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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

547 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 19 of 28

Maclean Show L.C. Agricultural Society Monthly Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held at Maclean, there being present: Messrs. J. Skinner (president), L. E. Chaseling,…

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Life or Death? Coffs Show Prospects

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 2

The postponed annual meeting of Coffs Harbour Show Society is to be held in the School of Arts next Monday night, and upon the interest…

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J. F. Exhibit for Maclean Show? Agricultural Committee Discusses Question Possible Reciprocation at Doorrigo Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 2

Mr. Turner announced at Tuesday's meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Assn., that he had received a letter from the Maclean J.F…

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Fat Cattle Proposed Section in Show Schedule

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 2

In past years, cattle exhibits at the Dorrigo Agricultural Show have been confined to the dairying breeds, but if a suggestion made by Mr. A…

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Sprinter Wanted to Catch Fowls at the Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 2

When the appointment of stewards in the poultry section was being discussed at the show meeting on Tuesday, Mr. Brooker, who is one of the…

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Show Luncheon Tickets

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 3

At last meeting of Guyra Show Committee a report was received from a sub-committee previously appointed to consider the matter of…

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Coffs Show New Lease of Life the Annual Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 8 August 1939 · page 2

At the annual meeting last night Coffs Show was given a new lease of life. It was found that a strong committee can be…

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Coff's Harbor Agricultural Society More Public Interest Urged. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 2

"The Committee deplores the lack of interest which has been shown by the public in the activities of the association and it is felt That more interest by…

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Talented Pupils Exhibition Of Work Grafton Public School New Methods of Education Appreciated

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 7

A splendid example of the high standard of werk carried out by the children, and the excellent manner in which they are responding to the…

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Rosebery Attraction Exhibition Gallops. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 6

An added attraction at the Rosebery races on Saturday will be exhibition gallops by Gold Rod, High Caste, Spear Chief, Adios and Malagigi…

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Tension Increases in Poland "Show-down"? on Danzig Question Precautions In Poland "not necessarily war" LONDON

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 5

The Associated Press Warsaw correspondent states that leave of absence will not be granted to the Polish army after August 15, owing…

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Opens To-day The Brisbane Show Wonderful District Exhibits. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 5

The Brisbane Royal National Show opens to-morrow and with the weather prophets forecasting a succession of fine days there is every likelihood of…

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Now for the Epsom Micawber Wins Q.T.C. SPRINT Wiseland-- Pagan Song Exhibition Meeting Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 3

With a brilliant finish Micawber won the Ascot Handicap, the main event of the Q.T.C. Exhibition meeting at Ascot, to-day. The Albatross…

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Coffs Bananas Royal Show Exhibit

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 1

Coffs District Council of the Banana Growers' Federation decided at last Saturday's meeting to ask the Royal Agricultural…

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Brisbane Show District Exhibit Competition Won by West Moreton Again. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 August 1939 · page 5

For the fourth year in succession West Moreton and Tablelands won the Brisbane Show district exhibit competition, which carries with it the…

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Atom Splitter Swiss Apparatus at National Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 8

One of the most remarkable exhibits at the Swiss National Exhibition is an atom-splitter, shown under working conditions, which has been, designed by…

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Brisbane Show Bloodstock Judging Quasimodo and Monalba Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 5

Fine weather again prevailed for the second day of the Royal National Show and, judging by the large crowds which thronged the grounds all day…

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Kyogle Axeman Brisbane Show Woodchop. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 5

Marshal Winkel, of Kyogle won the Queensland woodchopping championship at Brisbane Show to-day. cutting a 15in. block in 63secs. C. McIntosh…

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Carnival Rally For Australian Motorists Strong Support From Industry

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 3

The Melbourne carnival car rally got down for decision in October next has received splendid financial support from the automobile and allied…

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100 DAILIES Italian Newspapers Few Show a Profit

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 8

There are more than 100 daily newspapers published in Italy. Only a small number are profitable. The others are kept afloat by private and corporative…

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