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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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

Queen of Day South Grafton Carnival Final Session Spectacular Procession Excellent Business Transacted

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 December 1927 · page 7

The South Grafton carnival promoted in the interests of Miss Dorrie Watkins, the South Grafton candidate in the Grafton Hospital Subdivision of the Cowper Queen…

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Queen of the Day Maclean Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 7

Marked apathy on the part of the organising committee of the Queen of the Day Carnival was shown on Friday afternoon when at the specified time for…

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Show Sideshows. Committee's Long Discussion

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 3

A long discussion took place to-day by Coffs Harbour show committeemen on the motion passed at last meeting granting Father Ryan ground…

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The Pavilion at Nana Glen Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 7

The Nana Glen Show last week was undoubtedly a success. The display in the pavilion was equal to, it not better than, many larger districts can boast of. The…

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The Black Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 December 1927 · page 3

Sir,--In reading Mr. Ramsay's note in the "Daily Examiner" of December 10, one would gain the inference that the aborigines enlisted in their thousands and…

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Grafton Spring Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 4

Mr. J. H. Crispin, hon. secretary of the Grafton Spring Flower Show, presented his report on the recent show to a meeting of the committee on Monday night…

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Cowper Baths Electric Light Carnival Postponed

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 6

As the result of the showery conditions which prevailed on Monday evening, the committee of the Cowper-Brushgrove Amateur Swiming Club decided to…

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Cycling South Grafton Carnival Some Good Racing

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 7

The South Grafton Cycling Club presented its first programme of cycling events at Fisher Park last night, when the racing, witnessed by a disappointing…

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Tennis Club Carnival a Good Effort Despite Unfavorable Weather

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 2

Postponed from the 2nd inst., the Don Dorrigo Tennis Club tennis carnival eventuated on Saturday last. On the previous day Jupiter Pluvius was…

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L.c. Agricultural Society Ground Improvements the Hotel and Luncheon Booth

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society on Friday night was largely attended, there being present Messrs. A. McKinnon (president),…

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Tucabia Fair for Union Church

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 6

A fair was held in the hall on 1st inst., in aid of the Tucabia Union Church funds and was a financial success. Much credit is due to the stallholders, for the…

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The Black Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 9

Sir,--The good shepherd looking after his black sheep queries if I answer a series of his questions. (1) No man is responsible for his being…

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N.S.W. Surfers No Exhibition in Melbourne. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 December 1927 · page 4

The team of New South Wales surfers on their way to West Australia, where they will give exhibitions of life saving, will not be allowed to give a display on…

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The Tip Again. Agricultural Society and the Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1927 · page 2

Mr. T. B. Motley, secretary to Lower Clarence Agricultural Society, wrote to last meeting of the Municipal Council conveying resolutions passed by…

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Christmas Fair Lawrence Methodist Effort

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 December 1927 · page 4

A Christmas fair organised by the Methodist Ladies' Ald, was held in the Lawrence School of Arts on Wednesday, December. 7. The fair, which was…

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Fire at Picture Show Proprietor Trapped by Flames Cootaamundra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 December 1927 · page 4

In a fire which occurred in the operating box at a picture show at Stockinbingal, the proprietor, Mr. MeCombie, was trapped by the flames and was badly…

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Letter to the Editor the Black Show.''

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 December 1927 · page 3

Sir.,--Kindly allow me space in your Columns to express my views of Mr Ager's criticism of the "Black Show." Mr. Ager would impress upon your…

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