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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

505 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 26

District Exhibit Royal Empire Show North Coast and Tablelands

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 4

Arrangements are being made to stage the North Coast and Tablelands district exhibit at the Royal Empire Show in Sydney at Easter and the…

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£150 PROFIT Maclean Greek Day Carnival Successful Effort

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 4

Although heavy rain fell on the previous day and it was threatening throughout the day on Saturday, the Greek. Day carnival held on the…

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Inverell Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 3

In spite of inclement weather the total gate takings on the main day of the Inverell show were, only £12119 less than last year. The total receipts…

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Show Weather

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 2

Despite clouds and rain overnight Coffs Show opened this morning fine sunshine. No rainfall insurance policy was taken out by the Society…

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Flowers at Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 3

Flowers and pot plants, aided by the excellent growing weather experienced lately and the co-operation of gardeners, are a very strong…

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Grafton Show Tenders for Privileges

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 4

On another page tenders are invited by the C. P. and A. Society for the privileges at Grafton Show which commences on April 30 and is continued on…

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Local and General Show Pavilion

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 2

The pavilion at Coffs Show this year is better filled than for years past; in fact it is one of the best shows ever seen here, and no big…

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Coffs Surf Club Last Sunday's Carnival Several Accidents

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 2

Two things seriously marred the success of what promised to be one of the best surf carnivals Coffs Harbour had ever had on Sunday last…

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Coff's Harbor Show for Patriotic Funds

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 4

Good entries have been received for various sections of the Coff's Harbor show exhibits, especially in the horse section. There were no cattle…

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Coffs Bananas Feature of the Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 3

Banana growers of the district have certainly done an excellent job in providing a wonderful exhibit of bananas at Coffs Show this year. Visitors…

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Armidale Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 2

The British representative in Australia, Sir Geoffrey Whiskard. will officially open the Armidale Patriotic Show on March 19. Entries in all…

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John Bromwich To Visit Grafton Tennis Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 6

The committee of the Grafton and District Tennis Association have again moved to give the tennis players and enthusiasts of this district an exhibition as played by the…

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Coff's Harbor Show Banana Exhibit Outstanding Good Entries

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 4

Good entries marked the first day of the Coff's Harbor and District show, which commenced yesterday. The weather was fine and there was…

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The Grafton Show, the July Races and the 1941 Jacaranda Festival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 3

Although the fact has been published in this newspaper that the Committees of C.P. and A. Society (organisers of the Grafton Show), the Clarence River…

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Wauchope Patriotic Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1941 · page 4

Wauchope's annual show on Thursday and Friday of next week will be 100 per cent, patriotic. All profits will be divided between the Red Cross and…

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Fair Rents Court

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 2

In the Fair Rents Court, Coff[?] Harbour, to-day, Sampson Palme[?] asked Mr. A. J. Bryant, P.M., to f[?] the rental of shop premises in High[?]…

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Found at Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 2

The following articles, lost at the recent Show, have been handed to the secretary, Mr. J. H. Skeoch. from whom they may be obtained—…

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Coffs Bananas Show Exhibits Praised

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 1

The banana exhibits at Coffs Show this week were the main attraction. People were amazed —even residents of the district…

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Coffs Harbour Show Sunshine and Rain Success Defies Weather

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 1

Despite several unfavorable conditions, Coffs Harbour's 27th Annual Show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, can be…

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Bellingen Show Officially Opened by Mr. J. H. DAVIS

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 5

The Bellingen Show was held on Tuesday, and Wednesday of last week and was favoured with fine weather throughout, but visitors from…

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