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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

420 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 8 of 21

General News. a Fair Compromise

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 4

A railway resident, who wished to build a cream stand, asked permission of Byron Shire to use some timber belonging to the Shire for building same, after which the…

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Telegraphic News. Large Entries for Methodist Flower Show. Grafton

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 5

Record entries have been received for the Methodist Flower Show opening to-morrow…

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Methodist Flower Show. Good Display. Grafton

Northern Star · Thursday 30 April 1908 · page 3

The Methodist Flower Show was opened by the Mayor to-day and was ono of the. bestt yet held here. There was a splendid display of…

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Casino Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 4

THE secretary informs us that he has received letters from all surrounding districts, and they are brimming with news of the great crowds expected to visit Casino…

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Latest Cablegrams. Franco-british Exhibition. London

Northern Star · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 3

Ten thousund workmen are busy getting the France-British Exhibition in readiness by the date named…

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Prince of Wales to Open Exhibition. London

Northern Star · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 3

It has been definitely decided that. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will open the Franco-British Exhibition on the 14th May…

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Alstonville Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

Northern Star · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of the Alstonvtllo Agricultural Society was held in the Agriculatural Hall, Austonville, Thursday. About 30 members were present…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Show a Financial Success. Continuous Butter Judging Prizes. Mr. Varley Elected on Council. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society the secretary reported that the result of the show be a financial success…

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The Casino Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

TO-DAY (Saturday) the regular entries for our show will close, and for the next fortnight the secretary will be up to his neck in work. By to-night he…

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The Royal Show

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 8

The Royal Agricultural Society's Show opened on April 14th and continued through varying weather conditions until April 22nd. The show was the best…

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Proceeds Methodist Flower Show. Grafton

Northern Star · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 7

The gross proceeds of the Methodist [?]ower show this week amounts to £140…

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Agricultural Society

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 2

A committee meeting of the Casino P. and A. Association was held at the Showground yesterday afternoon when there were 25 members present…

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Beef Cattle at Sydney Show. Breeding Seriously Declining

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 3

THERE were magnificent representatives of the beef breeds of cattle scrutinised by the judges at Moore Park on the opening day, and it is…

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Autumn Flower Show. Successful Coraki Exhibition

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 2

THE annual Flower Show and Fancy Fair, held under the auspices of the Coraki Methodist Church, took place in the Bridgestreet Hall on Friday and Saturday last,…

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Our Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 4

ONCE again our annual carnival, in the shape of the R. R. A. H. and P. Society's show in Casino, is drawing…

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Missing the Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 4

WE believe that 24 senior cadets and some 20 school cadets will attend the cadet encampment, which is to be opened on May 12th Seems a great pity that these…

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Band Contest for Brisbane at Next Show. Brisbane

Northern Star · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 7

The National Association has decided to inaugurate a band contest on the grounds at night during next exhibition. Several important improvements have been made…

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Show Benefits

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 4

THE educational influence of allows in beyond question, and a farmer, if he desires to be up to-date, should never miss this great event in his own district. At many of the…

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Missing the Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 2

The Richmond River "Express" says, 24 senior cadets and some 20 school cadets will attend the cadet encampment, which is to be opened on May 12th. Seems a…

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The Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 2

THE first step in the 1908 Show has now been taken. A glance through the catalogue appears to warrant us in predicting a first-class show. Entries in the…

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