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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

562 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 17 of 29

Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 6

A special meeting of the committee of the Coff's Harbor agricultural Society was held on Tuesday for the purpose of revising the schedule. There were present…

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Show Societies

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 4

The annual meeting of the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association will be held at Casino on July 26. Notice of motion has been given to after the system…

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Aeroplane Exhibition Fascinates Prince of Wales. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 5

The greatest aeroplane exhibition in the world's history was opened by the Prince of Wales at the Olympia. It includes representative exhibits of every…

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Whippet Sales in First Three Months Show 33 Per Cent. Gain Over 1928. High Production Schedules Necessary to Meet Influx of Orders Win Wide Public Acceptance

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 8

Although Whippet sales from month to month in 1928 set new high records for Willys-Overland, sales of these four and six cylinder products in the first quarter…

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Shilling Fair

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 2

A reminder is given in to-day's issue of the "Gazette" of the Memorial Literary Institute "Shilling Fair," to be opened in the Memorial Hall next…

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Coffs Harbour Show. Revision of Schedule

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 1

A special meeting of the committee of Coffs Harbour Agricultural Association was held on Tuesday to revise the schedule for next show…

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Grand Carnival Social

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 July 1929 · page 4

As advertised elsewhere, a grand carnival social will be held at the School of Arts, South Grafton, on Tuesday night (South Grafton Cup night). There will be…

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Grand Hospital Carnival Social

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 4

The carnival social to be held in the Fitzroy Theatre to-morrow night promises to be a real gala entertainment. The hall will be decorated by Weiley brothers,…

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To-night's Carnival Ball

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 4

At the Fitzroy Theatre to-night will be staged a Carnival Ball. Mesdames Weiley and Gillett and an enthusiastic committee, have been working hard for some…

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A Show Builder

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Armidale and New England P.A. and H Association. Mr. A. H. Me Arthur was reelected secretary for the 26th year in…

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Federal Finance "Be Fair to the Treasurer." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, referring to Federal finance, said: "Let us bo fair to my Treasurer. He has not been so far out in his estimates as some of his…

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League Football Richmond V. Lower Clarence a Sparkling Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 4

Football enthusiasts who were fortunate enough to witness the game between the above teams on the Maclean Oval on Saturday were treated to a wonderful…

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Carnival Social in Aid of Hospital Funds a Popular Engagement

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 4

There can be little doubt that the prevalent epidemic of sickness affected the attendance at the carnival social dance last night at the Fitzroy Theatre, but…

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District Exhibit for Brisbane Show North Coast and Tablelands Display

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 4

Having won premier honors at the Royal Show in Sydney four times in succession, and secured similar honors at the Royal National Show, Brisbane,…

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Show Dates Problem Tweed' Society Determined Won't Be Pushed Out

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 8

The possibility of the Tweed River Society withdrawing from the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association if it is not allotted November 27 and 28, for…

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Memorial Hall 'Shilling Fair'

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 2

The Memorial Institute 'Shilling Fair' was opened in the Memorial Hall last night under favorable conditions. A large number of people were present…

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District Exhibit for Brisbane Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 4

Delegates to the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association at Casino on Friday considered matters in connection with staging the district exhibit at the…

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Fire in Theatre Show Went On--audience Did Not Know. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 5

The audience at the Haymarket Theatre late yesterday afternoon were not aware that the electric lights near the roof had fused and that dense…

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Coffs Harbour Show. Meeting of Committee

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the committee of Coffs Harbour Agricultural Society on Saturday, those present were Messrs. W. J. Smith…

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Show Societies Delegates Meeting at Casino Annual Show Dates

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 6

There was a good attendance of delegates at the annual meeting of the North Coast Agricultural Societies Association, held in the School of Arts, Casino, on…

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