshine prevailed throughout the greater part of the day…

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Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 April 1926 · page 2

Miss Hamblin won the basket of Sweets disposed of by the Sweet Stall Committee during the Hospital Carnival. A. cheque for £3 has been received from…

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Australasian Carnival. Success of George Dempsey. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 April 1926 · page 4

At the Australasian cycling, carnival, on the Sydney Sports Ground last night, George Dempsey won the quarter mile and one mile championships and the five miles…

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Record Crowds Royal Show Attendances Remarkable Jumping WOODCHOPPlNG Contests. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 April 1926 · page 3

The attendance at the show on Thursday totalled 53,680 as compared with 50,000. for the corresponding day last year. The chief attractions were again the…

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Dorrigo Spuds at Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 April 1926 · page 4

Exhibitors of Dorrigo spuds were again successful at the Royal Show. Mr. G. A. Watkins received first prizes for the following: Brownell's Beauty, Adirondack,…

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Royal Show Attractive Ring Events Ladies' High Jump Two Accidents. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 April 1926 · page 5

Glorious weather prevailed in Sydney to-day, and the Showground was again a popular resort for holiday makers. Crowds were on the grounds before the…

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Easter Cycling Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 4

The officials of the Grafton Cycle Club and the members of the Boy Scouts' Committee are to meet to-night to decide what is to be done as to the prize money…

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Cessnock Carnival Accident. Cessnock

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 5

During the motor cycle carnival last night, a machine ridden by W. White skidded and crashed against the fence. White was hurled amongst the spectators…

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Lismore Carnival. Rain Interferes with Play. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 4

Rain again marred the play in the Lismore tennis tournament to-day and the remainder of the events were postponed to a date to be fixed. In the men's teams'…

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Grafton Show the Coming Big Event Arrangements for Entries

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 4

Although two weeks have yet to elapse before this year's exhibition becomes a reality evidence is not wanting of its continued popularity, and that the "Royal…

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Show History Origin of District Exhibit Clarence River's Big Part

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 1

The district exhibits which now rorur such a remarkable feature of the Royal Show have their origin in the now dim past of 30 years ago, when the first…

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Local and General Hospital Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 April 1926 · page 4

The following competitions in connection with Blood's Stall were drawn yesterday, under the supervision of the Town Clerk, Mr. J. W. Every-Burns; Suit…

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To-night's Carnival at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 April 1926 · page 4

Preparations have been finalised for the carnival which is to be officially opened at the Convent School Grounds, South Grafton, to-night. Mrs. A. F. O'Neil is…

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