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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

663 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 34

Mid-clarence Show This Week's Exhibition at Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 4

The 23rd annual show run under the auspices of the Ulmarra and Mid-Clarence centres promises this year to be an unqualified success. The committee thought…

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Toowoomba Turf Club Show Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 4

Horseowners are reminded that nominations for all races at the Toowoomba Turf Club meeting on April 17, 23, 24 close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 1 with…

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Grafton Show Exhibit From Dorrigo

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 3

At a meeting of the committee of the Dorrigo A. and H. Association last week, the president referred to the proposal to forward a district exhibit to…

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District Exhibit for Royal Show Encouraging Reports

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 6

The latest reports in connection with the North Coast and Northern Tablelands District Exhibit, to be displayed at the Royal Show in Sydney on March 29, are…

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To Show Cause Sequel To Ballina Case Alleged Fictitious Papers Argument Before Full Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 5

Percy Edward Tighe solicitor, of Ballina, appeared before the Full Court to-day in answer to a rule nisi[?]alling upon him to show cause why his name should not…

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Mid-clarence Show Opening Day Splendid Competition

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 4

The annual show conducted at Small Park, Ulmarra, opens to-day. The entries in practically every section are excellent, and the judges will have a very busy time…

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Hospital Carnival Ugly Man Competition Mr. W. T. Robinson Again in the Lead

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 4

There was a change yesterday in the position of the flags of the "Ugly Man" candidates, Mr. Robinson replacing Mr. Reg. McDonald at the top of the pole,…

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Agricultural Society. Preparing for the Show. Meeting of Committee

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 3

Mr. J. T. Wiblen (President), occupied the cupled at a meeting of the committee of "the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society, held at the Shire…

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Swimming Grafton Club Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 1

The Grafton Amateur Swimming Club is to conduct big night carnivals at the local baths on Monday and Tuesday next. Special arrangements have been made…

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Cycling Wednesday's Carnival for the Hospital Funds

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 1

The cycling carnival to be held at Fisher Park on Wednesday night next in aid of the Grafton District Hospital is arousing much interest. Many local riders…

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Warming Up the Hospital Carnival Ugly Men Supporters Active

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 4

Public interest is being maintained in the Ugly Man competition and the committees of the various candidates are working hard to place their flag at the…

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Easter Show a Record Predicted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 5

Great preparations are being made for the forthcoming, Easter Show, and everything points, should fine weather prevail, to the carnival being one of the most…

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Grafton Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

Swimming enthusiasts are keenly awaiting the carnivals to be held on Monday and Tuesday next. The entries are good, and some good races should result…

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Mid- Clarence Show Guessing Competition

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

The guessing competition in connection with the Ulmarra show was won by Mr. F. W. Johnson, and Mr. B. Oberfuch shuber, who both guessed within half a…

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Taree Show Fine Cattle and Horses. Taree

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

The annual show was continued to-day. The cattle, horses and pig sections were exceptionally fine. The display of farm produce by the…

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District Exhibit for Royal Show Non- Perishables Despatched

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

The non- perishable products from the Clarence River for the North Coast and Tablelands District Exhibit at the Royal Show were despatched by yesterday's…

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Hospital Carnival Ugly Man Competition Mr. Reg. Mcdonald on Top Again

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 3

The flag of the Junior Red Cross candidate (Mr. Reg McDonald), was again at the top of the poll yesterday, in the "Ugly Man" competition. Mr. W. T…

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Bravo, the Ladie8! 80 Say the Show Society. Social and Presentations

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 2

Just how sincerely the committes of the Agricultural Sociely recognised the debt they owed le their lady helper, wee exemplified at…

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To Show Cause Union Officials Carpeted a Storm Debate Matter Referred to A.L.P. Conference. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 4

Messrs. J. Beasley, president of the Sydney Trades and Labor Council, A. Bennett (Coachmakers' Union), and J. Killorn, secretary of the Bricklayers'…

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To-night's Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 4

The two -session carnival, promoted by Grafton Amateur Swimming Club, will open at the local baths to-night. Mr. A. Hamilton, the secretary, reported…

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