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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

580 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 29

Grafton Show Some Entries Close To-night Horses, Cattle, Woodchopping

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 4

The announcement that entries will close to-night for the horse and cattle sections and the woodchopping events at this year's Grafton Show serves as a…

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Royal Show Woodchopping Competitions Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 5

C. N. Winkle, of Queensland, won the final of the 15in, underhand chop handicap. at the Royal Show. The single-handed sawing handicap,…

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Grafton Show Visit or Sir Samuel Hordern

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 4

Advice was received yesterday by the secretary of the C.P. and A. Society that Sir Samuel Hordern, and a party from the Royal Agricultural Society will be…

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Jubilee Show. Sure to Break all Records

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 3

"I'm as happy as Larry, and the office is full of people making entries," said Mr. Mitchell, show secretary, talking to someone on the phone just…

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Grafton Royal Show. Bright Prospects. £1400 in Prize Money

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 3

Entries already received by the secretary of the C.P. & A. Society for the Gratton Show are very encouraging, and it looks like this year's…

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Coffs Bananas. Exhibit at Sydney Show. Placed in the Forefront

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

The confidence expressed that Coffs Harbour bananas would be equal, if not better than, anything at the Sydney Show proved to be correct. It…

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Royal Show Exceeded Expectations ''Vast Volume of Primary Wealth." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 5

Sir Samuel Hordern says in every way the Royal Show exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine members of the council. It revealed to the world that…

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Nana Glen A. and H. Society Annual Meeting

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Nana G[?]en A. and H. Society was held recently, there being present Messrs G. Hallgatn (president), W. O. Gerard, T. Johns, H…

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Grafton Show Coming Big Event General Entries To-day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 4

General entries for all sections of the Grafton Show close to-day with the secretary, Post Office C[?]ambers, Victor[?] street. For the convenience of those…

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Grafton Show Next Week's Carnival Numerous Attractions

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 4

The patrons of this year's show at Grafton will see some exceptionally high-class trotters in action. The number of trotters already to hand totals 27, which…

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Flower Show Grafton Horticultural Society Some Choice Blooms Exhibited

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

Admirers of choice blooms were reeled by a display of excellent quality, at the Flower Show, staged by the Grafton and District Horticultural Society, at the New…

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A Bright Show. "Mugsy in the Wild West"

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 4

A constant simmer of merriment and repeated outbursts of hearty laughter were sufficient evidence that the large audience that saw the…

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Grafton Show Next Week's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 4

Very close attention has been given to all details in connection with the Preliminary arrangements for the Grafton Show, which will flourish in its carnival…

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Maclean Show L.c.a. Society Preparations

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 6

The Lower Clarence Agricultural Society's annual show is drawing near. Nature has bountifully bestowed her richest blessing upon the district. Flower…

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Royal Show Gate Receipts of £30,185. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 5

The attendance at the Royal Show tor nine days and six nights was 470,840 and the gate receipts £30,185…

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Grafton Show Next Week's Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

There is every indication that the annual Show at Grafton next week--April 22 to 25--will be the equal of the fine displays of former years, judging by the response…

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'Red Flag' Instead of "Aus, Fair" Stir at A.F.A. Meeting. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 5

Speakers at the All For Australia League meeting at Enmore last night met with a lively reception, due largely to the actions of a number of Communists…

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Spain a Republic King Alfonso Leaves On Warship Provisional Government in Control Change To New Regime Was Bloodless People Make Carnival in Old Madrid Madrid

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 5

King Alfonso, of Spain, has abdicated and a Provisional Republican Government has been set up. Alfonso left for England aboard a warship, while the members of the Royal Family reached the border by special train. King Alfonso, of Spain, the last Bourbon monarch, threw in his hand to-day…

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Agricultural Society Sports a Profitable Day and Public Enjoy Good Outing

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

The Agricultural Society's finances will receive a substantial lift from the sPOrts and sale of gifts held on the showground on Wednesday. The…

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Grafton Royal Show Bright Prospects

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

The entries already received by the Secretary of the C.P. and A. Society for the Grafton Show are very encouraging, and look like this year's…

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