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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

527 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 25 of 27

Novel Events Grafton Summer Show Excellent Sporting Programme

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 4

The C.P. and A. Society's Summer Show, which is to be held on December 7 and 8, promises to be a success, despite the unfavorable weather conditions…

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Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes A. and H. Society

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 2

A meeting, convened by Mrs. L. G. Waugh, was held at Ebor on Saturday, 10th November, with the object of raising funds for the above. It was…

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Dorrigo Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 7

The dates for next- Dorrigo Show have been fixed for February 26 and 27, 1929…

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Egyptian Carnival. an Attractive Bazaar

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 2

The Egyptian Carnival Fair in aid of the Church of England funds started in the Parish Hall grenade yesterday afternoon, and will conclude on…

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Coffs Harbour Show. Get a Schedule

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 2

Get a schedule for Coffs Harbour Show, to be held on January 25 and 20 next. There is a lot in it that may interest you. There may be…

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Nana Glen A. and H. Society

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 4

In preparation for their annual show, the Nana Glen A. and H. Society have made extensive alterations and improvements to the appointments at the local…

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Memorial Park Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 6

At a meeting of the committee and public in connection with the Memorial Park carnival there were present: Mr. F. Hall (in the chair), Mrs. A. Miller,…

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Swimming Forthcoming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 8

A meeting of the Grafton Swimming Club will be held on Monday night to decide the date and make the necessary arrangements for a swimming carnival…

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Back to Ballina Brilliant Christmas Carnival Richmond Centenary Celebrations

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 3

Seldom if ever has a seaport town in Australia set itself cut to cater for visitors in such a [?]ove, and thorough manner as Ballina. The date of the town's great…

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C.p. and A. Society the Summer Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 4

The arrangements for the C.P. and A. Society's Summer Show, to be held on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, are well advanced and the fixture this…

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Merry Mix Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 6

Attention is drawn to the Merry Mix Fair, which is to open at the Market Square, Grafton, to-morrow night. It is claimed that some of the attractions at…

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Proposed Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 7

As advertised in this issue, a meeting of the Grafton Swimming Club will be held at Miss Plummer's rooms to-night. The object of the meeting is to decide…

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Eastern Carnival Social

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for the Eastern carnival social in aid of the Grafton Ambulance in the Fitzroy Theatre to-morrow night. No expense is being…

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£1000 Claimed Sale of Picture Show Claim Against H. W. Higgs. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 5

In the Jury Court to-day Roy Vincent Dean, salesman, sought to recover £1000 damages from H. W. Higgs with regard to the sale of a picture show at…

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To-night's Carnival Social

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 4

To avoid disappointment patrons are Urged to secure positions early as the grand Eastern pageant is timed to take place at 8.10 to-night. This is one of…

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Lucky Show Society

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 4

Wallamba A.H. Association insured its recent carnival for £100 against 15 points of rain between 2 and 4 p.m. After 3 p.m. and when all the crowd were on the…

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Swimming Carnival Fixed for December 10

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 7

A meeting of the Grafton Swimming Club was held on Tuesday night last. There was a good attendance of members and all the details in connection with the…

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Show Exhibit

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 30 November 1928 · page 2

Mr. C. Jesson, who was at a recent meeting appointed organiser of the parish exhibit, for next Dorrigo Show, hopes that the farmers will keep in…

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£600 Damages Brookvale Picture Show Action. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 December 1928 · page 6

The case in which Roy Vincent Dean claimed £1000 damages from H. W. Higgs in connection with the purchase by him from Hig[?]s of a picture show at…

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C.p. and A. Society the Summer Show Fine Sports Programme

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 December 1928 · page 4

An excellent sports programme has been arranged for the C.P. and A. Society's Summer Show, which will open on Friday evening, December 7, and will be…

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