Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shows & fairs, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1949

441 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 23

Jewel Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sun.--More than £100,000 worth of precious stones will be taken by 30 Australian jewellers to their…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Maclean Show Society President Re-elected

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 September 1949 · page 2

MACLEAN.--There was only one nomination received for the office of president of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"Television Show" Successful

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1949 · page 2

The ladies of the Grafton Methodist Church Aid staged a "Television Show" in the Church Hall last night, which was well…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Returns Show Severe Losses

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 2

It was announced in Kempsey last night that the 50 returns so far made by dairy farmers showed an average loss of 50…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

C.W.A. Reports Show Record Of Service

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 September 1949 · page 4

A SPLENDID record of service for women on the North Coast, was shown at yesterday's conference of the North Coast Group of the C.W.A. in Grafton by the reports of branches which make up them Group…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Famous Findon Great Fair

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 8

Over, 10,000 sheep were auctioned at Findon Great Fair, held recently on the old fair ground at Nepcote Green, Findon, in Sussex. This famous sheep fair was revived last, year for the first time isince 1939. This picture shows a general view…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Big Carnival on the Way

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 7

Judged in the light of the enthusiasm and completeness of plan of organisation revealed at the Coffs Sub-branch…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Sawtell Diggers Variety Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 September 1949 · page 7

Sawtell residents and visitors were treated to an outstanding show in the Amusu Theatre—a show that was "out…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Epidemic Hits Victorian Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 September 1949 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Friday.--As a result of the polio epidemic there has been a marked decline in bookings for the Melbourne Royal Agricultural Show. Another effect of the epidemic has been a marked drop in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Joint Flower Show At Coff's Harbour

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 September 1949 · page 2

COFF'S HARBOUR, Fri.--The first annual flower show conducted by the Combined Coff's Harbour and Coff's Jetty…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bowls Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 4

LISMORE, Sun.--All 265 Players engaged in the Northern Rivers District Bowling Associations second annual carnival…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Chatsworth Flower Show Successful

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 September 1949 · page 3

MACLEAN.--The annual flower show was organised, by the C.W.A. The official opening ceremoney was performed by Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Flower Show Competitions

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 1

Winners of the competitions at the Flower Show were:—Salad bowl, Mrs. C. Clissold; perm., Mrs. Searles: groceries, Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Red Cross Flower Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 1

The glorious display of blooms at the Flower Show on Friday, and Saturday reflected the fine effort by gardeners to support the enterprise of Coffs…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Coff's Harbour Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 4

COFF'S HARBOUR.-- The Red Cross flower show, which concluded at Coff 's Harbour on Saturday night, was a most…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Articles Missing From Flower Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 1

Several articles of value have been found to be missing from the Red Cross Flower Show, and if they are not recovered the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Mother's Club Makes £80 From Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 September 1949 · page 4

The Grafton Mother's Club will profit by £80 from the recently conducted flower show. This was revealed in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bellinger Show Has £213 Profit

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 September 1949 · page 2

BELLINGEN.--At the annual meeting of the Bellinger River Agricultural Association it was disclosed by the secretary (Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lawrence Flower Show. Gross Takings £60

The Clarence River Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 1

Continued wet weather during the past .few months limited the number of entries, and also affected the qual-ity in both the flower and produce…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

First Day Of Church Spring Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 2

GRAFTON Methodist Church Hall was bright with flowers, decorated stalls and streamers, and busy with the large crowd purchasing goods at the first day of the Grafton Methodist spring flower show…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →