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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

573 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 29

District Exhibit for Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 4

Mr. J. N. Short, who is collector for this part of the district for the North Coast and Tablelands exhibit at the Royal Show, is very pleased with the response…

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Royal Show Exhibit. North Coast and Tablelands Display

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 3

The North Coast and Tablelands District exhibit came under discussion again at the monthly meeting of Coffs Harbour Fruitgrowers'…

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Sydney Show Record Entries Received 3000 Over Previous Best. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 5

Sir Samuel Hordern in a broadcast address said the country's response in connection with the Royal Sydney Show proved that Australia was not slipping…

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Grafton Show District Trophy

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 4

Prior to the departure of Mr. J. N. Short for Sydney, the Grafton Show pavilion stewards held a meeting and appointed that gentleman manager of the…

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Local and General South Grafton Presbyterian May Fair

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 4

The South Grafton Presbyterian Sunday School teachers are conducting a jumble stall at the church to-morrow (Friday) evening, in aid of the Sunday…

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R.a.s. Royal Easter Show Record Horse Entries

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 3

When one considers the popularity of motor transport, and the almost universal use of motor cars, not only in the city and suburbs, but also in the country…

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District Exhibit for Royal Show Produce From This District

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 3

Mr. J. N. Short, collector for this part of the district for the North Coast and Tablelands exhibit at the Royal Show, has received some fine contributions from…

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Presbyterian May Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 4

The jumble stall and entertainment, which was to have been bold at South Grafton last night in aid of the Presbyterian fair funds, has been postponed…

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Yamba Surf Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Easter Sunday Carnival was held on Tuesday night, when officials for the coming event were appointed. A…

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A Good Show Humphrey Bishop's Company

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 4

For many years now the Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Company has delightel large audiences in all parts of Australia and the return visit of this talented…

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Yamba Easter Surf Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 4

A meeting of the ladies who are interested in the Surf Club carnival at Yamba on Easter Sunday was held in Saxby's refreshment rooms, on Friday…

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Show bOMBSHELL President and Treasurer Resign

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 3

The new committee or Coffs Harbour Society had a bombshell cast amongst them at the first meeting this afternoon, when the president…

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Royal Show Everything Ready Bright Prospects. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 5

Everything now is in readiness for the opening of the Royal Agricultural Show to-morrow, and there are indications that it will be a record in every way…

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United Friendly Societies' Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 4

The financial statement of the recent United Friendly Societies' carnival in aid of the Grafton District Ambulance was audited last night. It showed gross…

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Kempsey Show Ring Completed

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 4

The new ring at Kempsey showground has been completed and everything will be in readiness for the exhibition on April 30 and May 1 and 2. No effort…

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Surf Carnival Yamba Club's Easter Feature

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 6

The Yamba Surf Club will hold its an annual carnival on Easter Sunday. An attractive programme has been drawn up starting [?] a.m., with the open surf race…

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Royal Easter Show an Interesting Exhibit

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 6

How an artistic, durable and fire retardant dwelling containing a large living room, entrance porch, three large…

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Kempsey Show April 30 to May 2

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 2

Of the agricultural shows along the rivers, few have made more progress during recent years than that of the Macleay A.H. and I. Association at…

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Neptune Oil Company's Imitation to Visitors at Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 3

One of the outstanding buildings at the Royal Agricultural Showground is the headquarters, of the Neptune Oil Co., one of the oldest established oil…

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District Exhibits Royal Show Displays North Coast and Tablelands an Effective Effort. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 5

The Commonwealth District Exhibit, as is as usual, is one of the features of the Royal Show, and on this occasion all five competing districts have excelled…

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