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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

527 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 27

Maclean L.c. Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the L.C. Agricultural Society, held at the shire hall on Friday evening, there were present Messrs. A. McKinnon (president), J…

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Another Jetty Success. South West Rocks Carnival

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 3

Jetty surf life-savers were very successful in the events at South West Rocks carnival on Sunday, Not having a full team (only 12 men) Jetty…

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Escapologist's Show Police Stop Street Performance Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 5

Murray, the escapologist, who will shortly begin a season at a city theatre, advertised that lie would "hang" from a crane in Market street to-day, and…

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Coffs Harbour and its Resources. Winning Show Essay

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 4

The following is a copy of Hie essay with which Master Bruce Henderson won the prize at the recent Coffs Harbour Show:—…

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Coff's Harpor Big Surf Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 3

The Jetty Surf Club annexea the Cup at South - West Surf Garnival on Sunday last winning the greatest points They have now proved…

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Butter for Export Special Prizes at Royal Show Provided by Orient Steamship Company. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 5

A special prize in the export butter sections at this year's Royal Easter Show will be provided by the Orient Steamship Company, Ltd, in celebration of the…

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Press and Show Committee

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

The Wollongong Show Committee obtained tenders for the printing of their schedule outside the town, and accepted a tender for a few shillings cheaper than…

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A Big Goat Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

The biggest goat show in Empire history has just been held in Vancouver, British Columbia, when 300 goats--100 more than ever before--were exhibited…

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The Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

During the week the Secretary of the Agricultural Society has not received a very large number of additional entries for the Show, to be held on…

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Meat Trade Country Killing Criticism of Meat Board Country Interests Must Have a Fair Deal. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 7

Sir Graham Waddell, president of the Graziers' Association, expressed surprise to-day at the refusal of the Metropolitan Meat Board to give space at the Pyrmont…

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Be Fair to Your Nerves. They Always Need Help

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 1

It is when you are jumpy and depressed that you remember your nerves. When you forget them, when you have "no nerves," then, they are generally well…

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Empire Exhibition Offer of Centennial Park Accepted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

The Federal Government has decided to accept the conditions of the State Government for the use of Centennial park for the British Empire Exhibition in…

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Surfing and Boating Carnival in Prince Street Girls in Swimming Suits

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 3

Amidst the tragedy of the flood in the Clarence on Saturday Grafton residents made thigh carnival in Prince street. Such heetie excitement. has seldom been seen…

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Alstonville Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

A telegram from Lismore last night stated that the Alstonville Show Society has decided to carry on with its annual exhibition on Wednesday and Thursday…

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Jetty Surf Carnival. Prospects for Next

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

If the weather is favorable, a big day is assured at the Jetty Surf Club's annual carnival next Sunday. Competing teams are coming from…

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On Dorrigo Man Drowned 20½ Inches of Rain in Week Show Exhibits Ruined

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 3

The body of a man named Perry was discovered in Kirton's Creek, Leigh, about six miles from Dorrigo, shortly before noon to-day…

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Motoring Weekly Notes Mechanical Novelties at Sydney Motor Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 6

Amongst the cars at the recent Sydney Motor Show, there were few outstanding mechanical novelties, most of the improvements noted having to do with the…

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Unique Picture Show Screening Under Difficulties Mb. Hough's Enterprise

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 5

A picture programme was screened at the Prince Edward Theatre, South Grafton, on Monday night, under circumstances that are probably unique in the…

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Trade Fair British Industries Wide Range of Products Speech by Duke of York London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

As an act of grace Australian and New Zealand displays are included in the British Industries Fair, which was officially opened to-day. Canada, through the…

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Industries Fair. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 2

The King and Queen and Mr. Amery visited the British Industries Fair and were greatly interested in the Australian and New Zealand exhibits…

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