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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1907

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Alstonville Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

Northern Star · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the commititee was held in the hall, Alstonville, yesterday. Present: Mr. J. A. Daley (President, in the chair), Messrs. F. H…

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Central R. R. Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 2

THE annual meeting of members of the above Society was held last Saturday afternoon. The attendance numbered close on 30, Mr. R. P. Napier (President) in the…

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Franco-british Exhibition. The State's Representation

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 10

IT has been officially announced that, in accordance with an arrangement come to at the Premiers' Conference, in Brisbane, the Australian States have…

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Queensland National Association's Show. AUGUST 13 TO 17

Northern Star · Monday 22 July 1907 · page 2

"The various seasons of the rolling year." ' so sweetly sung of by the old-time post, are not as clearly defined in Queensland as in the older lands, but one month in the…

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Queensland National Show Privileges. Decrease on Last Year. Brisbane, Saturday. The sale of Show privileges, realised £604, against £833 last year. Racehorse and Jockey Both Killed. Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 22 July 1907 · page 3

A fatality occurred at Mount Perry Races yesterday. In the Second Hack Race, Dolores, ridden by Griffin, bolted, and ran against a tree, and horse and jockey were…

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Indian Fair

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1907 · page 2

FOR many weeks past the members of the Salvation Army at Casino have been busily engaged in preparing for their Indian Fair, which eventuates on next Friday and…

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National Association's Show, Brisbane

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1907 · page 5

"THE various of the rolling year," so sweetly of by the oldtime poet, are not as clearly defined in Queensland as in the older lands, but one…

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Central R. R. Agricultural Society

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 5

THE first meeting of the new committee was held on Friday evening last. Present:—Messrs. R. P. Napier (chair), A. M'Donald, J. Newby, jun, W…

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Brisbane Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 4

MR. R. DUNBAR, General Traffic Manager of the Queensland Railways, writes:—"The Annual Exhibition of the National Agricultural and Industrial Association will be held…

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Gipsy Fair at Woodburn. About £56 Netted

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 4

The Gipsy Fair, held at South Woodburn, in the School of Arts Hall, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last, in aid of the funds of the local Methodist Church, was one of the most successful…

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A Two Days' Show

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 6

THE committee of the Central R.R. Agricultural Society are to be congratulated on their unanimous decision to hold a two days' show at…

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Brisbane Exhibition

Northern Star · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 4

Visitors to Brisbane kindly call on Herbert W. Scott, 184 Queen-street, Estate Agent (21 years with Royal Bank), who will be glad to afford every informatioin…

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Queensland National Show

Northern Star · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 4

The general entries are now closed and they all show a great improvement on last year's figures. The horse, cattle, and sheep men of Queensland will have to face…

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Brisbane Exhibition

Northern Star · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 3

Visitors to Brisbane kindly call on Herbert W. Scott, 184 Queen-street. Estate Algerit (21 years with Royal Bank), who will be glad to afford every information…

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Indian Fair

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 2

ON Friday and Saturday nights the Salvation Army had an Indian Fair in the School of Arts, Casino. There was a fair attendance each night. The stalls were…

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Brisbane Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 2

IN this issue the Queensland Railway Department publishes full information in regard to the special railway service between Grafton, Casino, Lismore, and intermediate…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 2

AT a meeting of members of the Church the following officers were appointed for the Presbyterian Flower Show to be held at Casino in October next:—President, Mr. J…

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The National Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 2

THE Melbourne Cup week is often termed Australia's Carnival time, but Queensland's own carnival is the National Show. This year it falls on August 13th, and while…

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Brisbane Show

Northern Star · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 2

The secretary of the National Show advises that information has reached him from Grafton, N.S.W., that the Mayor and aldermen of the Municipality of Grafton intend paying…

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Cult of the Toy Dog. Animals on Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 9

"What is it, mamma?" A little girl tugged peevishly at her mother's arm as she stood on her toes and whispered the words. Before them…

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