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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

583 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 30

Fireworks Wanted Grafton Show Attraction No Suitable Substitute C. P. AND A. Society Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 2

Whether fireworks displays are worth the money as an attraction at Grafton Show was a matter debated at length at the committee meeting of…

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Paling's Not Exhibiting at Royal Agricultural Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 10

For many years. Paling's have been prominent exhibitors at the Royal Show, but the fact that conditions at the show greatly prejudice the…

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Bernard O'reilly Invited to Open Casino Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 4

At the Casino Show Society meeting on Thursday, Mr. T. J. Crowe suggested that Mr Bernard O'Reilly (the finder of the wrecked Stinson plane.) be asked…

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Working Models at Royal Show. Vacuum Oil Coy.'s Display

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 10

The stand of the Vacuum Oil Company Pty., Ltd., at this year's Royal Sydney Show, will have more working models than ever before and each will…

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Hardie's "Fibrolite'' Fine Exhibit At Sydney Royal Show Country Visitors Invited to Inspect Stand

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 10

One of the outstanding attractions at this year's Royal Easter Show will be the large and comprehensive exhibit of "Fibrolite" asbestos-cement products by…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Riches Displayed Magnificent District Exhibits Features of the Royal Agricultural Show Displays Of Various Districts Described

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 10

Symbolical of the pastoral and agricultural riches of New South Wales and Queensland, the magnificent District Exhibits will again be a feature of the Royal Agricultural Show, which will commence on Monday. The slogan of the society, "Bigger and Better Than Ever," has been…

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Grafton Show Big Rodeo Carnival

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 4

A big rodeo and bushman's carnival will add thrills to the fine display usually seen at Grafton's Annual Show this year. The show dates are…

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PROFESSIONALS Exhibition Marches Lawn, Tennis Association Decision, Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 3

Discussing the question of visits to Australia by professional player, the Lawn Tennis Association, of Australia to-night approved the principle that it…

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Grafton Show Remeasuring of Ponies and Galloways

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 4

It is announced by advertisement in another column that intending competitors in the pony and galloway classes at the forthcoming Grafton…

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Orara Valley News Coff's Harbor Intermediate High School Annual Swimming Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 March 1937 · page 2

Under ideal weather conditions, and in the presence of a large and enthusiastic crowd, the Coff's Harbor Intermediate High School conducted its…

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Sydney Show North Coast Wins Again

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 1

In competition with five other districts, North Coast and Tablelands won for District Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show again this…

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Grafton Show Privileges Sold by Tender

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

The following privileges in connection with the forthcoming Grafton Show have been sold by tender:-- Committee and public luncheons…

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The District Exhibits at the Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

The vast throngs that visit the Sydney Showground during the annual exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society have mirrored for them the efforts which the men and women of rural Australia are making to maintain our greatest industries, but few of them realise what it has meant to place…

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School Swimming The Annual Carnival Peter Smith Amd Daisy Fisher School Champions

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

Although weather conditions were only fair, Coffs Intermediate High School had the most successful day yet at the annual…

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The Show Attendance Records First Three Days Junior Farmers Busy Time Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 5

Another attendance record for the show was set to-day when 52,857 persons paid £2936 for admission. This Compared with the attendance…

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Better Quality to Secure Markets Dr. Page At Royal Show Comment on Referendum Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 5

Replying to the toast of the Federal Parliament, at the official luncheon of the Royal Agricultural Society, to-day, the Acting Prime…

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Comments on Dorrigo Show Tests

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 2

Taking into consideration the adverse season, and the ravages of the grubs the results were very satisfactory, and a credit to each herd. Some of…

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Show Stock Sales 160 Guineas for Clydesdales

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 5

Thornlie Brydons, a fine black Clydesdale stallion, submitted on account of James Willis, West Maitland, at auction at the show stock sales…

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Bernard O'reilly Asked to Open Casino Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 2

At the Casino Show Society meeting on Thursday, Mr. T. J. Crowe suggested that Mr. Bernard O'Reilly (the finder of the wrecked Stinson…

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Greyhound Racing Easter Carnival Anticipations for Saturday Top Class Dogs Well Represented

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 3

The Grafton Greyhound Racing Club's Easter" carnival will open to-morrow night and conclude on Monday night. A very attractive programme has…

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