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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1934

601 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 31

Grafton Show Curtain Rises Today First of Ring Events

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 4

To-day the curtain will he lifted for the 60th annual show at Grafton and the preliminary arrangements indicate that another record is confidently…

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Show Trains Geafton Casing Service

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 4

The Railway Department has made special arrangements for the return of passengers attending the Grafton show from Casino and intermediate stations…

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Grafton Show Holiday Postal Arrangements Fob To-day (Thursday)

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 4

To-day the Grafton Post Office will be open for all classes of postal business from 9 a.m. to noon only. Mails usually despatched after 11 a.m. will close at…

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Governor's Visit to Open Grafton Show Civic Reception This Morning

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 4

His Excellency Sir Philip Game will arrive by the express this morning to open the C.P. and A. Society's Show. The Governor will be met at the…

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Trade Exhibits at Grafton Show T. A. Apps, Chevrolet and Vauxhall Cars

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 2

One of the outstanding motor exhibits a the Graf ton show was, undoubtedly, he General Motors Holden's fine display of Chevrolet and Vauxhall cars and…

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A.I.S. EXHIBITS 'Better Than Sydney Show' Judge's High Opinion Magnificent Types

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 6

"The exhibits throughout have on an average been better in type and color than the exhibits at the Sydney Show," paid the judge, Mr. A. Pickles, of Wandai…

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Junior Farmers Busy Day At Show Points From the Judges Cattle, Horses and Pigs

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 6

The Junior Fanners in camp on the Showground spent a busy day yesterday. In the morning they were divided in pairs amongst the various judges, and…

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Grafton's 66th Annual Show Scene of Rural Festivity Revelations Of District's Resources Cattle and Horses of High Standard Bountiful Display In The Pavilion First of the Ring Events

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 6

Favored by perfect weather yesterday the 66th annual show at Grafton attracted an attendance which was, officially reported to be in excess of that of last year's first day. A distinctive feature of the show was the display of cattle in which the…

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Grafton Show Coffs Prizewinners

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 3

In the horse section at Grafton Show Mr. C. Sharp's Sweetheart was awarded second to Miss D. Gray's Dot for pony mare 13 hands and under…

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Kempsey Show Rain Causes Loss

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 2

At a special meeting of Kempsey Show committee, called to deal with difficulties caused by the rain on show days, the secretary reported that the…

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Macksville Show a Big Success

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 3

Macksville Show, held on Monday and Tuesday last, was favored with fine weather and turned out to be one of the most successful in the history…

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City Motor Garage 1934 Grafton Show Exhibit Many New Models

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 9

The exhibit of the City Motor Garage is this year certainly "right up to the moment," inasmuch as it displays models which have only just been released, in…

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People's Day at the Grafton Show Official Opening Ceremony Performed By State Governor Imposing General Parade Thrills In The Show Ring New High Jumping Record for Ground the First Night Session

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 8

People's day at the Show yesterday served to put the hallmark of public approval on this year's efforts of the C.P. and A. Society. The weather was on the hot side, in fact, there were many who found the conditions somewhat oppressive. Nevertheless, the attendance came up to the most sanguine…

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Show Praised a Visitor's Appreciation

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 3

Mr. David Carr, of Indoorapilly, Queensland, who judged the Jersey classes in the cattle section of the show, was most enthusiastic in giving his…

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Opinions of Our Readers [To The Editor] Maclean's Recent Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 6

Sir,—I would like to claim a small space in your paper to enlighten the public of Maclean in regard to the recent swimming carnivals…

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Another Big Crowd Third Day At The Show Woodchopping and Camp Drafting New Trotting Ground Record

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 3

With continued fine weather the proceedings at the Grafton Show yesterday added their quota to the success of this year's carnival…

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Good Handicapping Grafton Show Trotting Races

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 4

Trotting and racing enthusiasts, and the public generally, were treated to some of the best trotting seen at Grafton Show for many years last week. Most of the…

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Not One Drunk Show Crowds Praised by Police

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 4

The excellent behavior of the carnival crowds during Grafton Show week week commented on by the police yesterday. Not one drunk was brought before the…

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Fined £20 Served Aborigines with Liquor Show Booth Barman Charged

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 4

Arthur Daniels, a barman, employed at one of the Grafton Show hotel booths, was fined £20 at Grafton Court on Saturday for supplying liquor to two…

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Successful Finale Exciting Trotting Events Keek Competition for Woodchop Prizes Large Crowds See Last of Grafton Show PROGRAMME

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 2

The final sessions of a memorable Grafton Show were staged in beautiful weather on Saturday, and an interesting Programme of ring events and the heads…

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