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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

637 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 32

Agricultural Association Committee Meeting Arrangements for Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday morning, when the following members were present: Messrs…

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[?]orth Coast Wins. District Exhibit at Royal Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

North Coast and Tablelands scored a handsome win in the District Exhibit at the Royal Show, with [?] points. Central Coast and…

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'Shocking' Prizes in Cattle Section Royal Show Society Criticised. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

Speaking at a meeting of the Ayrshire Society at the Showground to-day, the retiring president (Mr. F. S. Morton) urged that- the prize money for cattle…

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District Exhibit at Royal Show Won by N.C. and Tablelands

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

The district competition at the Royal Show was won by the Far North Coast and Tablelands exhibit with a margin of 49½ points. Dorrigor…

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Royal Show Luncheon Speeches Butter and Cattle Success of Government Farm Stock. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 5

The attendance at the Royal Show today was 48,250, compared with 44,150 on the official opening day last year, an increase of 4100…

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Royal Show Dairy Produce Awards Butter and Bacon. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 5

The following additional dairy produce awards were announced to-day. Butter, salted, ready for export (no preservatives).--Alstonville Co-operative…

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Butter Exhibits At the Royal Show Judge's Comments Texture and Moisture. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 5

Commenting on the export butter exhibits at the Royal Show, the judge, Mr. F. Wigan, Federal grader, said the quality was generally pleasing and…

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Cycling. Saturday's Carnival Small Fields

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 April 1927 · page 1

The attendance at the cycling carnival held at Fisher Park on Saturday night was disappointing. Greater success has attended former sports organised by…

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Tennis Lismore Easter Carnival Lismore

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 April 1927 · page 6

This year though there were many competitors from all parts of the Richmond and Tweed in the Lismore Tennis Club's Easter carnival there were but few from…

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"Minties" at the Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 April 1927 · page 3

Not the least interesting of the big industrial stands at the Royal Show was that of "Minties"-- the universal sweet. This year the well-known stand was…

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Royal Show Lady Rider Injured. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 April 1927 · page 5

Despite cold rain and chilling wind a great crowd visited the Show to-day. The ring is still in a very sloppy condition, but the programme of events was…

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Presbyterian Fair

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 4

The monthly meeting of St. Stephen's Women's Guild reports matters well up to date in connection with the annual fair which is to be held on May 10. The…

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Baby Boy Found in Show Pavilion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 5

A baby boy, about 18 months old, was found in the industrial hall at the showground. On the inside of the bonnet was the name, Norman Mason. The child was…

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Grafton Council Sewerage Service Cost of Connection Show Holidays

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 2

The Grafton City Council met at the Town Hall last night, when there were present the Mayor, Ald. W. T. Robinson, Alds. W. H. Henson, C. I. Imeson, C. A…

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Grafton Hospital Meeting of the Committee Carnival Arrangements Old Age Pensioner Patients

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the committee of the Grafton District Hospital was held last evening in the Mayor's parlor, Grafton Town Hall. There were…

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R. A. S. Show Dalgety's Exhibit. Hudson, Essex, White, Bean

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 8

Messrs. Dalgety and Company, Limited, occupied two different positions for displaying their cars and trucks at the Royal Easter Show. The cars, Hudson…

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Grafton Show Horse and Cattle Sections Woodchopping Contests Entries Due To-morrow

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 4

Entries for the horse and cattle sections and for the woodchopping competitions, at the Grafton Show, will close tomorrow, at the secretary's office, Post…

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Grafton Show Preliminary Arrangements. Some Entries Due To-day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 2

A final reminder is given that entries, will close to-day for the horse and cattle sections and the woodchopping competitions For the conveniences of those who…

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Grafton Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 2

The annual show of the Clarence P. and A. Society takes place at Grafton the week after next and will extend over four days and three nights…

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Visitors to Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 2

Amongst the visitors to the forthcoming Show will be Messrs. D. H. Drummond and H. C. Thorby, M's.L.A., who will be accompanied by Mr. Roy S…

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