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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1938

598 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 23 of 30

Fortnightly Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 4

The usual fortnightly exhibition of blooms by the Grafton Horticultural Society will be held at the rooms of Mr. M. Harrison. Prince street…

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Macksvtlle Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 2

At the annual meeting of Macksville Show Society Mr. D. Welsh declined nomination for re-election as president and Mr. P. R. Larkey was…

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Horticultural Society Fortnightly Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 1

The Grafton Horticultural Society's fortnightly show was held at Mr. M. Harrison's rooms last night, when a lo[?] of interesting exhibits were displayed…

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Show Society's Claim a Settlement Reached

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 11

In the District Court at Murwillumbah, before Judge Clancy, a settlement was reached in a claim for £92134 by the Tweed River Agricultural…

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Visit to First Dorrigo Show Pressman on Tour Reminiscences of the Clarence

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 3

The first agricultural show on the plateau afforded the opportunity for a trip to the locality that was commanding a great amount of attention…

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Flower Show Lawrence and Lower Southgate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 4

Wednesday and Thursday next, September 14 and 15, in the Lawrence Literary Institute, there will be on display the best in all farm produce,…

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Grafton Horticultural Society Spring Show on

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 4

The Grafton and District Horticultural Society will hold its Spring Show on Thursday next in the Soldiers Hall Good entries are coming forward and…

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L.C.A SOCIETY Appointment Of Stewards THE 1939 Show Official Opening by Premier

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council of Management of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held on Friday night last when there were…

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Local and General Scotch Fair

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

The annual Scotch Fair is being held in Coffs School of Arts next Friday and Saturday. Special attention is drawn to the cooking competition…

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Horticultural Society's Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

The Soldiers' Hall will be crowded with the finest blooms selected from the best gardens and a good display is assured for Grafton District…

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Carnival Night Hospital Auxiliary at Bowler's Speedway

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

A large crowd attended Bowler's speedway in Fitzroy street, Grafton, last night when a special "Hospital Carnival" was held. The function was…

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Horticultural Society's Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 4

"Friends may come and go, but the flowers will never fail you."' The Horticultural Society's flower show to-morrow night will charm the hearts…

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Speedway Carnival Popular Attraction To-night

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 2

To-night Bowler's electric speedway the popular rendezvous of old and young alike, will stage the fourth and last carnival…

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Methodist Flower Show September 21 and 22

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 4

The 32nd Grafton Methodist Spring Flower Show, appropriately named Bi-Centenary Show in honor of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley…

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Flower Show Successful Exhibition at Lawrence

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 4

"A wonderful exhibition, especially of flowers and vegetables," was the description which was applied by one visitor to the Lawrence and Lower…

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Bowler's Speedway Hospital Benefit Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

The winner of the competition at Monday night's benefit was Master Thomas Gill, 112 Queen street, who held ticket No. 222. . Mr. G. R. Bowler…

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"Mass of Flowers" Horticultural Show To-night

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 4

"A mass of flowers in a quiet garden is like a tonic to hearts that grow tired." The best mass of flowers seen for…

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School Sports Annual Athletic Carnival

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

Mr. R. P. Hodge, Principal of Coffs High School, advises that the school's annual athletic carnival is to be held on the Showground next…

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Beautiful Flowers Horticultural Society Show Fine Display of Poppies

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 3

A glorious display of Iceland poppies was by far the most conspicuous feature of the Spring Flower Show conducted by the Grafton and District…

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New Attractions For Next Grafton Show C.P. AND A. Society Meets Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 7

Congratulations were extended to the 20 members of the committee of the C.P. and A. Society by the president. Mr. G. W. Fitzgerald, at…

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