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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

543 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 15 of 28

Carnival Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1932 · page 4

The carnival ball in aid of the Grafton Hospital, in the Fitzroy Theatre, on Monday, May 30. promises to be a big success. The organisers are working very…

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Big Show Effort

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

The statement at last meeting of Coffs Show committee that, the market day proposal is going well is borne out in the announcement of the…

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Show Societies Proposed Grouping

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 3

At last meeting of Dorrigo Agricultural Society the secretary, Mr. A. C. Newman, said he had furnished the New South Wales Council of…

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Advertising the North Coast a Lismore Suggestion Publication for the Melbourne Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 1

Different opinions were expressed by aldermen at the meeting of the Grafton City Council on Monday night when a letter was read from the Municipality of…

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L.c. Agricultural Society Committee Meeting 20 Per Cent. Reduction in Prize Money

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 8

The following were present at the meeting of the committee of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society at Maclean on Friday night: Messrs. A. McKinnion…

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Hospital Carnival Ball

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 4

The date originally set down tor the Grafton Hospital Carnival Ball, May 30 has been altered to Monday, June 6…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Monthly Meeting Formed at Royal Show Mr. Shervey Speaks

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at, the chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday when all members were present. Mr. H. E. Shervey, one of the gentlemen who helped to stage the North Coast and Northern Tablelands district, exhibit at the recent Royal…

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Market Day Coffs Show Benefits

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1932 · page 4

It is anticipated that Coffs Show Society will pet at least £40 out of the market day organised for Saturday last to raise funds to get the…

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Hospital Carnival Ball King's Birthday Function

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 4

The Hospital Carnival Ball, to be held on Monday, June 6 (King's Birthday), at the Fitzroy Theatre, promises to be one of the outstanding features of the year…

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Grafton Show Profit

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 4

The financial statement as presented by the secretary (Mr. L. C. Lawson), at yesterday's meeting of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society…

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Criticism Resented Show Opening Incident President Talks Resignation Reconsideration Asked

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 4

At a meeting of the Carence Pastoral and Agricultural Society held at the Town Hall, Grafton, yesterday afternoon, Mr. W. T. Robinson intimated that he…

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Grand Carnival Night

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 May 1932 · page 4

A gala carnival night is advertised for Monday, June 6, at the Fitzroy Theatre in aid of the Grafton District Hospital. Novelties of various descriptions and…

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Maclean "Snow Carnival."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 May 1932 · page 8

The Snow Carnival held in the Institute Hall on Wednesday night, in aid of the funds of the Literary Institute, proved a huge success and reflected great credit…

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Grafton Show Helpers Praised Show Profit £811 Position Regarded As Satisfactory

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 May 1932 · page 2

A meeting of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held at the Town Hall, on Wednesday afternoon, there being present:…

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Coutts' Crossing Carnival Social

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 May 1932 · page 4

The organisers of the Rugby union Social Committee are making careful preparations for the forthcoming monster carnival social, to be held at Coutts'…

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Casino Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 4

At a special meeting of the committee of the Casino Agricultural Society accounts amounting to £771 were passed for payment. The receipts for the show…

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North Coast Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 4

Mr. R. White was elected president or the North Coast Royal Show Society at a special meeting in Lismore. There was no alteration made in the personnel of…

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Sydney Show District Competitions. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 5

At a meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society, it was decided that entries for the Commonwealth district competition at the 1933 Easter…

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The Show Mare Alga Won 400 Ribbons

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 5

Some, time ago, reference was made in these columns to the show mare Alga, owned by Mr. George Kratz, of Umarra. It is doubtful whether any other show…

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Wirth's Circus Big "House" Sees Good Show Well Balanced Programme

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 4

There were few vacant seats at Wirth's Circus, which opened near the railway station last night. The best chat can be said of the show as a whole perhaps is…

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