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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1953

532 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 27

Levante Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 2

This year's visit of the Levante Show has two imported acts. These are Valentine and Monty,…

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Show Ring Friends

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 3

Mrs. Syd. Field, of Gordon Brook, has been the centre of attraction for photographers ever since she began her successful career as breeder and exhibitor of Herefords. But it is unlikely that a better picture has been taken than this at the 80th Grafton Show. Her champion bull looks so thoroughly contented…

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Cricketers Show Trophies

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 7

Winners of Clarence River Cricket Association trophies, presented at the Association's annual dinner. Left to Right: Messrs. A. Ellem (Lipman Shield,. Central first grade), H. Layton (G. Gerrard trophy, North third grade), B. Sexton (Rus. Ellem Shield), best first grade all-rounder), W. T. Ford (R…

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Judge Praises Show Ponies

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 3

Ponies exhibited at the Grafton Show this year received warm praise from the judge, Mr. Alby Wilson, of Mullumbimby, who has seen most country agricultural shows on the…

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People's Day At Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 2

YESTERDAY was People's Day at Grafton's annual show. It was one of the few days in the year when Prince street was deserted and all…

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Improvements For Show At Coffs

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 5

COFFS HARBOUR, Thurs.--Work done by members of the committee of the Coffs Harbour Agricultural…

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Greater Output Plea At Show Opening

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 3

A plea for greater primary production in Australia was made by the Minister for Defence, Sir Philip McBride, yesterday, when performing the official opening of the 1953 Grafton Show…

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Cattle at Show Only on

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 1

Cattle entries for the coffs Horbour Show on friday and Saturday next are expected to outnumber those of last year…

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Banana Growers Requested 70 Exhibit at Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 April 1953 · page 1

Mr. Ray Kratz, president of Coffs Harbour Branch of the Banana [?] [?]…

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Show Schedule

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 April 1953 · page 2

Sir,--At the revision of the Grafton Show schedule (maize section), might I suggest that only one entry…

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Ulmarra's Record Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 April 1953 · page 5

ULMARRA.--A record attendance packed Small's Park, Ulmarra, for the Ulmarra Sub Branch R.S.L. Memorial Sports Carnival. An outstanding feature was the number of…

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Fair Rents Fixed

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 4

Several determinations of rent were given in the Grafton Fair Rents Court yesterday by Mr. A. E…

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Bellingen Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 2

BELLINGEN, Monday.--Prospects for a record at the Bellingen Agricultural Show which opens to-morrow are promising. Entries…

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Show Services Help Charity

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 2

Charities will benefit considerably from service work, by the Grafton and South Grafton. Apex Clubs…

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Governor at Bellinger River Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 1

The official opening of the Bellinger River Agricultural Society's Show will be performed by the State Goveror,…

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Shops Will Close Early On Show Dot

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 1

Following approaches made by members of the Chamber of Commerce, Golfs Harbour business houses will close at 11.30…

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Record Cattle Entries At Bellingen Show

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 April 1953 · page 2

BELLINGEN.-- Bellingen Show opened to-day with record entries in cattle, cooking and needlework…

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Fine Exhibits For Coffs Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 2

COFFS HARBOUR, Wed. -- Despite adverse weather conditions, Junior Farmers in the Coffs Harbour…

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Advance Agriculture Fair Weather Forecasts Letter to the Editor

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 6

Sir.--There is a movement in support of long range weather forecasts by Mr. Inigo Jones who has been a prominent figure in that role some time. Mr. Jones wants to place…

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Rain Again Affects Show At Maclean

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 3

For the third year in succession, rain adversely affected the first day of the Lower River Agricultural Society's annual Show at Maclean yesterday. But the picturesque showground, considered by many as…

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