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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

573 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 15 of 29

The Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 4

The good fortune which the Grafton Show has enjoyed in the matter of weather, on more than one occasion during the past few years has been its lot again this year so far as the present Show has progressed. The Clarence P. and A. Society have reason to feel thankful that the wet weather which…

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Maclean Show Successful Applications

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 4

The secretary of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society, following upon, the refusal of the Harwood Shire Council to approve of the granting of a public…

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Grafton Show. Coffs Prize-winners

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 3

Exhibitors from this district were prominent among the prize-winners at Grafton Show. Nana Glen had a comprehensive…

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Prize Cattle, at the Kempsey Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 3

As mentioned in last issue, Mr. C. E. Anderson, of Boambee, was pr[?]minent amongst the prize winners in the Ayrshire section at Kempsey…

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People's Day at the Show Official Opening Ceremony Address by Queensland R.N.A. PRESIDENT The Railway Link With Brisbane Economies in Rural Life

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 6

People's Day at the Grafton Showas always the most important stage of the carnival and the success or otherwise of the show depends largely upon the popularity of the big engagement on that particular occasion. Yesterday there never was much doubt about the interest of the public in the Show for…

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Maclean Show Next Week's Exhibition Promising Prospects

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 May 1930 · page 4

The Lower Clarence Agricultural Society's 40th annual show will be held at Maclean Showground on Wednesday and Thursday next. Provided the event is…

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Festive Season in for the Show Aboriginals Strike Trouble

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 May 1930 · page 7

Two aboriginals, Clyde Layton, 24, and McKenzie Laurie, 50, engaged the attention of Messrs. J. Doughan and G. Morrison, J.'sP., at the Grafton Police Court…

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Grafton Show The Stockman's Day Good Cattle Drafting Exhibitions Interesting Trotting Contests Visit of Minister for Agriculture

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 May 1930 · page 7

During the peak hour yesterday afternoon there appeared to he an attendance at the Grafton Showground above the average for a third day. In the morning…

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Maclean Show Next Wednesday and

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 4

Given fine weather the 40th annual Show of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society, to be held at Maclean on Wednesday and Thursday next should be the…

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1930 Royal National Show Prize Schedule Ready

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 3

The prize schedule of the Royal,National Show (Q.) is ready for distribution. The organisation of the Royal National Show is the work of more than a twelve month,…

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Elements Defied Final Events In The Rain Last Day of Grafton Show Splendid Woodchopping Contests

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 3

Overcast skies and light showers considerably affected the attendances at the filial sessions of the G.P. and A. Society's 62nd annual exhibition on Saturday, but…

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Interstate Carnival. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1930 · page 2

The first day's play in the Interstate bowls carnival took place on the city green to-day. The New South Wales Association team…

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United Friendly Societies Carnival Adoption of Balance Sheet Decision to Conduct Carnival Annually

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1930 · page 3

A well attended meeting of the United Friendly Societies' Carnival Committee, with members of the Grafton District Ambulance Committee, was held in the…

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Maclean Show Promising Outlook

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1930 · page 4

If fine weather continues there will be a record attendance at the Maclean Show, which opens to-morrow. Exhibits are being brought in and the grounds present a very…

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Poultry at Show Breeding Team Cup Won Outright

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1930 · page 4

In the poultry section at the Grafton Show last week, Mr. Jas. Emery, of Coff's Harbor, won the prize of £11 and the champion Silver Cup valued at £77,…

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Lower Clarence Show Bright Prospects for To-day

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 4

The Lower Clarence shop window is fully dressed and will be exposed to public gaze to-day. In other words, the Lower Clarence annual show will commence this…

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Took Poison Girl at City Picture Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 5

While theatre patrons were leaving the afternoon session at a city picture show yesterday a young girl, after passing through the vestibule, fell in agony and…

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Sale of Work Church of Christ Fair Efficient Organisation

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 3

The sale of work in aid of the Church of Christ building fund, which was held in the Fitzroy Theatre, Grafton, yesterday, proved an unqualified success. There was…

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Saw First Show Only Missed One Since Mr. W. J. Hawthorne Congratulates C.p. and A. Society

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 4

Many congratulatory expressions, both written and verbal, have been received by the president and secretary of the C.P and A. Society, regarding the recent…

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Big Double Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 2

To-night and to-morrow night the big double show will be seen at the School of Arts. "The Charmers, famous English entertainers, who…

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