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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

573 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 18 of 29

Lawrence Ambulance Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 4

Owing to unfavorable weather conditions the Ambulance carnival, which was to have been held at Lawrence on Wednesday night last, has been postponed until…

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"Some Show" Bellingen's Praise of Coffs Amateurs

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 2

Reporting the staging of "The Scheming of Sophie" at Bellingen last Friday night by Coffs Harbour "Cheeros," the "Courier" says:—…

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Motion Picture Films Fit for "General Exhibition." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 June 1930 · page 6

In future motion picture films suitable for children as well as adults will be advertised by the addition of the words "general exhibition." This has been…

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Ambulance Carnival at Lawrence

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 June 1930 · page 4

A carnival is to be held at Lawrence to-night in aid of the funds of the Grafton District Ambulance, The organising arrangements are well in hand. Residents…

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C.P. AND A. SOCIETY The 1930 Annual Show Sectional Reports by Chief Stewards Opinions and Suggestions

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 June 1930 · page 3

The chief stewards of the various sections of the Grafton Show have this year forwarded reports to the General Committee concerning the exhibits, their…

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Sensational Batting Australia 404 For Loss Of Two Wickets English Bowling Pounded Into Helplessness Woodfull-Ponsford In Fine Opening Partnership Bradman at His Best-brilliant Exhibition Scored 155 (Not Out) in 165 Minutes London

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 June 1930 · page 5

Three Australian batsmen, Woodfull, Ponsford and Bradman, went very close to-day to equalling the first innings score of the whole English team in the second test sit Lords. There was nothing brilliant or aggressive about the Woodfull-Ponsford…

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Reakaway Prom Show. Association?

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 July 1930 · page 4

Ten the North Coast Agricultural Brow Societies' Association fixed the Elates for this year's shows and would not grant Casino the dates requested, there…

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Royal Show Period Reduced

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1930 · page 2

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society, Sir Samuel Hordern presiding, decided to shorten the period of the Easter Show for 1931…

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"Scheming of Sophie." Another Successful Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1930 · page 2

"The Scheming of Sophie," although a very successful and laudable show, apparently, wag quite ineffective in putting one over on old…

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Fair and Warmer Temporary Break in Weather. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 July 1930 · page 4

The Acting State Meteorologist, Mr. Camm, said to-day the tropical activity had left and rain from that quarter had definitely passed. Fine, sunny conditions…

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Royal National Association Brisbane's Forthcoming Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 July 1930 · page 6

The council of the Royal National Association has done much regarding the improvement of its grounds in preparation for the forthcoming show. Many new…

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Orara River A, and H,a. Committee Meeting

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 July 1930 · page 7

The Orara River A. and H. Association held their usual monthly meeting in the Coramba School of Arts on Tuesday, July 1, there being present: Mr. C. A…

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Bellinger River Show Society Art Union Results Bellingen

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 July 1930 · page 6

The drawing for the Bellinger River Agricultural Association's Art Union was made by Shire President H. V. Wood at the annual show ball, in the presence of…

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Polo Carnival Dudley Cup Competition. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 1

The polo carnival was continued today. Results:-- Dudley Cup.--Gundagai beat Wirragulla, 11 goals to 3; Murwellbrook beat…

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Coramba Show. Twenty Guinea Shield

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 1

The Orara River A. and H. Asociation is giving a 20 guinea shield for a farm produce compettion in connection with its Coramba Show. The…

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Junior Farmers' Exhibit at Royal Show Essay by Dorrigo Boy

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 6

The following essay on the above subject, written by Harry G. Short, a member of the Dorrigo Junior Farmers' Club, was awarded second prize…

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Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 July 1930 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held last week, Sir Samuel Hordern, the president, in the…

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Liquor and Language a Former Show Spruiker

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 July 1930 · page 6

On charges of having been found drunk in Prince street, on Thursday, night, and with having made use of indecent language, Robert Clarence Robinson, 27, was…

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"Labor Daily" to Show Cause Alleged Inciting Persons to Strike. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 July 1930 · page 5

Mr. Justice Rich, in the High Court, in Chambers to-day, granted a rule nisi calling upon the "Labor Daily" to show cause on July 28 why an injunction should…

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Rugby League N.Z. Team Beaten 16 to 5 Two Players Sent Off Good Exhibition in Second Half. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 July 1930 · page 2

In mud and slush New South Wales defeated New Zealand by 16 points to five, at the Showground, yesterday…

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