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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

646 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 33

The Dorrigo Show The Jubilee Marred by Rain on the First Day Fine Weather on Second Day and Big Crowd Attends Splendid Entries in Cattle Section and Good Horse Blood in Ring a Fine Pavilion Display—most Sections Well Filled—j.f. Club's Excellent Effort

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 2

It is a great pity that the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Association was not on friend terms with the Weather Clerk during the past week, for had it been the Jubilee Show which took place on Wednesday and Thursday undoubtedly would have…

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South Grafton P. and C. Association Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 4

As advertised in to-day's issue, there will be a social evening in the Parish Hall. South Graf ton, this evening, arranged by me Sweets Stall. On Monday…

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Maitland Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 3

Wednesday marked an important occasion in the history of the Maitland district, the 75th show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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"Wild Australia" a Thrilling Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 7

Plenty of thrills and excitement at Thorpe McConville's "Wild Australia" Rodeo and Circus sensations this week. To-night the show will appear at…

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Rugby League Dispute At Newcastle "Run Our Own Show" Move to Leave Country League Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 8

The New South Wales Country League, at the annual meeting on Saturday, resolved to oppose the application of a Newcastle delegation to…

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Night Swimming Carnival

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 2

The last night swimming carnival was so popular that, in response to numerous requests the committee of the local swimming club have…

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A Good Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 2

Thorpe McConville's "Wild Australia" is certainly a show well above the ordinary in every way. It is clean and entertaining. A very large…

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Most Satisfactory British Industries Fair. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 5

Replying to questions in the House of Commons to-day, the secretary of the Department of Overseas Trade. Colonel Colville, said the British Industries Fair this…

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Opinions of Our Readers To The Editor Fair Play

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 7

Sir,—The result of the enthusiasts at the last City Council elections for the gratifications of selfish desires has come to light in the decision arrived at on…

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Trade Exhibit for Empire Fair at Hong Kong Commonwealth Government Considering. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 5

A scheme providing for the advertisement of Australian goods in China, is being considered by the Commonwealth Government. An invitation has been…

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C.w.a. Younger Set Arrangements for Show Night Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 4

Miss Brownie Miller was last night elected president at a meeting of the Grafton C.W.A. Younger Set. She succeeds Miss V. Diakoff, who wrote a cheerful letter…

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Yamba Surf Club Branch Champions Fifth Successive Year Will Compete in Australian Championship Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 8

At Ballina Lighthouse beach last Sunday Yamba showed the consistency of their drilling by winning the main event, the rescue and resuscitation competition…

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Presbyterian Flower Show to Be Held in Fitzroy Theatre Congregational Meeting's Decision

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 4

A meeting of the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Grafton, for the purpose of making further arrangements in connection with the Flower…

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Fair Play

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1935 · page 7

Sir,—Under the above heading in Wednesday's issue appears a letter signed by W. Mullan, containing about the action of the aldermen in agreeing to the request…

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Presbyterian Flower Show the Official Opening

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 March 1935 · page 4

The sub-committee appointed by the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Grafton, to arrange for the official opening of the Flower Show…

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Dorrigo Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 2

The following awards for manual work, in the schoolwork section, were not included in the general list of prizes published in our last issue:—…

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Letter to the Editor Fair Play

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 2

Sir,—Mr. W. T. Robinson's reply to mine leads one to believe that he has failed to understand what he has been reading. To the unbiassed reader, my…

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Show Theme Songs

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 6

Head Pavilion Steward— "Yes, We Have No Bananas." Madame Ozo— "You're Telling Me."…

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Royal Show Wonderful Prospects

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 4

Although the original dates for the closing of entries for the forthcoming Royal Easter Show have not yet expired indications are that the show,…

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Show Ball Tremendous Crowd Attends

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 5

The Agricultural Association's ball, held on the second night of the show was a wonderful success. There was a large attendance and the members…

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