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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

573 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 29

Union Code Country Carnival for South Grafton Annual Meeting of C.R.R.F.U.

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 7

There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Clarence River Rugby Football Union, held at the School of Arts, South Grafton, on Wednesday…

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The Dorrigo Show One of the Best Local Exhibitions on Record Farmers' Praiseworthy Exhibits. Pavilion a Picture That Pleases All Eyes

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 2

THE twentieth annual show of the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Association was opened on Wednesday morning in dull and threatening weather. Indeed up to as late as 9.30 a misty rain, was in evidence and the prospects for a favorable day were anything but bright. The…

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Macksville Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 4

At the Macksville Show on March 11 the poultry section was julged by Mr. J. Emery, of Coff's Harbor. The Championship honors for male bird went to Mr…

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Show Societies at Play

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 7

The return cricket match between teams representing the Clarence P. and A. Society and the Lower Clarence Society will be played on Fisher Park to–day,…

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Cycling This Afternoon's Carnival Casino Riders Nominate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 7

The officials of the South Grafton Cycle Club were surprised yesterday, when L. Drinkwater rang up and nominated for the carnival this afternoon. Besides…

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Dorrigo Show Woodchopping Contests Exciting Finishes. Dorrigo

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 7

The takings on both days of the show amounted to £170. Owing to the late arrival of the train, final arrangements for the woodchopping…

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Fair Response To Call For Men on Northern Coalfields Figures Not Yet Available Some Idle for Three Years. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 5

It is stated unofficially that a fair response has been made to the call for men to work in the northern collieries. Many of the men offering are believed to be…

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Cricket Show Societies at Play C.P. AND A. v. Lower Clarence Society

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 2

The return cricket match between teams representing the C.P. and A. Society and the Lower Clarence Society, which was played at Fisher Park, Grafton, on…

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Coff's Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Very Satisfactory Position Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 2

A very satisfactory position was disclosed at the annual meeting of the Coff's Harbor and District Agricultural Association, held at the School of Arts on…

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Ambulance Carnival Ladies' Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 4

A meeting of ladies interested in the United Friendly Societies' Ambulance Carnival will be held at the Ambulance Station to–night at 8. o'clock. It is…

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Bananas and Pineapples. a Show, Suggestion

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 2

At the Annual meeting of Coffs Harbour Show Society on Saturday, Mr. H. M. Henderson referred to the growth of the banana industry in the…

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Coffs Show Committee. Ballot This Year

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 3

For the first time for years there is to be a ballot for committee of the Coffs Harbour. Agricultural Society. This is a sign of increaseu…

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Coffs Harbour Show. Annual Meeting of Society

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 3

The president, Mr. W. J. Smith, was in the chair at the annual meeting of Coffs Harbour Agricultural Society, held in the School of Arts…

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Grafton Show the Royal of the North May 7 to 10 Next

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

Although seven weeks have yet to pass before this year's Grafton show becomes a reality, evidence is not wanting of the continued popularity of this big fixture,…

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Kempsey Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 4

It is announced that the Kempsey Show has been postponed until April 30 and May 1 and 2. The postponement is due to the fact that the improvements to the…

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Bellingen Show Good Cattle Exhibits Favorable Conditions for Opening Day. Bellingen

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 5

The Bellingen Agricultural Society's annual show opened to–day in fine weather. Following upon an excellent season, with an abundance of feed in the pastures, the…

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Agricultural Society Social

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

The Agricultural Society social, held in the Memorial Hall on the second night of the Show, attracted a record crowd. The takings exceeded £40,…

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R.c. Carnival

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

Plenty of fun and a good night's enjoyment are promised all those who attend tie carnival to be held next Friday night in the Memorial Hall…

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Bellingen Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

Dorrige spuds were prominent in the Pavilion at the Bellingen show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, many firsts being awarded to exhibits…

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Exhibit at Royal Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

Mr. H. T. Short is making arrangements to send a quantity of fruit, vegetables and other farm products to Sydney for inclusion in the North…

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