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Shows & fairs, 1908

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Casino Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 4

The thirty second exhibition of the R. R. A. H. and P. Society opens at Casino to-day, and with fine weather will eclipse all previous exhibitions of the purent…

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Transco-british Exhibition. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 5

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales have inspected the Franco-British Exhibition…

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£1,000,000 Worth of Works of Art on Exhibition. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 5

The British collection of works of art at the Franco-British Exhibition is valued at £600,000, and the French at £400,000…

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Richmond River A., H., AND P. Society. Annual Exhibition. Glorious Weather. A Successful Show

Northern Star · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 2

The 32nd annual exhibition of the R.H.A.H. and P. Society, the senior agricultural society on the Richmond was commenced at Casino yesterday under most…

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Casino's Annual Carnival. Retrospect. A.H. and P. Society's History

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 2

WE have been taught to believe that intercourse has been the greatest civilising influence of which the world has knowledge. Intercourse, free and…

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Casino's Great Show. an Unparalleled Success. an Epoch-making Event

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 4

"THE grandest show on the North Coast." Casino surely deserved this remark. We could almost go further and say—"The greatest show, bar two, out of Sydney."…

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Richmond River A., M., AND P. Society. Annual Exhibition. Second Day A Record Crowd

Northern Star · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 2

The prediction ventured in yesterday's paper as regards the weather for the second day of Casino show were fully verified. It was indeed a glorious day. A trifle…

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Telegraphic News. Agricultural Society Purposes to Sell Its Show Ground. Taree

Northern Star · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 9

The agricultural society propose to resell their recently acquired site near Brown's Creek an it is unsuitable. Other sites are in course of negotiation…

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Suggestion to Open France-brit Ish Exhibition on Sundays. London, Thursduy

Northern Star · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 9

Yves Guyot. political editor of "Le Sollie." In a latter to the "Times" urges the Franco-Britlsh exhibition to open on Sundays, otherwise thousands of…

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Hawkesbury Show. Opened by Minister for Agriculture. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 9

The Hawkesbury Agricultural Show was officaly opended to-day by Hon. Jhon Perry Minister for Agriculture, who said the Government is prepared to do all in…

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Opening Franco-British Exhibition. Pouring Rain. Prince and Princess of Wales Present. London

Northern Star · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 9

The general incompleteness of the Franco-Uiitish Exhibition and pouring rain marked the brilliancy of the formar opening. The city was extensively decorated,…

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The Carnival

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 2

WHAT may be termed carnival week for Casino and the Upper Richmond is once more over, and…

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Franco-british Exhibition. Westralian Court Completed. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 3

The West Australian Court at the Franco-British Exhibition is completed…

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Casino Show. The Big Band Contest. Judge's Remarks

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 4

THE musical contests on Wednesday and Thursday night last were a great success. A large crowd attended each night and very pleasant evening were…

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Agricultural Society

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

The regular meeting of the committee of the Joeal Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts yesterday. The President (Mr. Simpson) occupied…

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Plow and Mower Exhibition

Northern Star · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

The exhibition, arranged by Messrs Chisholm and Son, the local agents for the Massey Harris Go. Ltd., Sydney, was held at Mr. Alf. Young's farm. Wollongbar, on…

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Appropriation by Congress for Tokio Exhibition. London

Northern Star · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 3

Congress has appropriated a million and a half dollars towards America's participation in the Tokio Exhibiton in 1912…

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Franco-British Exhibition. Friction Between State Commissioners and Franco-british Exhibition Executive. Commissioners Slighted. to Heat the Breach. London

Northern Star · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 3

Serious friction has taken place between Australian State Commissioners, and the executive of the Franco-British Exhibition. Most of the Commissioners consider they…

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Brisbane National Show

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 7

THE prize schedule in connection with the above is now ready, and can be had on application to the Secretary, Mr. G. A. Arvier, third floor, Courier Building, Brisbane…

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National Show, 1908

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 4

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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