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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

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Alstonville Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

Northern Star · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee was held on Thursday in the Agricultural Hall, Alstonville. The President (Mr. J. A. Daley) was in the chair, and the following…

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National Show. 1908

Northern Star · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 2

The prize schedule in connection with the same now ready, and can be had on application to the secretary. Mr. C. A. Arvier, third floor, "Courier" Building,…

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National Show 1908

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 9

The Prize Schedule in connection with the same is now ready, and can be had on application to the Secretary, Mr. G. A. Arvier, third floor, Courier Building…

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Franco-british Exhibition Australian Courts Approaching Completion. King Edward to Inspect Them. London

Northern Star · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 3

The Press has viewed the Australian courts which are approaching completion. His Majesty the King inspects them on Tuesday…

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Local Interest. Is it Fair

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 2

As the licensing law now stands it will be quite possible for any man to imperil the safety of an hotel license by going on to the premises, oven in the absence of the licensee…

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Show of 1,000 Horses. Animals Worth £200,000 at Olympia Show. Immense Preparations

Northern Star · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 4

This year's horse show at Olympia, says the "Daily Mail," will be one of the greatest spectacles of its kind ever seen. The insurances effected at Lloyd's alone make…

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Franco-British Exhibition. Visit of King and Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales King Greatly Pleased. Will Come Again. French President's Opinion. London

Northern Star · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 3

Their Majestics King Edwasrd and Queen Alexandra and the Prince and Princess of Wales met President Fallieres in the Industrial Hall of the Franco-British…

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Officers and Crews of Navy Visit Exhibition. London

Northern Star · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 3

A large party of officers and crews of the Leon Gametta and French destroyers were entertained in London, and they visited the Franco-British exhibition…

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Special Licensing Court. the Licensees to Show Cause

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

ON Saturday last the Special Licensing Court formally opened proceedings, when, after hearing the reports, the Court called upon the following licensees in…

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Scotch Fair

Northern Star · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 4

The grand Scotch Fair will be hold in the Federal [?]all on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next as advertised in this issue. A good programme, is provided,…

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The Franco—British Exhibition. New South Wales Court. the King's Commendation, Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 7

The Premier has received from the New South Wales Agent-General in London a cable message as follows:—"King Edward expressed to Lord Jersey his opinion [?]…

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Martini's Buckjumping Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 2

THIS popular and well-known show will open in Casino in Mr. Mullett's paddock, opposite the the Oxford Hotel, next Friday night, and the fact that the combination…

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Agricultural Society

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 June 1908 · page 2

A general meeting of the members of the Kyogle A.H. aud P. Society was held in the School of Arts hall on Saturday last for the purpose of electing…

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Casino Agricultural Society

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 June 1908 · page 4

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above was held at the Town Hill yesterday afternoon, nineteen members being present. The president, Mr. G. Simps a, occupied the…

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Scottish Fair

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 June 1908 · page 4

It place olf the mumal Chrysanthemum show, the "Preabytorian folk this your decided upon holdiug a "Scottish Fair," which was opened yesterday afternoon in…

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Open Column. (This column being opon for the expressions of different opinions on public matters they are to be considered as those of corespondents and not necessarily endorsed by us.. Communications must be written in ink only.) Bangalow Agricultural Society. To the Editor

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 June 1908 · page 6

Sir.— Rule 2 under the heading Bangalow Agricultural and Industrial Society's rules and regulations rcuds: "The objects of the Society shall be the development of…

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Scottish Fair

Northern Star · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 2

The Scottish Fair, which wan opened in the Federal Hall on Tnesdny, was continued yesterday, and both daring the afternoon and evening was extensively…

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Martini's Buckjumping Show

Northern Star · Thursday 4 June 1908 · page 2

This popular and well-known show will open on the Town Hall Reserve, opposite the Post Omce next Monday night, and the fact that the combination have lately…

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Scottish Fair

Northern Star · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 4

The takings at the Scottish Fair, which opened on Tuesday and closed on Thursday night, were:—Tuesday, £60 3s 3½d; Wednesday. £60 7s; Thursday. £46 13s…

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World's Oldest Doll. Made in 500 YEARS B.C. on View in London. Exhibition of Toys

Northern Star · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 8

Dolls of all nationsl and all ages were "at home." on April 18 at the London Day Training College. They had been drawn together for the toy exhibition of…

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