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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

562 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 24 of 29

Shooting Carnival Postponed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 7

The National Rifle Association carnival which was to have been continued at the Anzac rifle range to-day was postponed owing to rain…

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Ulmarra School of Arts Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 6

Owing to the heavy rain on Saturday, the working bee to erect stalks for the coming School of Arts carnival was postponed. All those who are willing to assist…

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Show Dates Casino's Action Criticised Discussion at Kyogle

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 3

Mention was made at the last meeting of the Kyogle Show Society of the fact that Casino Society had altered its show dates so as not to clash with Ipswich…

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Annual Motor Show. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 5

When the annual International Motor Show, which lasts nine days, opens at Olympia on Thursday, over £1,000,000 worth of next year's models will be on…

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Shooting Carnival Bad Visibility Owing to Rain. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 1

The N.R.A. carnival was continued at the Anzac Range to-day. The competitions were an hour late in starting, owing to the heavy rain, and throughout the…

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"Old Country Not Done' Newcastle (England) Exhibition Speech by Sir H. N. Barwell. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 5

Sir H. N. Barwell, speaking at the Newcastle exhibition, declared that it refuted all rumors that the Old Country was done. It displayed originality of ideas,…

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OVER £725 Raised Nana Glen A, and H, Society Queen of the Day Competition. Nana Glen

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 2

Early in July the committee of the A. and H. Society decided to organise a Queen of the Day competition to assist in raising funds to help to defray the debt…

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N.R.A. Carnival Some North Coast Winners. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 7

R. W. Palmer, of Wonthaggi, won the Longfield aggregate at the N.R.A. Meeting at the Anza[?] Range to-day. Palmer also won the Paine aggregate. The…

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C.P. AND A. SOCIETY Show Arrangements Experiment Farm Committee Clashing of Show Dates

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 7

The General Committee of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society met at the Grafton Town Hall yesterday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. W. T…

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Musical Feast Conclusion of Carnival a Galaxy of Talent

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 1

The brightest and best features of the Musical Festival were concentrated in the programme arranged for the grand final concert at the Saraton Theatre last night…

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A Great Effort. Nana Glen Show Queen Competition

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 3

When £500 wes mentioned as the probable amount that would be raised by the Queen of the Day competition in aid of Nana Glen Show So…

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Clashing of Show Dates Casino and Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 4

There was an animated discussion at a meeting of the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association, held at Casino, on the question whether Casino Show…

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Olympia Motor Show Modifications of Approved Types. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 5

Over 3000 cars, embodying the latest chassis and bodywork improvements from every important manufacturer in the world, are exhibited at the Olympia Motor…

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Ulmarra School of Arts Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 1

Owing to the severe storm which came up on Friday night, it was found necessary to abandon the School of Arts carnival at an early hour. The permission of…

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N.c.a. Association Clashing of Show Dates Casino and Maclean

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 2

There was an animated discussion at a meeting of the North Coast Agricultural Societies' Association, held at Casino, on the question whether Casino Show…

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Ulmarra Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 8

The carnival to be held near the A.B.C. Bank, Ulmarra, will be continued to-night, permission having been obtained from the Attorney-General to continue…

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L.C.A. SOCIETY Committee Meeting the Show Dates Clash Improving Ring Events

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 7

The monthly, meeting of the committee of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held on Friday, there being present, Messrs. F.' Maxwell (president),…

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London Dairy Show Complaints About Judging Low Marks For. Unsalted Butter Queensland Factories Successful. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 5

Australian butter authorities were amazed at the judging at the London Dairy Show. There were different judges for salted and unsalted, and…

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Lindrum in Fine Form Break of 1134 a Masterly Exhibition. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 October 1929 · page 8

In the billiards match Lindrum created a record in Scottish billiards at to-day's evening session with a break of 1134 unfinished. He beat Smith's record by 32…

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Cycling Successful Road Carnival at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 October 1929 · page 2

The South Grafton Cycle Club con ducted a very successful road carnival on Saturday afternoon. A crowd of over 200 people witnessed the events. Five races…

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