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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1885

11 stories in Northern Rivers's papers

The Lismore Agricultural Show. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1885 · page 2

SIR,—I am sorry the worthy and painstaking Secretary of this Society should have been so much hurt at my remarks, as the tone of his letter would imply they came…

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The Open Column. the Agricultural Society. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 17 January 1885 · page 2

SIR,—There is so little to reply to, in the shape of arguement, in Mr. Bagot's last letter, that I, a "knowing unique and generally accomplished slinger of printer's ink" (all this…

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The Northern Star. Wednesday, January 21, 1885. The Agricultural Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 January 1885 · page 2

ALTHOUGH, perhaps, in the opinion of some persons, the discussion carried on during the past week or two, between Mr. Bagot, and the Secretary of the Lismore Agricultural…

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The Open Column. the Forthcoming Show. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 24 January 1885 · page 2

SIR,—There was so little to reply to in my last that it took Mr. Simpson to occupy more than half a column of your space. Nor would I like to follow his doubtful example, only would…

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Lismore Show. the Opening

Northern Star · Saturday 31 January 1885 · page 2

THE first Annual Exhibition under the auspices of the Lismore Agricultural and Horticultural Society was opened at the Albert Theatre, at noon on Tuesday last,…

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The Lismore Show. Second Day

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 February 1885 · page 2

ALTHOUGH a light rain fell (more or less) during Wednesday, the show of exhibits at the Albert Theatre was well patronized throughout—more especially by ladies and…

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Sugar Show

Northern Star · Saturday 7 February 1885 · page 4

Writing respecting the above, the Mauritius Correspondent of the S. M. Herald says, The following are the estates that have carried off the prizes:—Saus Souc[?], large gold…

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This Show. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 7 February 1885 · page 3

SIR,—I beg to call your attention to the fact that, in the report of the late Lismore Show, in your issue of 4th instant, under section 8, Agricultural Implements, C. Lewis, Wyrallah,…

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The Late Show. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 7 February 1885 · page 3

SIR,—The very competent judges appointed in the Saddlery section, having decided that the set of colonial made buggy harness put in by me for competition, is an English set and refused…

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LISMORE A. AND H. SOCIETY. To the Editor of the " Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 3

SIR,—Several of the exhibitors at the late show have requested me to correct some errors and omissions in your published report, I should have done this, with your pormission…

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Clarence River Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 April 1885 · page 4

THE 'Examiner' of the 4th Instant, says,— The nineteenth annual show of the Clarence P. and A. society opened on Tuesday, and was a marked advance on anything held here…

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