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, 1953

532 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 27

Exhibition of Coronation China Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 1

An exhibition of Coronation bone china, which has been sent to Mrs. Frank Dean, of Scarba Street by relatives in England,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Successful Exhibitor at Bellingon Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 1

The well-known Upper Orara poultry breeder, Mr. Rueb Matten, was a very successful exhibitor at Bellingen Show…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

State Governor Opens Bellingen Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 2

BELLINGEN, Thurs.--Despite unfavourable weather, the Bellingen Agricultural Show attracted good…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Last Minute Touches To Coffs Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 2

COFFS HARBOUR, Thurs.--Scores of workers, including many women and children, were busy to a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big Crowd Maclean Show Despite Clouds

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 3

MACLEAN, Thursday.--The attendance on the second day (a public holiday) was excellent, although rain threatened throughout. A sprinkle about 1 o'clock soon…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

President of Show Asks for Full Public Support

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 1 May 1953 · page 1

In a statement made this morning, Mr. A. P. Small, president of Coffs Harbour Agricultural Society, said it was extremely disappointing that rain has again interfered with…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 May 1953 · page 3

The garden layout prepared by the Horticultural Society was an outstanding display. It showed what…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Increased Takings At Maclean Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 May 1953 · page 4

MACLEAN, Fri.--The gate takings at Maclean Show amounted to £17 on the first day and £440 on the second day. Last year the figures were £14 and £326…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Unexpected Sun Saves Show At Coffs

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 May 1953 · page 3

COFFS HARBOUR, Sun.--An unexpected change from rain to sunshine late on Saturday morning converted the second day of the Coffs Harbour Show from a dismal repetition…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fair Rents Board Decisions

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 8

At a sittings of the Fair Rents Board last week, Mr. A. E. Capp, SM, made the following leterminations:—…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Show Season Ends

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 2

NOW that the show season on the Clarence-Coffs Harbour region has concluded it may be profitable to conduct a general post-mortem. This,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Trade Exhibits at the Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 8

Although many local business houses wens unable to exhibit because of the unfavourable weather, the trade…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bureaux Displays Worthy Of Royal Show

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 6

COFFS HARBOUR.--The district exhibits prepared by the Korora and Boambee Agricultural Bureaux were worthy of a place at the Royal Show. This opinion was expressed freely by the large crowds…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Break in Weather and People Flocked to Show

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1953 · page 1

The break in the weather at midday on Saturday saved the Show Society from disaster. As soon as the sun showed out, Coffs Harbour and district people flocked to the showground, undeterred by the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Teams Show Early Form in Basketball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 May 1953 · page 3

Teachers, by their outstanding display against Pigtrotters 2 in the opening matches of the men's…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fair Rent Determinations

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 2

Sir,--In the interests of many of your readers who are tenants of residential properties I draw your…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Rare Antiques At Church Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 2

One of the finest and most valuable collections of antiques to be seen on the North Coast, was shown at the St. Matthew's Arts and Crafts Exhibition in the new Parish…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Advance Agriculture Fair Yearling Thoroughbreds For Japan

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 6

A consignment of 21 yearling thoroughbreds purchased at the Sydney Easter Sale at a cost of £30,000, was shipped by Dalgetys to Japan this week. The consignment was selected by a delegation sent out by the Japanese Government, headed by Sadao Sakaguchi San, vice president of the Japanese Horse Owners' Association…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Agricultural Society. Mr. G. R. Brooker Re-elected President Unanimous Decision At Annual Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 1

At Tuesday's annual meeting of the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Association, president Bob Brooker was re-elected to the chair unopposed. The decision to re-elect Bob…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

No Insurance for Show Society

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 8 May 1953 · page 1

[?] the [?] which fell on the [?] days of the show the Agricultural Society will [?] collect any…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →