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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

547 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 28

L.C.A. SOCIETY Maclean Show Committee Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 7

The Committee of Management of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society met on Friday night when there were present: Messrs. J. Skinner…

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Lottery Alleged Picture Show Contest Photos Drawn From Barrel. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 5

The question of whether money is property was argued at the Newtown Police Court to-day when William Brown, pleaded not guilty to a charge…

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Grafton Show Big Carnival Next Week Record in View

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 4

"There will be 1000 artists en[?]ed in providing the attractions at this year's Grafton Show," said the secretary of the C.P. and A. Society, who…

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Kempsey Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

The C.N.C. National Show was opened at the Kempsey Showground yesterday, when there was a fine display of farm stock and an excellent…

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Casino Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

As a result of the Casino Show Society's special appeal for the Centenary Show this year more than £400 in donations and trophies has been…

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2Nr Broadcasts Grafton's Annual Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

It was stated yesterday that the Australian Broadcasting Commission was arranging broadcasts as follows, from national regional station 2NR, in…

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The Maclean Show Premier to Perform Opening Ceremony

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

The 49th annual show, to be held under the auspices of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society, which will take, place on Wednesday and…

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To Show Cause Judgment Debtor Fails To Appear Special Summons Issued

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

O. Payne, 55 Kent street, Grafton, failed to appear in the Small Debts Court, Grafton, before Mr. A. J. Bryant, P.M., yesterday, in response to an order…

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Royal Show Forged Tickets Charge Two Men Committed for Trial. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 5

The allegation that between 1200 and 1300 forged tickets for admission to Royal Easter Show were printed was made by Detective Constable…

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OVER £2000 Grafton Prize Money C.R.J.C. July Carnival Programme Approved 35 Horses in Work on Tracks

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 6

The Clarence River Jockey Club has approved of its Grafton Cup meeting programme for July 19, 20 and 22 the prize money amounting to £2060 for…

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L.C.A. SOCIETY 49th Annual Show, Maclean Wednesday and Thursday, May 3 and 4, 1939 Good Workers All

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

ALWAYS A FINE SHOWING OF DOUGHT HORSES AT MACLEAN SHOW. ENTRIES CLOSE POULTRY, APRIL 22. TROTTING AND GENERAL, MAY 2. LODGE YOUR ENTRY EARLY. LODGE YOUR ENTRY EARLY…

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Coutts' Crossing Exhibition and Sale of Works

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

This annual combined effort takes place in the Public Hall, Coutts' Crossing, on Wednesday, May 3. The competitive sections comprise quite a large…

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TENNIS Spectacular Exhibition at City Courts Miss Nancy Wynne and Other Visiting Players

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

A real winter's evening last night was insufficient to damp the enthusiasm of local tennis supporters and the seating accommodation was fully…

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Town Goes En Fete When Grafton Show Calls Old Village Green Scenes

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

Show day! What an important day it is in the country year. The children have the date on the calendar heavily under-scored, and when…

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Blue and Gold Supper Dance Show Week's Attractions

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

One of the principal attractions of show week will be the Blue and Gold supper dance organised by the Grafton C.W.A. Younger Set. As usual,…

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3500 ENTRIES For 1939 Grafton Show Heavy Dairy Cattle Classes Pavilion Space Will Be Taxed

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

Approximately 3500 entries have been received in all sections for the 71st annual show of the Clarence River Pastoral and Agricultural…

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Will Attend Show Sir Earle Page's Bust Week

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 4

The Leader of the Federal Country party, Sir Earle Page, has another busy week in front of him. To-day he will be attending a meeting…

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At the Show at the Show (Near the Caretaker's Residence). The World's Greatest Horseman and Horse Girl Lance and Violet Skuthorp Will Present the Greatest Side-show That Ever Did Exist

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 1

They have secured a space on our Showground, about 100 feet in diameter, where they erect a strong and secure stockyard, in which to Ride Buck…

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Famous Show Dog Dead

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 7

Grand champion Kaspar of Braemar, one of the greatest German shepherd dogs ever exhibited in Australian show rings, died on Tuesday. He was owned…

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At the Show International Girl Riders

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

One of the most sensational acts at the Show this year will be the International Girl Motordrome riders, who ride and control their own…

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