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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

663 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 34

Hospital Carnival "Ugly Man" Competition Mr Robinson on Top

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 4

Mr. W. T. Robinson's flag was again on top on Saturday, in the "Ugly Man" competition. The order now is:-- Mr. W. T. Robinson (Tea Room),…

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Facy Fair at Harwood

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 2

A fancy fair in aid of Catholic Church funds will be held in the Water Brigade hall at Harwood on Wednesday, 24th instant. The usual…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 4

The Grafton Amateur Swimming Club's championship carnival, which was to have opened at the local baths last night, was, owing to the rain, postponed, until…

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Show Privileges

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 4

An advertisement in another column announces that tenders for the C. P. and A. Society 's annual Show privileges will be received up. till noon of Saturday,…

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Methodist Autumn Fair at Lawrence

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 4

This event promises something especially good and should be well supported. The ladies of Lawrence have left nothing to chance, but have organised the…

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English Stock Expert to Lecture at Royal Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 5

The Royal Agricultural Society has engaged Dr. C. F. Finley, who is on his way from England, to lecture at the Royal Show, and later to visit the country…

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Rumpus in Union Queensland Railwaymen Anti-communist Pledge Branch Secretary to Show Cause. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 5

At a special meeting of the State Council of the Australian Railways Union it was decided to suspend J. W. Hayes, C. E. district secretary of the A. R. U., from…

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Methodist Autumn Fair at Lawrence

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 4

The above takes place this day, during the afternoon and evening. There will be a full programme of many attractions, including musical items and competitions…

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Casino Jubilee Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 4

The annual exhibition, of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society will be held at Casino on May 5, 6, and 7 next. Being the jubilee, the committee are putting forward a…

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Cycling Carnival Form at a Glance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 6

The Grafton Cycle Club is conducting a carnival in aid of the funds of Grafton District Hospital, at Fisher Park to- night. Half of the proceeds will go in support…

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Fair Rents Case Tenant Ordered to Leave. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 4

Mr. Peisley, S.M., at the Fair Rents Court to- day, ordered Hugh Bartlett to vacate a house owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Craig…

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Schools Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 4

The annual championship swimming carnival for all schools within the Grafton inspectorate will be held in the City Baths to-morrow afternoon. The carnival…

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Royal Easter Show Record Entries Great Anticipations

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

Record entries in nearly every section for the 1926 Royal Easter Show have been received. They have come from all States in the Commonwealth, and the…

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"Rain Stopped Play" the Cycling Carnival on Again To-night

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 3

The much discussed cycling carnival, which was promoted by the Grafton Cycle Club, in support of Mr. F. Buckman's candidature, at Fisher Park last night,…

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Call of the Sick The Hospital Carnival Appeal to Citizens Touching Hearts and Pockets

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 4

The call of the sick and suffering is one that all citizens should respond to with hearty goodwill. To administer the institutions where the…

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Schools Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 3

The annual championship Swimming carnival for all schools within the Grafton inspectorate will be held in the City Baths this afternoon. The carnival…

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To-day's Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

The schools within the Grafton Inspectorate are doing a great work in teaching the boys and girls to swim. A "Learn to Swim" Week has just been held, and…

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Cycling Carnival Concluded W. Creighton Meets with Accident

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 2

Another big crowd lined the Fisher Park track last night to witness the conclusion of the carnival, promoted by the Grafton Cycle Club in the interests of…

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The Fun Starts Hospital Carnival To-night Week of Gaiety Outline of Ambitious Programme

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

Victoria street, from Villiers to Duke street, where the big Hospital Carnival opens to-night, will undergo a transformation to-day. The work started in…

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Lawrence Methodist Autumn Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 3

The Lawrence Methodist Methodist Autumn Fair was opened by the Rev. Mr. Gray at 2 o'clock last Wednesday evening in fine weather…

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