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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

663 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 26 of 34

Dying Brother As Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 4

"The only time I ever 'saw red' was many years ago, when I discovered a man charging a shilling a time to see his brother who was dying of hydrophobia,"…

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Hallowe'en Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 October 1926 · page 4

Preparations are well in hand for the Hallowe'en Fair at the Presbyterian School Hall and grounds on Wednesday next. The Mayor of Grafton (Aid. W. T…

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Orara River Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 October 1926 · page 4

Everything points to a very successful show this year for the Orara River A. and H. Society. The prize list is an extensive one, and includes many new…

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Preparing for Next Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 October 1926 · page 4

With the appointment of the various sub-committees in connection with the Grafton Annual Show, which follows the Sydney Royal Show at an interval of two weeks, the management of the Clarence P. and A. Society will no doubt seek ways and means of improving its annual exhibition, for…

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Grafton Spring Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 October 1926 · page 4

The twentieth Grafton Annual Spring Flower Show takes place in the Clarence Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 12 and 13. The schedule of prizes covers…

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Hallowe'en Fair

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 October 1926 · page 4

The Hallowe'en Fair, an effort organised by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church, is to be officially opened, by the Mayor of Grafton (Ald. W. T. Robinson) at the…

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Hallowe'en Fair a Presbyterian Effort

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 October 1926 · page 4

Success attended the opening of the Hallowe'en Fair, which was officially opened by the Mayoress, of Grafton, Mrs. W. T. Robinson, at the Presbyterian…

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Show Accident Society President Killed. Orange

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 October 1926 · page 4

A fatality marred the second day of the Cudal Show, Mr. Cecil Smith, president of the Cudal A. and P. Association, was assisting to…

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Dairy Stock Royal Show Judging Breeders' Association's Views Recommendations to R.A.S. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 October 1926 · page 5

At a meeting of the United Purebred Dairy Cattle Breeders', Association of New South Wales, over which Mr. F. S. Morton presided, it…

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Grafton Spring Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 11 October 1926 · page 4

The twentieth annual Spring Flower Show and Austral Fair takes place in the Clarence Hall to-morrow and Wednesday. The schedule covers numerous…

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Lenglen Brilliant First Exhibition Games in America. New York

Daily Examiner · Monday 11 October 1926 · page 5

Vincent Richards, the American ex-Davis Cup champion, defeated Paul Perot, the French champion, 6--3, 6--4. Suzanne Longlen (France) defeated…

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Grafton Spring Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 4

The twentieth Spring Flower Show and Austral Fair is to be held at the Clarence Hall to-day and to-morrow, and despite the dry weather conditions everything…

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Orara Show. Minister to Attend

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of Orara Show Committee a letter was received from Hon. W. F. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, stating he would…

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Spring Flower Show Successful Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 1

Success attended the 1926 annual Spring Flower Show and Austral Fair, which concluded at the Clarence Hall last night. The fair opened under adverse weather…

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Radio at the Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 3

The Gunnedah Agricultural Association has set an example in modern ring organisation which, will probably become general amongst the larger…

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South Grafton Anglican Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 October 1926 · page 4

A very attractive programme is advertised in this issue, for the Anglican Fair, which takes place at the School of Arts, South Grafton, on Thursday and Friday,…

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Ulmarra Methodist Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 October 1926 · page 4

Very keen interest is being taken in the Methodist Flower Show, to be held the Masonic Hall, Ulmarra, on Wednesday and Thursday next. Many entries have…

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Family of Show Judges

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 October 1926 · page 4

A rather unique sight greeted the gaze of the spectators at Kenilworth (Qld.) show last week, when they saw three of the judges, Messrs. H. McD. Livingstone…

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Nana Glen Show a Promising Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 3

The first annual show of the Nana Glen A. and H. Society will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, November. 3 and 4, on the association's showground, Nana…

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Hospital Fair

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 2

Good help from the ladies has been promised towards the hospital fair to be held next month. Stallholders have now been allotted for all but…

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