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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1907

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Bangalow Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1907 · page 2

THE gate takings at the Bangalow Show for three days were £308. The ring events resulted as follows:—Champion hackney: Oliver's Virtue. Pair buggy horses: Dr…

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Casino Agricultural Society

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1907 · page 2

AT the ordinary monthly meeting of the committee of the above held yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall, there were present:--Messrs. W. G. Simpson…

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Bangalow Show. Smoke Concert

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 March 1907 · page 4

On the second evening of the show a smoke concert tendered ns a compliment to the judges was held in the School of Arts. The attendance was small. Mr. G. Smith,…

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[?] Show

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 28 March 1907 · page 7

[?]ed with good [?] Show. [?] on the first day [?]0, on the second…

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Our Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1907 · page 4

WE would remind all the Upper Richmond folk that the annual show in connection with the district…

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That Foreign Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1907 · page 4

THE "Sydney Telegraph" states:—"One of the strongest objects to the international exhibition project comes from a certain class of retailers, who protest that…

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The Armidale Show

Northern Star · Saturday 30 March 1907 · page 9

The Armidale "Express," in reference to the horses exhibited, wrote:—It was a happy thought that prompted the committee of the P. and A. Association to secure the…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Show. Dairy Breeds

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 April 1907 · page 6

The "S. M. Herald" writes:—The dairy classes were remarkable for the big entries and the close competition between animals of a high standard. Fow men have had…

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The Royal Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 April 1907 · page 5

The jumping for the High Jump on Friday which started at 5ft. 3in., was the lest seen on the ground for years. Playmate, Mahonga, Andover, Lady Morton,…

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Butter Prizes at the Sydney Show

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 4 April 1907 · page 7

In the class devoted to creamery butter, two packages, not less than £50 each, manufactured and packed ready for export, the Ulladulla…

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The Flower Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1907 · page 4

SINCE the list of prize winners in connection with the above was printed off we find a few errors have crept in. Class 12 of section 4, best decorated palm leaf fan, was…

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Church of England Flower Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1907 · page 4

ON Tuesday evening the School of Arts hall, Casino, was crowded, and a good deal of interest was evinced in the vocal and instrumental competitions. Mr. J. M. Stuart,…

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Butter Awards at Sydney Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1907 · page 4

THE following awards were made at the above Show:—Box of creamery or factory butter, to be opened on the first day of the show (Tuesday), but not judged till the…

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Flower Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1907 · page 2

OWING to the prize list not being available till a late hour, the names, of winners in the fine art section at St. Mark's Flower Show was omitted from…

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Band Carnival at Inverell

Northern Star · Saturday 6 April 1907 · page 4

In the Band Carnival at Inverell the A. grade contest for £150 and a silver cup was won by Newtown with 270 points out of a possible 300, Inverell second with…

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Poetry. Fair Looks Are Oft Deceiving

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1907 · page 4

Fair looks are oft deceiving, Bright hope still ends in rue ; My soul was all believing When I began to woo…

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The Flower Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1907 · page 6

THE success which attended the Flower Show held in the Casino School of Arts on Tuesday and Wednesday last, in aid of the funds of St. Mark's…

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The Royal Show

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 6 April 1907 · page 8

The jumping for the high jump on Good Friday, which started at 5ft. 3in., was the best seen on the ground for years. Playmate, Mahonga…

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Notes and News. International Exhibition

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1907 · page 4

AN influential deputation headed by the Lord Mayor, interviewed the Premier on Friday with reference to the proposal to hold an international…

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Treasures of the Poor. a Pathetic Exhibition

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 11 April 1907 · page 5

An exhibition which is not without pathos has been organised by the Rev. Neville Dundas, Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Stepney, and was opened the…

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