England's R.a.s. Centenary Show in July
The King and Queen will be in residence at Windsor Castle while the centenary show of the Royal Agricultural Society of England is being held in…
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Shows & fairs, 1939
547 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 17 of 28
Seats Give Way Seven Hurt in Tent Show. Rockhampton
When a section of the tiered seats gave way at Sorlie's show, Alma street, Rockhampton, last night, seven people were injured. two suffering broken…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Surf Photograph at World Fair
During a visit to the New York World Fair Mr. A. Robinson of Lismore, who is on a tour of the U.S.A. was surprised when he entered the Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lion Escapes From Sole's Circus Recaptured Under House the Show Went on Mackay
A thrilling lion hunt in the darkness last night ended with a lucky throw which placed a lasso round the animal's neck as it crouched…
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Reports in connection with the recent Cofaki Show were read at a meeting this week of the Central Richmond River Agricultural Society. The…
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Financial statements presented at the meeting of the council of the C.P. and A, Society, disclosed that the 1939 Grafton Show resulted in a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Honors to Dorrigo Girls' Friendly Society Annual Exhibition of Handicrafts
Dorrigo girls were again successful in the annual competition among G.F.S. Societies in The Grafton diocese. Miss Flora McKenzie divided…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dorrigo Show Financial Results Dissatisfaction Expressed in Committee
At Tuesday's committee meeting of the Agricultural Assn., Mr. C. H. Turner expressed his disapproval of the financial results being attained…
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There will be no stealing of the dancing time at the North Grafton Lady Cricketers' Grand Carnival Dance at the Alumny Creek Hall, on Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grafton Treble Entries on Monday Horses Are Arriving for First Carnival Fixture Nominations Due
The July racing carnival with approximately £3000 prize money, and eight greyhound flight race meetings during the month, carrying prize…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Fair Compensation" For German African Colonies African Minister's Views. Capetown
The minister for Defence, Mr. Pirow, in a speech, declared that it was quite impossible to return South-West Africa and Tanganyika to Germany, but fair…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →L.C.A. SOCIETY 1940 Show Dates Clash with Bellingen Loan Commitments
The monthly meeting of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society's council was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Friday night, when there were…
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Eva Dee, Calallon and Lucky Diamond will be brought down from Brisbane on Thursday. Dusky Beau and Foxrum are also…
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Excellent entries were received yesterday for the first of the July carnival race meetings on Saturday next. Twenty horses have been nominated…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →One-legged Fowl at Poultry Show
A freak Rhode Island Red cockerel, which has only one leg, was exhibted at the Lismore Poultry Club's show at the North Lismore showground on…
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Mr. E F. Ramsay, who was unable to attend the meeting of the Show Committee on 20th inst., forwarded an apology for his absence and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local and General Bonalbo Show Profit
It was reported at a meeting of the Bonalbo Show Society that a profit of £334 had been made on the recent show. An increase of £14 in gate…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hotel Booths Racing Carnival Privileges
Mr. W. A. Zuill will sell by public auction, at the Grafton Town Hall, on Wednesday next, at 11 a.m., the rights to conduct hotel booths at the Grafton…
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Last Monday night saw many dancing enthusiasts out at the Alumny [?] Hall, where the North Grafton [?] cricketers held a very successful…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →First Carnival Meeting Grafton Races Good Fields To-day Royal Star A Royal Bet White Pepper-harm0nium
Minimum admission charges, the full co-operation of members of the club and regulars of the sport, should make the Clarence River…
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