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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Grafton Show April 26 To 29 Numerous Attractions

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 4

Patrons of this year's Grafton show, to be held from April 26 to 29 inclusive, will., witness some exceptionally high class performances. A record…

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Red Poll Cattle for 1940 Royal Show? Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 5

It is possible that a shipment of Red Poll cattle will reach Australia in time for exhibition at the 1940 Royal Easter Show…

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Trot Final Three Horses Fall Drivers Use Whips Sensation at Show Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 5

There was a sensational ending to the final of the Craven A Cigarette Handicap Trot in harness, at the Showground to-night, three horses…

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Another Win N.C. and Tablelands Royal Show Exhibit

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 2

The North Coast and Tablelands was again awarded first place in the Commonwealth district exhibit competition at this year's Royal Show,…

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Grafton Regatta Saturday's Carnival Attractive Programme Keen Rivalry Among Crews

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 6

As the weather appears to have cleared, the stage is set for the big aquatic carnival at Grafton to-morrow (Easter Saturday). The Organising…

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Synthetic Travel "The World Of To-morrow" World's Fair Feature

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 6

A remarkable sound producing system will be an outstanding feature of General Motors' unique exhibit, "Highways and Horizons," at the…

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"Fibrolite" Bungalow Home Latest Ideas In Building Fine Exhibit at Sydney Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 April 1939 · page 7

Demonstrating how a modern and durable home can be built at a comparatively low cost, the "Fibrolite" asbestos cement bungalow exhibited at…

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Training Show Judges Shorthorn Society's Proposal

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 4

Anticipating that there will be an increasing difficulty to secure the services of efficient show cattle judges, Mr. E. L. Killen, at the annual dinner of…

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Grafton Show Coming Big Event APRIL 26 TO 29

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 4

Although just over, two weeks have yet to pass before this year's Grafton Show becomes a reality, evidence is not wanting of the continued…

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Royal Show Large Crowd Yesterday Woodchopping Events. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 1

Although the "peak" days of the Royal Easter Show terminated yesterday, there was a large crowd at the great exhibition to-day…

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Nana Glen Show Society's Social

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 7

Despite the fact that the annual show has been abandoned this year on account of the adverse weather conditions, the local interest in the society has not,…

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Grafton Show Bright Prospects Closing of Entries

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 4

With the rapid approach of the Grafton Show, there, is a perceptible quickening of public interest in the big event. Every effort has been made by…

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R. A. SOCIETY. Cattle Breeders' Meeting Held During Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 7

An important lead in the agitation for the exhibition of cattle to be confined to disease-free animals was taken by the Poll Shorthorn Society of…

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Geneva Documents for New York World Fair. Geneva

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 5

A report that the League of Nations has forwarded to the United States cases of important documents for safe keeping is denied. It is stated that…

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Cycling To-night's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 3

Given fine weather to-night the cycling carnival at McKittrick Park promises to be one of the best meetings of the season…

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TENNIS Exhibition Matches Visit of Miss Wynne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 3

Tennis enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to the exhibition to be played on the City Courts on Thursday nigh next…

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Grafton Show Big North Coast Attraction Next Week's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 4

Up you get on heel and toe, And hop it along to Grafton Show, Hear them clap and shout and cheer, When the bushman rides the bucking…

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Beef Producers' Problems Disease-Free Show Exhibits Meat Grading Scheme

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 8

On the suggestion of the Poll Shorthorn Society of Australia a council meeting of the United Stud Beef Cattle Breeders' Association of…

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Cycle Races At South Grafton Last Carnival for This Season Weather Responsible for Small Attendance

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 3

Although the uncertainty of the weather was responsible for keeping many spectators away from the South Grafton Cycle and Athletic…

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Harwood Annual Regatta Thrilling Racing In Successful Carnival Maclean Wins Butcher Boat Race J. Mackay Wins Outrigger Handicap Open Gladstone Skiff To G. Howley

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 1

Splendid racing and thrilling finishes characterised the Harwood Rowing Club's annual regatta, which was conducted on Saturday afternoon, on Harwood's fine, course. Outstanding features of the carnival were the record and…

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