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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

637 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 32

Died at Picture Show Man Sitting in Chair. Albury

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 2

After the conclusion of a picture entertainment at Albury it was found that a man had not left his seat. Later the custodian of the hall made an…

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A Merry Show Pat Hanna's Diggers Fun at Garden Theatre

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 6

The entertainment given by Pat Banna's Diggers at the Garden Theatre last night was quite up to expectations. The company has earned a splendid…

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Show Protest

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 1

At last meeting of [?] Show Committee a letter was received from Mrs. S. B. Helland Coffs Harbor, claiming a prize for pony mare…

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The Clarence District. Show Judge's Impressions

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 3

Mr. J. J. Fanning, of Townsville, who judged the horses and ring events at the Grafton Show, says the Townville "Bulletinm," returned home on Friday last with…

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Coast Tour Better Fanning Train Wonderful Exhibition at South Grafton on

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 4

Mr. C. E. Houghton, manager of the Better Farming Train, which will arrive at South Grafton on Friday next, was in Grafton and South…

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Rappville Hospital Carnival Activities. Coombell Social

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 7

A most enjoy a me social was held at the residence of Mr. Mullet Coombell, on 21st inst, Messrs. O. J. Johnson and Reg. Gu[?]thorpe, were the organisers and…

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Coutts' Crossing Fair

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 June 1927 · page 4

Omitted from the list of special donations towards Coutts' Crossing Fair were: --A large box of assorted sweets donated by Mrs. T. Maxwell pound cake by Mrs…

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Fair Warning

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 2

BURLY BILL: "A[?]ful stuff this beer nowadays--a man can't take a coupler gallons of it without he's wanting to pull some poor litt [?]sive cow to pieces…

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Profits Exceed £27,000 Sydney Royal Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 June 1927 · page 2

The profits of the recent Royal Agricultural Society show exceeded £27,000. The society has provided £4000 in prizes for events at the Royal Spring Fair…

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Better Farming Train. an Instructive Exhibition

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 2

In the Better Farming Train the "Tree of Knowledge" has been varied to the "Train of Knowledge." it has been wonderfully arranged with a…

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Praise for Ulmarra Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 June 1927 · page 4

Mr. Bob Moore, of Taree, recently acted as judge in the Jersey section at the Ulmarra show. In the course of a chat says the "Manning River Times"…

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Junior Farmers Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 4

A Junior Farmers' Club show, the first of its kind to have been held in the State, proved Highly successful at Kempsey last week. Mr. A. H. E. McDonald…

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Government and Show Prize Money

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 7

At a meeting of the recently reformed Tweed-Richmond Jersey Breeders' Association at Bungalow, when breeders were present from all parts of the…

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Fire at Walgett Picture Show and Shop Burnt Walgett

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 7

A fire last might totally, destroyed Peters' picture show and Nicholas' hacker shop and dwellings. A light southerly wind saved the Royal Hotel and other…

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Orara River Agricultural Society Meeting of Committee

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 3

The committee of the Orara River A. and H.A. met last week in the School of Arts, Coramoa, the president. (Mr. W. G. Mussared) in the chair . There were also…

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Hospital Carnival Friendly Societies' Effort During July Racing Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 4

A meeting of delegates from the Grafton and South Grafton Friendly Societies was held at the Trades Hall on Thursday night last, when the following attended:--…

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Buy British Goods Advertising Exhibition. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 5

The Empire Marketing Board is presenting £100 and a challenge cup for the finest display of Empire goods during advertising exhibition week, from July 18…

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Raging Clubs C.R.J.C. and L.V.J.C. Totalisator Profits Dispute Delays Issue of Carnival Booklet

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 6

Although entries for the Grafton Cup, C.R.J.C. and. Ramornie Handicaps, to be run at the Clarence River J.C. Cup meeting on July 21 and 22…

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Combined Concert and Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 4

The concert and fair in aid of missions arranged by Cathedral parishioners, will be held in Parish Hall this afternoon and evening. A few items will be given…

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Show Finances

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 2

The show finances were further considered at the committee's monthly meeting to-day, and satisfactory progress was reported towards the…

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