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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

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Carnival Spirit at the Show the People's Day Official Opening Ceremony Performed by State Governor Immense Holiday Crowd--first Night Session

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 6

The many attractions at the Grafton Show were viewed by immense crowds yesterday. The presence of the State Governor, Lord Wakehurst, was an extra magnetic influence and the scene was a memorable one when his Excellency performed the opening ceremony after the official luncheon,…

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A Good Year Bellinger Show Society

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Bellinger River Agricultural Society it was reported that the finances had improved from a debit or £35 14s 11d…

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Trade Exhibits At Grafton Show Alfa-laval Separator Co.. Ltd

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 7

The Alfa-Laval Separator Co., who's local agents are McKenna and Smith are showing on their stand one of the world-famous Alfa-Laval magnetic…

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Great Importance Primary Industries Governor Pays Tribute Show Officially Opened

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 6

The value of agricultural shows as an incentive to the primary producer to improve his methods of production was stressed by the Governor of…

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Empire Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 5

The Empire Exhibition, which was opened by the King and Queen at Glasgow on May 2. A description of the Exhibition appears on Page 7…

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Carnival Accounts

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 4

To conform with the requirements of the Charitable Collections and the Lotteries and Art Union Act, a complete statement showing all receipts and…

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Youth and the Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 4

A feature of the pavilion display at the Grafton Show is the prominent part taken by the juvenile section of the community, who have contributed much to the attractiveness and impressiveness of this side of the exhibition. Half the space on the southern wall of the pavilion was occupied by the…

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Third Day of Grafton Show Stockmen's Carnival Programme Camp Drafting and Bullock Riding Thrilling Trotting Finishes Continued Increase in Gate Takings

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 6

In the arrangement of the programme of ring events for yesterday's sessions particular attention was given to competitions which" would be of special…

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Empire Exhibition Opened At Glasgow by the King and Queen Australia Represented

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 7

Scotland's Empire exhibition, which was opened by the King and Queen on May 2, will continue until the end of October…

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Eight Injured Taken to Hospital Steer Jumps Among Show Spectators Boys in Serious Condition

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 4

Two elderly women, four boys a young woman and a baby girl are In the Grafton District Hospital suffering from injuries received at the…

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Maclean Show To-morrow And Wednesday Record Exhibition Expected

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 4

Everything is in readiness for Paging the annual show at Maclean to-morrow and Wednesday, and, provided favorable weather conditions prevail, the…

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Maclean Poultry Show Record Entries

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 4

A special feature of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society's Show on Tuesday and Wednesday next wall be the poultry section, which is being…

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Record-breaking Grafton Show Thrills and Spills in Last Sessions Gate Takings for Carnival £1441 Talga Boy Sets New Trotting Figures

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 3

The Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society's record-breaking 1938 show ended on Saturday night after a day of exciting incidents among the ring events, which constituted the attraction day and night. Towards the conclusion of the night's programme, the president of the…

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Show Accidents Mishaps in the Ring

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 4

Four riders who participated in the ring events at the Grafton Show on Saturday were injured, but not seriously…

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With the Camera at the Grafton Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

Mr. L. C. Lawson's champion blood mare, Eva Dee. The Governor, Lord Wakehurst, accompanied by the president (Mr. G. W. Fitzgerald some of the members of the committee on his arrival at the Showground. Mr. J. E. Kratz's champion all-round pony…

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Clarence River Carnival Three Prizes Re-donated

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 4

The committee of the Clarence River Carnival has great pleasure in announcing that, in the process of finalising its accounts, it has been notified…

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Electrical Waxworks Exhibited at Maclean Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 7

The value of the entertainment provided by the Electrical Waxworks, to be exhibited at Maclean Show, says a contributor, lies in truth displayed in…

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L.c. Agricultural Society 48Th Annual Show at Maclean A.i.s. and Jersey Cattle Display Fine Effort by Junior Farmers' Clubs Maclean Club Wins Shield Competition

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 6

Following closely upon the annual show at Grafton the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society staged its 48th annual display at Maclean yesterday under the happiest circumstances. The threatening weather overnight disappeared with the dawn and throughout the day the climate was delightful…

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Offences at Kempsey Show Ground

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 4

Remarking that he was determined to put a stop to the practice of stealing from parked motor cars, Mr. A. Soiling, at the Kempsey Police Court…

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A.i.s. Show Awards

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 4

In the list of show awards published last Thursday, it was stated that Cochrane and Alford won first and second prizes in the pen of three A.I.S. cows,…

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