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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Cycling Forthcoming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 2

Intending competitors at the Grafton and South Grafton Cycle Clubs' sports, which are to be held on Saturday night. March 5, are reminded that nominations…

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Social for Agricultural Society

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

The ladies' committee of the Agricultural Society are organising a grand social to be held on Thursday evening next in [?] of the Society's…

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Grafton Convent Successes University Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

Miss Frances Skafte, pupil of St. Philomena's High School, Grafton, succeeded in gaining an exhibition to the Sydney University, for the Faculty of…

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'Two-edged Sword' Fair Rents Court Prince Street Property Application Dismissed

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 3

"This is a two-edged sword," said the P.M., Mr. E. A. Mahony, in the Fair Rente Court yesterday. "It cute both ways, and it seems to me that…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Blackberry Eradication No Show Holidays

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday, the members present being: Crs. J. J. Boultwood…

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Cycling Saturday Night's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 5

The cycle carnival, which is to be run by the Grafton and South Grafton Cycle Clubs, on Saturday night next, promises to be a great success. The events…

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Big Sales British Industries Fair. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 5

The first week's sales at the British Industries Fair, at London, exceeded the first fortnight's sales last year. The sales of British typewriters…

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Jetty Surf Carnival. a Great Day

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

It was a great day on the [?] on Sunday—no rain and a mild sunshine—and Coffs Harbor Jetty was the p[?] point. The big annual…

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Surf Carnival at Coff's Jetty. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

The largest gathering of people ever seen in Coff's Harbor assembled on Sunday to witness the surf carnival held to raise funds for the Coff's Jetty Surf Club…

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Bellihcen Show Finances. a Loss Shown

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

At a meeting of Bellingen Show Committee last week the secretary. Mr. J. F. Reynolds, estimated that there would be a loss on this year's…

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Agricultural Society Social

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the Social held in the Memorial Hall last night under the auspices of the ladies' committee of the Agricultural Society…

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Ulong Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 3

The Ulong Show Committee are at present pushing along the various incidental work and arrangements in connection with the forthcoming…

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Public Schools Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

A very attractive programme of 29 events will be held at the Grafton Municipal Baths on Friday, 18th inst., commencing at 1.30 p. m. Programmes may…

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The Dorrigo Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

It reminded one of the olden times when the President intimated, at Wednesday's meeting of the Agricultural Association in the course of his…

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Jetty Surf' Carnival. What Others Thought of It

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Esau (proprietor) and A. Gilchrist (editor) of the "Cornier," Bellingen, were both visitors to the surf carnival at the Jetty last…

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Coffs Harbor and its Resources. Show Prize Essay

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

The prize for best essay on "Coffs Harbor and its Resources" at the recent show was won by E. Neale, of Moonee. It is as follows:—…

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District Exhibit Royal Easter Show North Coast and Tablelands Preparing for the Display

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 4

Preparations are now being pushed forward in connection with the North Coast and Tablelands exhibit for the Commonwealth district competition at the Royal…

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Cycling To-night's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 6

The Grafton and South Grafton Cycle Clubs will provide the premier sporting attraction at Fisher Park to-night, when a full and varied programme of cycling…

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Rappville War Memorial Hospital Carnival Meeting

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 8

A public meeting was held in the Rappville Hall, on Saturday, February 26, for the purpose of forming a committee in connection with the proposed effort to…

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Coutts Crossing Exhibition and Sale of Work

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 4

At a well-attended meeting of the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches Fair Committee, it was decided to hold the annual function on Tuesday, May 17…

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