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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1942

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"Sports" Carnival Takings Reach £250 Splendid Response

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 October 1942 · page 2

The "Sports" of Grafton rose magnificently to the occasion on Saturday and attended the "Sports" Carnival in aid of the…

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C.W.A. N.C. Group Conference Improved Country Conditions Arts and Crafts Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 October 1942 · page 1

Motions seeking an improvement in rural education and general conditions in country districts were adopted at the 15th annual conference of the…

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Nana Glen C. Of E. Annual Flower Show and Sale of Gifts

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 October 1942 · page 4

St. Peter's Church of England Ladies' Guild held their annual flower show and sale of gifts in the Pioneer Hall, Nana Glen on Friday, 25th ult. Both…

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Carnival South Grafton Red Cross

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 October 1942 · page 2

The South Grafton branch of the Red Cross Society is conducting an all-day carnival in South Grafton next Saturday, October…

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Editorial. a Fair Deal Is The Dairy Farmer's Due

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 2

After waiting for many weeks for the Federal Government's measures for dealing with the dairying industry, the dairy…

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Carnival South Grafton Red Cross

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 October 1942 · page 2

The South Grafton branch of the Red Cross Society is conducting an all-day carnival in South Grafton to-day in support of their…

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Red Cross Carnival Splendid Response At South Grafton £104 TAKEN

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 October 1942 · page 2

Despite the unfavorable conditions, the carnival-goers of South Grafton and Grafton rose splendidly to the occasion on Saturday…

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Hospital Carnival Women's Auxiliary

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 October 1942 · page 2

The Hospital Women's Auxiliary, in conjunction with the social committee of the board of the Grafton District Hospital, of…

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Carnival Hospital X-ray Fond

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 2

At the Market Square on Saturday next, October 24, a carnival will be held for the Hospital X-Ray Fund…

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Clever Show Grafton Follies Of 1942 Dancing Conspicuous Feature

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 2

It is to be regretted that the Garden Theatre was chosen as the venue of the Grafton Follies of 1942, poor accoustics detracting…

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EDITORIAL. The Nice, Decent Fair-Fighting Hun!

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 October 1942 · page 2

The chaining of British and Canadian prisoners after Dieppe by the Germans seems to have led to a series of discoveries by…

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X-ray Carnival Market Square on

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 2

On Saturday next the Women's Auxiliary of the Grafton District Hospital will be conducting a carnival in the Market Square to…

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Fine Display Flowers And Vegetables St. Matthew's Fair Church Important To-day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 1

Speakers at the official opening of the annual fair and flower show of St. Matthew's Church of England, South Grafton, yesterday,…

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X-ray Carnival Pets' Parade A Feature an Amateur Hour

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 4

One of the most interesting events at Saturday's carnival for the Grafton Hospital's X-ray fund will be the pets' parade. Prizes…

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Baby and Flower Show Wonderful Display of Young Australians Function Creates Much Enthusiasm

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

Notwithstanding the inclement weather yesterday, the Baby and Flower Show was carried out with enthusiasm and there was to be both seen…

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X-ray Carnival Another Successful Effort TAKINGS £160

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 2

Despite the fact that very threatening weather conditions undoubtedly affected the attendance at the Hospital…

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The Big Show Is on in Egypt British Offensive Main Axis Defences Penetrated Vast Army Gathered to Destroy Rommel Early Successes In Gigantic Desert Battle Air and Naval Forces Taking Part

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 October 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Sun.--Latest news from Egypt, where the Eighth Army, under General Montgomery, commenced an offensive at 10 o'clock on Friday night, is that our forces have had important successes…

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Red Cross Carnival Ladies As Promoters

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 2

Encouraged by the success of the menfolk and determined to beat them at their own game, the ladies of the Grafton Red Cross…

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Red Cross Carnival for Queen Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 2

The ladies of the Grafton Red Cross are very optimistic about the prospects of their carnival on Saturday in aid of their…

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Jap Equipment Exhibition Suggested

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thurs.--Japanese equipment and clothing captured in the New Guinea campaign by the Australian Army may be…

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