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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

663 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 34

Hospital Carnival a Mock Wedding

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 4

One of the many novel attractions to be staged at the Hospital Carnival which takes place in Victoria street from March 19 to 26 will be a mock wedding, which…

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Coff's Harbor Show Previous Records Broken Meeting of Committee

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 6

The committee of the Coff's Harbor and Distrait Agricultural Association met at the Fitzroy rooms on Thursday last to finalise business in connection with the…

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Tit for Tat Ulmarra and Show Days "Narrow-minded Attitude,'' Says Mayor

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 4

A letter from the Clarence P. and A. Society, Grafton, was before Thursday's meeting of the Ulmarra Council, requesting the council to approve of the granting…

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Grafton Show Holiday

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 4

Mr. L. C. Lawson, secretary of the Grafton Show Society, wrote to last night's meeting of the South Grafton Council, asking the council to approve of…

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Bowling Carnival 1000 Players Present. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 5

The fifth annual Australasian bowling carnival was commenced in Sydney today. Over 1000 bowlers from all parts of Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji are…

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British Industries Fair Large Attendance of Trade Buyers. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 5

A total of 23,000 trade buyers visited the London section of the British Industries Fair during the first week as compared with 10,000 during the first week…

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Swimming Victorian Carnival. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 4

At the Victorian swimming carnival in the 100 yards championship of Australia, Doyle won the first heat, but was unable, through illness, to compete in the final,…

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For the Hospital Arrangements for Carnival Meeting of Committee

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 4

A meeting of the Grafton District Hospital Carnival Committee was held in the Town Hall last night, when there were present Messrs. W. A. Zuill (president),…

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Surf Carnival. Jetty Lads' Success. Fun On the Beach. Profit May Be £70

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 2

When Sunday broke fine and warm, the success of the Jetty Surf Carnival was seemed, and that tireless worker, secretary Bailey…

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Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 4

The Maclean Council at its meeting on Monday night refused the request from the Grafton Show Society to agree to the proclamation within the Maclean…

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Help the Hospital Carnival Activity "Ugly Man" Competition

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 1

Another competitor has been nominated for the "Ugly Man" competition in connection with the Hospital Carnival, to be held in Victoria street from March 19…

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Growing the Carnival Spirit Electricians Take a Hand

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 1

Interest in the Grafton Hospital Carnival continues to grow, and arrangements are being put in hand to convert Victoria street for the period March 19…

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Hospital Carnival an Eastern Fair What Victoria Street Will Look Like

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 8

Victoria street, for the big hospital carnival next month, will be transformed into an Eastern fair, with bazaars, stalls, side-shows, novel entertainments, troupes…

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Swimming Balmain Carnival. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 3

At the Balmain annual swimming carnival championship the 880 yards Western Suburbs championship was won by Miss Christie from Percy 'Smith and Allan…

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Bowling Carnival Rink Championship Contest. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 3

The rink championship of Australia competition was commenced at the Bowling Carnival to-day. Nearly 1000 bowlers are taking part, and the first round was…

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New High Jump Record. at Tenterfield Show. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 2

At the Tenterfield Show yesterday "Look-out" created a new Australasian high jump record by clearing 7 feet 10 inches…

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High Jump Record Established at Tenterfield Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 4

At the Tenterfield Show yesterday Look Out created a new Australian high jump record by clearing 7ft 10[?]in…

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Hospital Carnival Ugly Man Competition Flags on Flagpole

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 4

The committees of the various "Ugly Man" candidates are requested to hand in their flags to the secretary of the Ladies' General Committee, Miss Young,…

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Australian Pavilion Handed Oveer to Empire Exhibition. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 3

Sir Joseph Cook, Australian High Commissioner, has handed over the Australian pavilion at Wembley to the Empire Exhibition liquidators gratis…

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Ulmarra Show Entries Due Saturday Exhibition Next Week

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 4

The office of the secretary of the above is again presenting a very busy scene, due to the approaching exhibition which will commence to-morrow week, March 10…

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