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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Agricultural Society

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 5 January 1911 · page 3

The regular meeting of the above was held yesterday, the President (Mr J. Withford) being in the chair. Also present Messrs Sweauey, Gibson,…

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C.R.R. Agricultural Society

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Council Chambers, Coraki, on Tuesday last. Present:—Messrs. D. S. H. Moreton…

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Swimming. Championship Carnival. Bneaurepaire Beaten. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 2

The Australian amateur swimming championship carnival was opened at Sydney to-day. There was an enormous attendance and tremendous enthusiasm prevailed…

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National Show Prize Money

Northern Star · Thursday 19 January 1911 · page 2

The whole of the vouchers for the prize money awarded at the late show have now been posted and should any winner not yet have received a voucher the secretary…

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Alstonville Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

Northern Star · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 2

The regulur monthly meeting of the committee of the above society was held on the showground yesterday. Present, Messrs. H. Fredericks (President), Alex. Cock…

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Corakt Show

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1911 · page 4

The sixtenth annual exhibition of the Central R.R. Agricultural Society takes place on February 15 and 16. A very attractive schedule has been put forth, and…

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Monday 23 January 1911 · page 2

Alstonvilie is the most charmingly situated suburb of the Queen City. Its annual show is to be hold on the 8th and 9th of next month, and those in search of…

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Swimming. Racing at Brisbane Carnival. Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 23 January 1911 · page 2

At the Brisbane swimming carnival the result of the 220yds championship was as follows: Hardwick 1. Finlay 2. Graham 3. Won by ten yards, in 2min. 38-3/5sec…

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"All British." Novel Fair Arranged. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 5

Stimulated by the all British shopping movement, arrangements are in hand for making the fair of fashions in conjunction with the Festival of Empire confined to…

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General News. Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1911 · page 4

Intending exhibitors at Alstonville Show are reminded that entries finally close on 30th instant, and that these carry a late fee. A few additional special prizes are…

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Tweed Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of the Tweed Agricultural Society was held on Friday for the election of officers. The principal officers elected were: President, Mr. A. A. Loder;…

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St. Alban's Flower Show

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 2

At a meeting recently held, a large general committee was elected, and also an executive committee, consisting of the Vicar, Messrs. A. W. Marshall and D…

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Mullumbimby Agricultural Society. Fourth Annual Meeting of Members Committee Meeting

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 4

THE regular meeting of the committee of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society was held at their offices yesterday, prior to the annual meeting,…

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 2

Next Wednesday will be the first day or the Alstonville Show. It's going to be a great show and a good many Lismoreites are going for a breeze and a breath of…

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Annual Show at Coraki

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1911 · page 4

With the annual show leas than a fortnight off interest in the fixture, for some reason or other, does not seem as pronounced as it should be, or as it usually is at this period of…

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 9

The twenty-second annual show of the Alstonville Agricultural Society opens on Wednesday next, and although at time of writing prospects are not reassuring for…

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C.R.R. Agricultural Society

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the above was held at Coraki on Friday evening. Present:—Messrs. D. S. H. Moreton (President), W. H. Jackson, D. M'Kinnon, Geo…

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Rainbow Fair

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 4

To-morrow (Thursday) at Mullumbimby n great Rainbow Fair will be opened in the School of Arts in aid of the Methodist Church. It will be continued over Friday…

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Local and General News. Alstonville Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

For the Alston ville show, to be held today and to-morrow, record entries have been received in both live stock and pavilion exhibits, and all arrangements have been…

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Alstonville Agricultural Society. Annual Exhibition.—Fine Weather

Northern Star · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

The Alstonville Agricultural Society's annual exhibition was opened yesterday, the committee being favored with an ideal day for the stock, although early in the…

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