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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

543 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 19 of 28

Agricultural Society the Secretary's Salary

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 July 1932 · page 3

Mr. A. McKinnon (president), occupied The chair at the annual meeting of the Bower Clarence Agricultural Society, on Thursday night last…

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Death of Show Pony

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 July 1932 · page 4

Miss Julian's well-known show pony, Silvermain, died at Mr. L. C. Lawson's stables, on Friday night, and was buried on Grafton Showground. Silvermain had…

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The Bridge Open To Public a Gala Night "Queen of Clarence Bridge" Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 July 1932 · page 4

To-night will be the first opportunity afforded the public of visiting the Clarence River, bridge. "The Queen of the Clarence, Bridge" carnival opens to-night,…

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Bridge Gala Carnival Opened by Mr. A. S. Henry. M.l.a. the Queen Competition

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 6

Following the switching-on ceremony, the Bridge Gala Carnival was officially opened by Air. A. S. Henry, M.L.A.,. by the turning on of the festoons of lights…

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Lighting of the Bridge Switching-on Ceremony Performed by Dr. Earle Page Thousands Attend Gala Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 6

There was an immense crowd on the upper deck of the bridge last night when, at 7.15, Dr. Earle Page, M.H.R., performed the official ceremony of switching…

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Scenic Aspects South Grafton To Brisbane 'Where Every Prospect Pleads. the Spiral Railway a Show Spot

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 15

The railway line from Brisbane to Sydney, of which the Clarence bridge at Grafton, is an integral part, is first an Interstate undertaking arid as such it will…

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'Back to Grafton Week' Governor-general at Grafton Carnival Week Celebrations Enthusiastic Civic Reception District Of Great Resources Coming New Federal Unit

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 6

Favorable weather conditions were experienced yesterday for the different' engagements set out in the official programme for the "Back to Grafton. Week." The arrival of the Governor-General, Sir Isaac Isaacs, in the morning practically set the hall rolling and judging by the enthusiasm of…

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Granted Application for Remand "Not Fair," Says Defendant

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 July 1932 · page 3

Leslie James Lawson, 38, appeared on remand before Mr. Hawkins, P.M., at the Grafton Police Court yesterday on a charge of being a reputed thief found in…

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All Choicest Grafton Factory Cream Successes at Recent Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 July 1932 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Grafton Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd., a resolution was passed congratulating the management…

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Royal National Show, Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 1

The Royal National Association's beautiful showgrounds at Bowen Park, Brisbane, are now looking their best, and with a burst of bloom everywhere, the…

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Cup Carnival Metrop. Trainers Like It Best in Country Polson's 15 Years' Record

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 July 1932 · page 2

More than 100 horses were brought here for the racing carnival, but only Philippic, Fingra, Lancaster King, Trevallion and Imperialist have been…

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Sports' Carnival Social

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 July 1932 · page 2

The "Sports" annual carnada social, is to be held at the School of Arts, South Grafton, on Tuesday night--the night before. the South Grafton Cup meeting…

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Bridge Competition Carnival

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 July 1932 · page 4

It is announced that the competition results in connection with the Bridge Carnival are as follows: Large box of chocolate, Miss Lexie Layton, Grafton;…

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Soccer Carnival. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 2

The Interstate soccer carnival commenced at Sydney to-day. Two matches were played. South Australia beat Tasmania, 2--1; Queensland and Victoria…

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An Elaborate Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 2

Hunter's elaborate merry-go-round has been a source of great attraction and comment in town this week. It is undoubtedly a wonderful turn-out,…

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Casino Show Society

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 July 1932 · page 4

There was a good attendance of members at the annual meeting of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society, Mr. H. K. Imeson (president) occupying the chair. The…

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Interstate Soccer Carnival Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 August 1932 · page 1

The Interstate Soccer carnival was continued to-day. New South Wales, beat Victoria 7 to nil; Queensland beat Tasmania, 9 to 2…

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Local and General Show Queen Ball

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 2 August 1932 · page 3

Messrs. Max Johnson and G. Baker delegates from the Orara River Society, met a committee from the Coffs Show Society, consisting of…

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Bellinger's Jubilee Show Special Prize List Grows. Bellingen

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 August 1932 · page 6

At the second meeting of the new committee of the Bellinger River Agricultural Association and following the division to hold a jubilee show in 1933, Mr. Reynolds…

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"A Frost" Dublin Horse Show. Dublin

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 August 1932 · page 5

Mr. de Valera's economic war with Britain is having its effect in all manner of internal affairs. Dublin's famous Horse Show threatens to be a frost. There…

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