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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

663 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 30 of 34

Grafton Ambulance Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 4

The arrangements for the Ambulance carnival, which will be held on the Market Square, on Friday and Saturday, next week, are well in hand. A. meeting of the…

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Methodist Fair a Successful Effort

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 1

Efficient organisation,' artistic decorations and well-stocked and nicely arranged stalls, were features of the annual fair organised by the Methodists of South…

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"Night in Honolulu." Varied and Versatile Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 1

Many people, have wondered what is the charm of the South Seas. Writers and poets, have written beautifully and lengthily on the subject. Tourists have…

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Summer Show Approaching Big Event Closing of Entries

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 2

The prospects for the approaching Mid Summer Show to be held by the Clarence P. and A. Society, on December 3 and 4, are decidedly bright and the indications…

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Mid Summer Show Additional Attractions

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 7

Further consideration was given to the arrangements for the Mid-summer Show of the Clarence P. and A. Society by the General Committee, which met at the…

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Duke of York May Visit Grafton to Open Annual Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 4

There is a possibility of the Duke of York being present in Grafton in May next to perform the opening ceremony of the Clarence P. and…

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C.P. AND A. SOCIETY Meeting Of Committee Show Arrangements the Ring Attractions

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 3

The general committee of the Clarence T. and A. Society met at the Grafton Town Hall yesterday afternoon. There were present:--Messrs W. T. Robinson…

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Great Buckjumping Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 4

Colin McLeod and Jack Morrissey's buckjumping show is showing in South Grafton to-night and to-morrow night, when the excellent programme provided…

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Hospital Flower Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 2

Flowers are scarce for the hospital lower show, to be opened in the School of Arts to-night (Friday), but there will be a great show of babies…

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Carnival Dance. a Great Night

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 2

There was no doubt about the good time everyone had at the carnival dance at the Jetty on Tuesday night. The attendance was large, all had…

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Local and General. Show Committee

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 2

At last meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Society it was decided to hold next meeting on the Showground next Wednesday, 24th inst., in…

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Coffs Harbor Show. Committee Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 3

Bush fires and the late arrival of the train kept a number of members from the monthly meeting of Cons Harbor Show Committee yesterday…

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Nana Clen Show. Profit of £50

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 4

Financially, as well as in other ways. Nana Gltn's first annual show was a great success. After improving the ground and erecting an office…

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Dry Weather Affects Lismore Show. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 4

The dry weather made a difference of nearly £100 in the gate receipts at Lismore Show, which concluded to-day. The figure are:--1925(three days gate…

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Hospital Fair. Baby Show Causes Great Interest. Reg Mildenhall Wins Cup

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 2

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Ambulance Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 4

The carnival to be held in the Market Square, Grafton, in aid of the funds of the Grafton District Ambulance, will be held next Friday and Saturday,…

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Cowper Brushgrove Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 November 1926 · page 2

Preparations are well in hand for the opening of the new baths at Cowper on Saturday next. Ald. Fitzgerald, Mayor of Ulmarra, has promised to perform the…

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Picture Show Attempts at Destruction Detectives Called in Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 November 1926 · page 5

R. Schacke and C. Taylor, have sought the aid of detectives to unravel the mystery surrounding repeated attempts at the destruction of their cinematograph outfit…

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Summer Show Interest in Goat Racing Entries Close on

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 November 1926 · page 4

Notwithstanding the adverse weather conditions, the outlook for the O.P. and A. Society's Midsummer Show, on Friday and Saturday of next week, is full…

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Gate Takings at Lismore Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 November 1926 · page 4

On being checked by the Commercial Bank officials it was found that the total takings at Lismore Show for the three days amounted to £722103. In 1924…

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