Grafton's 72Nd Annual Show Pageant Resources of a Fertile District Magnificent Cattle And Horses Best Pavilion Display for Years Inter-district Junior Farmers' Competition Won By Southgate Club
Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 6
The well appointed showground at Grafton presented a wonderful, panorama of color and festive activity yesterday when the gates were opened for the first day of the 72nd annual show of the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society…
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Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 2
In the poultry section at [?] Show, W. A. Cuneen (Coramba)[?] first for white wyandotte hen are champion white wyandotte. He also…
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Daily Examiner · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 7
At the far end of the pavilion the Grafton technical classes have a splendid exhibit of work, comprising dressmaking, shorthand, typing, drawing,…
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Daily Examiner · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4
The president of the L.C.A. Society, Mr. J. Skinner, has been notified through Mr. C. G. Wingfield, M.L.A., that Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A.,…
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The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 2
The Central North Coast Show was held at Kempsey last week and despite the drought, the exhibits of stock and of primary products are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fine Environment Ideal For Show Tributes Paid to Grafton
Daily Examiner · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 7
Mr. V. A. Ryder, of Hornsby, who judged the dog and poultry sections of the Clarence C.P. and A. Society's show, commented upon the splendid…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →People's Day at Grafton Show the Official Opening Ceremony Performed By Sir Earle Page Great Programme of Ring Events Many Popular New Features
Daily Examiner · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 6
Delightful weather favored "People's Day" at the Grafton Show yesterday and as a consequence there was a huge crowd, estimated at between 10,000 and 12,000, and the gate takings were little below those of the record set up on the corresponding day last year…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Grafton Show Third Day's Programme Rodeo And Bushmen's Carnival Camp Drafting Contest Attendance Well Maintained
Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 3
Some of the best horses arid horses men in the State were seen at work in the rodeo and bushmen's carnival which provided the main attraction…
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Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 2
Visitors to Maclean will be wel[?] catered for on the main show night when the much discussed ball will be held in the Literary Institute…
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Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 3
Through the years, good season or bad, rain or shine (although, fortunately, mostly shine), in peace or political unrest, the show goes on…
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Daily Examiner · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2
Mr. W. T. Robinson's champion filly. Mr. W. T. Robinson's Moderation, champion blood colt. Mr. Len. C. Lawsen's Eva Dee, champion blood mare. Mr. C. G. McCalium's Blue Isles, champion pony stallion…
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Daily Examiner · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 3
The Jubilee Show to Be held at Maclean on Wednesday and Thursday, will be in keeping with the high standard of exhibitions staged…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grafton Show Concludes Excellent Night Attendance Fine Programme Of Ring Events E. Fahey Wins State Drafting Title L. J. Bolster Annexes Major Trotting Events
Daily Examiner · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 3
A large crowd attended the final night session of the Grafton Show on Saturday when the rodeo and bushmen's carnival was brought to a successful conclusion The gate takings for the day were down compared with last year, but…
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Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 2
Mr. E. J. Saywell, of Tyringham, considers that the North Coast line has been unfairly treated in the curtailed services on the railway caused…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Opinions of Our Readers Grand Jubilee Show Ball
Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 6
Sir,--I have allowed 14 days to elapse in order to give Mr. McKinnon and his committee' an opportunity of doing the decent thing, that is, to take…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →L.C.A. SOCIETY Maclean Jubilee Show Commences To-day
Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4
The Jubilee Show of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society Will be held at Maclean to-day and to-morrow, and prospects for this event give…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →L.C. Agricultural Society Jubilee Show at Maclean Magnificent Dairy Cattle Outstanding Sugar Cane Exhibits junior Farmers' Clubs Competition
Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 6
High-class dairy cattle, massive draught horses and a magnificent display of sugar cane were conspicuous features of the Maclean Show at the first day's session yesterday. This was the society's jubilee show and the bright prospects which had…
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Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 8
Sir,--Mr. John Skinner's letter in your issue to-day also appeared in the Maclean "Advocate" published last night. As the next issue of the…
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Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 8
The supervisor of Junior Farmers' Clubs, Mr. A. L. Nicod, gave a broadcast talk on junior farmers' activities through station 2NR on Sunday…
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Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 6
Bellingen's fifty-seventh annual show opened to-day in delightful autumn weather.. Competition, in cattle, pigs and poultry was particularly keen while…
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