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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1946

294 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 15

Poultry Show Suggested

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 April 1946 · page 2

Since it has been announced that the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society, will not have a show this year, it has been…

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Country Week Tennis Carnival

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 April 1946 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tues.—The Country Week tennis carnival may not be revived until 1948. The secretary of the N.S.W…

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Gloucester Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 5

Gloucester's first post-war show held recently was an outstanding success. The favorable weather was responsible for an all-time…

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Bowling Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 April 1946 · page 5

A successful bowling carnival has just been concluded at Tamworth. There were many visitors from Grafton…

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Hernani News Show Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 1

Hernani and District A. and H. Association held their monthly meeting on April 13. In the absence of the president. Mr. H. A. Shaw…

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Bellingen Downed 21-12 "Glamour Boys" on Top Came Marred by Exhibition of Bad Sportsmanship

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 1

Bellmgen visited Donigo on Sunday last in a return match, on the local Recreation ground, and their "ace" 13, from whom great…

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The Baby Show Baby Hume Wins Champion Title Keen Competitive Interest

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1946 · page 1

Keen interest was taken in the Baby Show, held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday last, and a grand lot of splerdid young…

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Show-ring Riding and Judging Points

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 May 1946 · page 5

A SINGULAR feature associated with riding in Australia has been the complete absence of any conditions which might be regarded as a standard for riders in the show ring and for show judges. Unlike Great Britain, where recognised authorities have…

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Australian Bowling Carnival

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 May 1946 · page 5

The 12th Australian Bowling Carnival, held under the auspices of the Australian Bowling Council and conducted by the Victorian Bowling Association,…

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'Meet Australia' Exhibition Opened In London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 May 1946 · page 1

A "Meet Australia" exhibition was opened at the Empire Tea Bureau, Regent street, London, Rt. Hon. Herbert Morrison, Lord President of the Council, at the invitation of Mr. J. A. Beasley, the Australian Resident Minister. An interesting feature of the exhibition is the use of a synchophone, or "talking map," illustrating the way of life in Australia. Picture shows…

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Saraton.—"state Fair"

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 May 1946 · page 7

Undoubtedly the brightest show of the year, "State Fair,"' commences its season at the Saraton Theatre to-morrow. The story is woven around the famous…

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Brisk Business At Harvest Fair

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 May 1946 · page 5

ULMARRA, Thurs.—St. Paul's C. of E. held a harvest fair in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening. A…

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Victory Day Carnival Diggers' Big Effort

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1946 · page 1

At its last meeting the Dorrigo sub-branch. RSS & AILA. decided to hold a monster gala Victory Day Carnival, on June 10. Proceeds will…

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Talkies Saraton.—"state Fair"

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 May 1946 · page 4

One of the brightest shows seen for years is "State Fair," which opens to-day at the Saraton Theatre. The cast is filled with popular players led by Dana…

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White City Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 May 1946 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sun.—At White City yesterday exhibition games were played to raise money for Paris trio to Wimbledon…

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Talkies Saraton Theatre. "State Fair."

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 May 1946 · page 4

The technicolour musical comedy, "State Fair," will conclude its season at the Saraton Theatre to-night with Dana Andrews, Dick…

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Ladies Prepare Getting Ready for 1947 Show Schedule Revision

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

The ladies' committee of the Dorrigo Show are already, preparing for the 1947 exhibition and at Saturday's meeting the…

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The New Show Team 30 Members Elected to the Committee No Ballot Required

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

No ballot was necessary to elect the committee of the Dorrigo Agricultural Assn., for 1946-7. The required number of…

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25thYear As Show President MR. J. H. Davis' Great Record Suitable Recognition to Be Made

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

With his unanimous election at Tuesday's annual meeting of the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Assn., Mr. J. H. Davis…

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Tenterfield Agricultural Society

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1946 · page 2

At a meeting of the Tenterfield Pastoral and Agricultural Society the secretary reported that the society was better off financially…

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