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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

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Ulmarra Methodist Flower Show Successful Opening Day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 4

The annual Methodist Flower Show at Ulmarra commenced yesterday, and was officially opened by the Mayor. Aid. G. Chevalley, last night, in the…

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War Economy "Must Not Affect Church" Same Support As Usual Mrs. W. H. W. Stevenson Opens St. Luke's Fair

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 7

"Although we are going to feel the effects of the war in the future and we will have to economise in various ways we must not economise in…

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Fair Rents Board's Operation. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 7

After the State Cabinet meeting next Tuesday the necessary steps will be taken to implement the Commonwealth national security fair rents…

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St. Matthew's C. of E. Fair

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 4

The St. Matthew's annual Church of England Fair will be held at South Grafton on Thursday, October 19. The official opening will be at 3 p.m. This…

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Show Society's Dance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

Heavy rain was responsible for a poor attendance at the dance held on Friday last at the Memorial Hall. Preparations had been made by the…

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Show Prizes Donated by Dairy Co

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

For several years now, several prizes have been donated by the Dorrigo Co-operative Dairy Coy. at local shows, for the purpose of…

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N.C. National Show Rain Improves Prospects

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

Over three inches of rain which fell on the Far North Coast of New South Wales last week has transformed the Richmond River district…

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Happy Scene At The Trocadero Presbyterians' Annual Fair Excellent Display of Flowers

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 6

A happy, peaceful atmosphere prevailed it the Trocadero and the beautiful floral decorations and exhibits made a blaze of color at the…

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Lismore Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 7

The 4239 entries received by the North Coast National A. and I. Society for its exhibition which opens at Lismore on October 17 are; 433 more than…

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Cycling Next Wednesday's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 3

The usual Wednesday night's carnival was eliminated this week owing to the big day last Monday, Eight-Hour Day Racing will be continued next…

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Let's Show the World What Maclean Can Do

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 7

All who, have any interest in their town and who earn their living in it are requested to show their faith and enthusiasm and join in the carnival…

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Ulmarra Flower Show 2nd Successful Session Musical Competitions Held. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 3

The second session of, the Ulmarra Methodist Flower Show' was held last night. The function resulted in an outstaring financial success, which…

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CASINO'S 100th Anniversary Carnival Opens

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 4

Casino was gaily decorated with bunting for the celebrations marking the hundredth anniversary of settlement on the Upper Richmond. The…

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Military's Use of R.a. Showgrounds Should Not Interfere with Easter Show

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 2

The fact that the military authorities are making use of facilities at the Sydney showgrounds is not expected to interfere with the plans of the…

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A.J.C Spring Carnival Concluded At Randwick Royal Chief Defeats Mosaic L'aiglon Wins Waverley Handicap Caesar And High Caste SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 6

The dead-heaters in the Colin Stephen Stakes on the first day of the A.J.G. meeting at Randwick, Royal Chief and Mosaic, had another battle…

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N.C. NATIONAL Lighting Lismore Showground Show Opens on October 17

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

A quarter of a million candle-power of electric light will be used to illuminate the main oval at the North Coast National A. and I. Society's Exhibition…

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Bangalow Show Opened

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 3

Bangalow's 42nd Agricultural and Industrial Society's Show commenced on Wednesday under ideal weather conditions. More than 1300 entries were…

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Junior Farmers' Annual Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 4

The fifth annual show of the Coraki Junior Farmers' Club was opened by Mr. G. Marks, manager of Wollongbar Experiment Farm, on Wednesday…

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Cricket "Very Fair Standard Reached During Season 1938-39" Secretary's Report

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 6

Cricket on the Dorrigo Plateau reached a very fair standard during season 1938-39. reported the annual meeting (Mr. J. Haggerty) to the annual…

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Sydney Markets Tas. Potatoes Firm Fair Inquiry for Fish. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 4

A firm market prevailed for Tasmanian potatoes in Sussex street, today. Accordinp to early advices a shipment of about 12,000 bags is…

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