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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

420 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 12 of 21

Sheep Show Opened. Dangers of Imported Fodder. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 4 July 1908 · page 7

The whoop show was officlly opened today by thaf Stato Governor, Sir Morry H. Hawson, who in the course of a brief address, said that since he arrived in New…

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Lismore Poultry Show

Northern Star · Monday 6 July 1908 · page 2

Late entries for the sixth annual exhibition of the Lismore P.P and C. Society close to-day, and judging by the entries already in hand it promises to be a record…

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Agricultural Society

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 2

THE committee of the above Society met in the Town Hall yesterday, when there were present:-- Messrs W. G. Simpson (President), W. Junor, J. T. Junor, R…

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General News. Brisbane National Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 4

Theo closing day for entries for the horse and cattle sections is next Monday, July 13; dogs and poultry, Thursday, July 16; other sections, Monday, July 20…

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Agricultural Society

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 3

THE committee of the local Agricultural Society met yesterday, when the following gentlemen were present: Messrs. Simpson (in the chair), Ross,…

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Lismore Poultry Show

Northern Star · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 2

To-day the annual exhibition of the Lismore Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society opens in the Federal Hall. Entries have been received from all thr leading fanciers…

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Atherton Show. Atherton

Northern Star · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 3

The fifth annual exhibition was held yesterday and to-day. The attendance constituted a record for the Society…

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Coraki Show Ground. Extension Required

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 2

AT a meeting of the Coraki Municipal Council last Monday evening a deputation from the Central R. R. Agricultural Society (consisting of Messrs. D. S. H. Moreton,…

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Lismore Poultry, P. and C. Society. Annual Exhibition

Northern Star · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 7

The sixth annual exhibition of the Lismore Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society was opened yesterday in the Federal Hall, and so far as exhibits are concerned was…

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Lismore P., P., and C. Society's Annual Exhibition. Notes by the Judge

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 2

Not having seen any of the previous shows of the society. I cannot say how the one now over [?] cumpares for quality with its pre[?] can, however,…

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Lismore Poultry Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 2

Mr. Bradshaw, the judge at the recent Lismore Poultry Show, was very eulogistic in his remarks concerning the Show, and its management. That gentleman,…

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Lismore Poultry Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 6

THE exhibits at this show were very good and the entries excellent. Mr. G Bradshaw, Government Poultry expert, gave general satisfaction as a…

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Alstonville Agricultural Society Committee Meeting

Northern Star · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the committee was held in the Agricultural Hall, Alstonville, yesterday. Present—Mr. J. A. Daley (president, in the chair), Messrs.. M…

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Franco-British Exhibition

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 2

THE Daily Telegraph's London correspondent writes:—Whit Monday saw a tidy half-million at the White City (as the great exhibition is called) and this,…

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Queensland National Association. Sale of Show Privileges

Northern Star · Monday 20 July 1908 · page 2

The annual sale of show Privileges in connection with the Exhibition in Bowen Park, August 10, took place on Friday. The following were the purchasers and the…

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Local Interest. Brisbane Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 2

IN connection with the Brisbane Show the Queensland Railway Department has arranged specially reduced fares from all stations from Grafton northward…

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The International Horse Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 6

If it were possible for Londoners to become surfeited with magnificent and ingeresting shows, really they would be in danger of reaching that condition this…

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Items of Interest. Brisbane Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 3

THE annual exhibition of the National Agricultural and Industrial Association will be held at Brisbane from the 11th to the 15th August next, and…

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Agents-general Action Against Franco-british Exhibition Settled. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 5

The action of the Agents-General against the Franco-British Exhibition authorities has been settled, the latter paying all costs and undertaking to erect illuminated…

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Agricultural Society. To the Editor of the Star

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 2

SIR,—Per medium of the columns of your valuable paper permit me to draw the attention of the farmers and business people of the Brunswick…

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