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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

562 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 29

Coramba Show. Arrangements Proceeeding Well

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 3

In spite of the dry weather, the Orara River Agricultural Society's beautiful showground on the banks of the Orara at Coramba is still one of…

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BORG Record Breaking Swim Half-mile Figures Go Championship Carnival. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 4

Arne Borg broke the world's record for half a mile when he won the 880 yards championship at Domain baths yesterday, from Noel Ryan (Manly)…

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Coffs Harbor Show. Good Exhibition This Week

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 2

When things look bad and failure threatens—that is the time for everybody to buck up and see what can be done towards achieving success…

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Nana Glen Show. Additional Awards. Poultry

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 1

Black Orpington, cock: T. H. Towells 1, G. Baker 2; hen, G. Baker 1, Z. Walters 2. Minorca, hen: G. Goodenough. Brown Leghorn, cock: G…

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Cycling Good Nominations Anniversary Day Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 2

Anniversary Day cycling carnival which is easily the most important wheel event of the season is to be held at Fisher Park on Saturday afternoon and…

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Nana Glen Show. Result of Weight Guessing

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 6

The following is the result of weight guessing at the recent Nana Glen Show: -- The weight of the fat bullock was 498lbs. Mr. J. Wilson, Coramba, guessed…

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Coffs Show. Fine Exhibition After Dry Weather

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 3

Coffs Harbour show, which opened to-day, is a very fine exhibition in spite of the dry weather, it is a great tribute to the splendid…

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Coff's Harbor Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

The Secretary of the Coffs Harbor Agricultural Society, whose show opened yesterday, sent an appeal to the local Society to assist in staging a…

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Lismore Show President Not Candidate for Committee. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

Mr. W. Smith, president of Lismore Show Society and of the North Coast Show Societies Association, is not a candidate for the committee of the…

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Drugs Act Dentist to Show Cause Inquiry by Dental Board. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 7

The Registrar of the Dental Board stated to-day that an inquiry had been conducted respecting the complaint made against Errol Valentine McElroy, who…

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Coff's Harbor Show a Creditable Display in Adverse Season Boy's Calf Club Enthusiasts Official Opening by Mr. Vincent, M.L.A. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 4

Yesterday rain-laden clouds hung menacingly overhead and small hopes were entertained of fine weather for the 15th annual show of the Coff's Harbor…

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Coramba Show. Good Exhibition Next Week

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 3

There is every indication of a very good show at Coramba next week, when the Orara. River A. and H. Association holds its 24th annual…

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Motor Cycling Carnival on

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 6

The Grafton Motor Cycle Club has decided to stage another speedway carnival at the Grafton Showground on Saturday afternoon. This event will be run in…

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Australia Day by Day the Commonwealth on the Film a World-wide Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 8

Australia is to appear upon the moving picture films of both hemispheres in a more vivid representation of its life and opportunities. The Development and…

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Royal Show Clydesdale Group and Pasture Improvement. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society the conditions of the Clydesdale district group class were amended to read as follows:…

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Orara A. and H.a. Coramba Show Next Week's Fixture

Daily Examiner · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 4

The annual show of the Orara Agricultural and Horticultural Association, which is to take place on February 5 and 6 (Tuesday and Wednesday next),…

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Coff's Harbor Show Successful Exhibition

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

Fine weather prevailed throughout the exhibition of the Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society, which was held last Friday and Saturday. There…

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The Dorrigo Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 2

A little more than three weeks will bring us to the Dorrigo Show. This all-important event is coming on us a pace, and it seems to us thai it…

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Coramba Show. Additional Events

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

The secretary of the Orara River Agrcultural Society, Mr. John McKenzie, informs us that entries are coming in splendidly for the show…

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L0cal and General Show Cup Award

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 3

Mr. R. L. Watkin, Karangi, writes as follows to the Editor:—Sir,—"I think the judge's decision in the open group of dairy cattle at Coffs…

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