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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

580 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 29

The Jubilee Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

Withe the improved seasonal conditions--not even the show secretary is growling about dry weather now--the committee of the Macleay A.H. and I…

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Surf Carnival at Yamba North Coast Championships

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

A big crowd of visitors is expected at Yamba during the week-end to witness the North Coast championship surf carnival. Teams from Evans Head, Coff's…

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Nana Glen Show Ball

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 8

The annual Show Ball was a fitting conclusion to a most successful event. The Pioneer Hall was crowded with lovers of the light fantastic…

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Nana Glen Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

Nana Glen Show made a profit of about £5 after paying out £190 prize money. There are 120 members. The bullock used for the guessing…

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Macleay Jubilee Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

With the improved seasonal conditions—not even the Show Secretary is growling about dry weather now— the committee of the Macleay A.H…

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Nearly Drowned at Surf Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

The trouble in getting the buoys out for the surf carnival at Park Beach on Sunday, owing to the heavy seas, nearly resulted in tragedy, says the Coff's…

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Surf Life Saving. Championship Carnival

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

Mr. W. H. T. Riding, publicity officer of the North Coast Branch of the Surf Life Saving Association, writes: If you were asked where does the…

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Surf Life Saving North Coast Championship Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

The championship surf carnival for clubs of the North Coast branch of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia will be held on Yamba Beach on…

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The Garden Growing Show Chrysanthemums

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just now. Experience proves that plants…

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Junior Farmers' Club Preparing for Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

The Advisory Committee of the above met on Tuesday afternoon last. It was decided to extend time of entry for State championships to 24th…

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Cowper-lower Coldstream Switching-on Carnival Final Meeting of Committee

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

The committee met on Tuesday evening to receive the balance sheet in connection with the recent carnival held for the official switching-on of the…

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Education by Travel Y.A.L Excursion to Royal Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

There will no doubt be many parents who will be attracted to a proposal of the Young Australia League, whereby a big group of country…

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C.P. AND A. SOCIETY Meeting Of Committee Preparing for the Coming Show Sir S. Hordern Asked to Perform Opening Ceremony

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the C.P. and A. Society was held at the Town Hall, Grafton, yesterday afternoon, when there were present, the president (Mr…

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Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

The ambulance swimming carnival will be held at the Grafton baths to-night. A charge will be made for admission to the boluevard and only competitors will be…

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School Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival of schools in the Grafton inspectorate is set down for Friday, March 20, at Grafton Baths. Keen contests for points which…

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Bowls Country Week Carnival Bowral Player Wins Singles Championship. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 5

The singles championship at the Country Week bowls carnival was won by P. Westbrook, of Bowral, who beat S. G. Clift (East Maitland) in the final, 31--26…

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Cycling To-night's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

Having received record nominations for their fourteenth carnival, the Grafton Cycle Club anticipates one of the biggest crowds that has attended Aisher Park…

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No Show Depression

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 4

There was much speculation as to what would be the result of the sale of the various privileges for Dungog Show From this it was thought that some idea…

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Shimming Carnival District Ambulance Benefit Exciting Competitions

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

The swimming carnival, in aid of the Grafton District Ambulance, held, at the Grafton Baths last night, proved a great success. Every event was keenly…

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Surf Champions. The Yamba Carnival. Yamba Champion Club

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

The championship surf carnival of the North Coast Branch of Surf Life Saving Association, held at Yamba on Sunday, drew a very large…

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