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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1941

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Second Picture Show District Court Appeal

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 4

Stanley G. Robinson, who managed the "Boomerang" Theatre at Taree for his father prior to its being sold several years ago for £16,000 to…

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THE C.R. Patriotic Fund. for Those Serving (Allied also with the A.C. Fund.) Ulmarra Auxiliary's Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 6

At a meeting of the Ulmarra auxiliary held yesterday it was decided to hold next Thursday night's carnival in Coldstream street, Ulmarra, in lieu of…

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May Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

The annual May Fair, held in connection with St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, is dated for May 22. Musical programmes, decorated tables and…

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Anzac Day Regatta And Night Carnival Patriotic Effort

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 2

Everything points to the Anzac day and night patriotic carnival being an outstanding success, and the committee are very pleased with the public…

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Grafton Patriotic Show 73rd Annual Exhibition Optimistic Outlook

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 4

The annual Grafton show, which with some justification has been described as the Royal Show of the North, will open on April 30, and will…

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We "Stole" the Whole Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 4

The "show" which Hitler and his Axis partner, Mussolini, carefully arranged for the special benefit of the Japanese Foreign Minister,…

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Carnival Sports Lawrence Function Red Cross Benefits

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 6

Saturday, March 29, was a gala day at Lawrence when the Red Cross successfully staged a carnival and sports in aid of funds for the State wide Red…

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Ulmarra Patriotic Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 8

The Ulmarra Patriotic and War Fund carnival being held this afternoon and evening should be most successful, All stallholders and their helpers have…

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J.f. Council at Royal Show

The Clarence River Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

Meetings arranged by the Central Council of Junior Farmers Clubs, to be held during Royal Show week, at the Commemorative Hall (basement), are…

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Armidale Show

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 5

In spite of the heavy showers Armidale Show was considered a great success with outstanding exhibits everywhere. The exhibits of farm…

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Model "Fibrolite" Home Will Attract Crowds at Royal Empire Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 3

Modern and beautiful homes are always of interest to people in all walks of life. The truth of this will be adequately demonstrated by the thousands who will be attracted to Che beautitul "Fibrotite" Asbestos Cement Home being exhibited by James Hardie Coy. Pty. Ltd. at the Sydney Royal Empire Show. This attractive and modern, home will be one of the most outstanding exhibits at the Show and the interest it…

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Much Activity On Clarence River Patriotic Regatta and Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 1

Great activity has been noticed the Clarence at Grafton this week-end. All classes of racing boats were in use, and it is safe to say that interest has…

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L.c.a. Society Maclean Show Preparations

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 6

A meeting of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held on Friday night. Those present were Mr. J. Skinner (president), Rev. F. G…

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Wet Weather for Royal Empire Show. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

Unfavorable weather for the Royal Empire Show was forecast to-night by the State Meterologist, Mr. Mares. "There is likely to be occasional…

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Grafton Show En Aid Of Patriotic Fund Allocation of Privileges

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

The 1941 Grafton Show, as previously announced by the C.P. and A. Society, is to be run entirely for the Clarence River Patriotic and War Fund…

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Arts and Crafts Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 4

Armidale Arts and Crafts Club staged an exhibition of arts and crafts at the Teachers' College. The display included water colors, oils and pencil…

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Bangalow Show Society

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 4

Bangalow Show Society has asked the Bangalow Soldiers Welfare Association to co-operate in organising a day's sports in June…

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Banana Growers Recent Show Exhibit

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 1

The moneys received from the sale of fruit by the organisers of the noncompetitive banana exhibit at the recent Coffs Harbour Show just about…

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Protest Against Show Award Dismissed, But Deposit Refunded Action Appreciated

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 2

On the second day of the last show Mr. Gordon Macrae, "Kelvin Park," Dorrigo, entered a protest against Messrs. J. P. Atkins, Bellingen and M…

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Fodder Supply Conference Of Show Societies Uniform Scheme Sought. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 5

A conference at the Royal Showground to-day of representatives of the Royal Agricultural Societies of each State in the Commonwealth, urged that…

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