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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

527 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 27

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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TENNIS France Wins Patterson and Hopman Beaten Crawford Defeats Brugnon Borotra's Flawless Exhibition. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 1

Batterson and Hopman, who are likely to be Australia's representatives in the Davis Cup doubles were defeated by two sets to one by…

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Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

An advertisement in another column notifies that schedules for the C.P. and A. Society's annual show to be held at Grafton on April 25, 26, 27 and 28 are now…

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The Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

At last Wednesday's meeting of the Agricultural Society committee the Resident said that several persons had suggested a postponement of the…

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Dorrigo Show the Train Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Owing to the washaways on the Glenreagh-Dorrigo railway line the committee of the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Association have been advised by…

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Agricultural Association Special Committee Meeting Next Week's Show Final Arrangements

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 6

There was a special meeting of the Agricultural Society Committee on Wednesday, when there was a good attendance of members. Mr. J. H…

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A Big Goat Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 7

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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Ulmarra Autumn Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

The Church of England Autumn Flower Show at Ulmarra has been arranged to take place on April 12 and 13. Unfortunately the district has had a…

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"The Rat" Picture Passed Fob Exhibition. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 7

The British made film, "The Bat," which the censors banned two years ago, has now been passed and will be shown shortly. There are three films in the…

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British Trade Exhibition in Melbourne Unseemly Demonstration. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 5

The British Trade Exhibition was officially opened last night by the Governor-General. During an address by Mr. J. Hume Cook, secretary of the Australian…

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Coraki Show Postponed. Motor Traffic Case

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 4

Owing to the flood and the sodden state of the showground, the Coraki' Show Committee has decided to postpone the, exhibition fixed for March 1 and 2. The Eric Perkins pleaded guilty at the Grafton Police Court yesterday morning to a charge of having failed to keep to the left side of a traffic dome, and was…

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Queen of Day Closing Date Postponed a Successful Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 4

Owing to the effects of flood weather, which has caused so much distress in all centres of the North Coast district, the closing date of the local Subdivisional…

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Dorrigo Show To-morrow and

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 4

The 18th annual show of the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Association will be held to-morrow and on Wednesday. As a result of the recent flood…

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R.A.S. Show Cattle and Butter Entries Coming in Well. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 5

At a meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, the secretary reported that entries for all sections at the forthcoming Easter Show are coming…

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Many Dead Picture Show Fire Shocking Disaster Terrible Scenes in Italian Village. Rome

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 5

More than 40 persons were incinerated in a fire in a cinema theatre at Mariagofi and many others were injured…

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Not Boss of Show National Party Head Quarters. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, addressing members of the Roseville branch of the National party, said the future success of the party did not depend so much upon…

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Lower Clarence Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 4

At a meeting of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society, held last night, It was decided to adhere to the original dates for holding the show…

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Radio' Notes Radio Exhibition--listening-in Popular

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 7

A striking evidence of the growth of radio and the increasing popularity of broadcasting is afforded by the preparations now being made in Sydney for the…

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Carrying on Maclean Show L.C.A. Society Decides to Proceed with Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 1

A special meeting of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held in the Shire Hall; Maclean, on Friday evening last, when there were present Messrs. A…

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Hugh Jump Record Cameo at Inverell Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 5

The horse Cameo broke the high jump record for the State at Inverell show, clearing 8ft. 1in…

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