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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Alstohville Agricultural Society. Annual Exhibition.— Second Day

Northern Star · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

The committee were most fortunate as regards the weather, yesterday being a glorious day. The bright, prospects drew a large number of visiters to the pr[?]ily…

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Alstonville Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

The Alstonville Show was opened on Wednesday by Mr. J. Perry, M.L.A., weather being fine. The attendance numbered about 1300. There was a splendid…

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The Sydney Royal Show

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

The Royal Show in Sydney, which will be held from April 11th to 19th this year, promises to eclipse all the splendid Exhibitions which have preceded it. The…

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Banga[?] Show

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 9

Intending exhibitors should keep in mind the fact that entries for the Bangalow show close on Tuesday. February 21st. A list or additional special prizes appears in…

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 9

Mr. C. lanna states that the prize at the Alstonville show for [?]ly one year and under two was awarded his exhibit, and not that of A. Brown, as reported in…

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The Royal Show

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 9

The Royal Show in Sydney, which will be held from. April 11 to 19 this year, promises to eclipse all the splendid exhibitions which have preceded it. The…

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The Dresden Exhibition. [?]

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 3

The French Chamber of Deputies has voted £136,000 sterling to the International Hygiene Exhibition so be held in Dresden. This has caused great satisfaction in…

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Coraki Show

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 3

The annual exhibition of the Corakt Society takes place on Wednesday and Thursday." It is hoped the weather will be favorable. Fenwick's steamers run from…

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Lismorg A. and I. Society. Ech[?]es of the National Show

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Lismore A. and 1. Society, held in the Masonic Hall last week, some interesting facts and figures were given during the reception and…

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Brussels Exhibition. Brussels

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 5

The exhibition finances show a deficit of £7200 despite a fire costing £40,000 in the Hall of Agriculture. The German section of the exhibition collapsed, one man…

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Show Dates Difficulty

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 6

At the last meeting of the committee of the Ulamrra Agricultural Society, the President reported what had been done re Show dates at last week's meeting of…

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This Week's Coraki Show

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 2

Though at time of writing the weather does not appear as favorable as those interested in the show could wish, still it is to br hoped that by to-day the…

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Alstonville Show. the Cattle

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 5

Vistors were struck with the very fine display at cattle at Alstonville Show last week. The Durhams and Grades were a particularly good lot, and competition was…

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Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 4

Dangalow show begins on the 7th of next month, and it promises to be a big show and a good one. The Bangalow branch of the "cool hended brotherhood"…

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Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 5

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for the above show close on Tuesday next, and for all entries received after that day a fee of 1/- will be enforced…

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Subsidies and Show Parades

Northern Star · Thursday 16 February 1911 · page 2

The remarks of Mr. Trefle, Assistant Minister for Agriculture, at the Berry Show, have much significance in regard to the future conduct of agricultural societies…

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The Rainbow Fair. Methodist Church Annual Re-union

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 16 February 1911 · page 8

THE event of the year, so far is the Methodist community of Mullumby is concerned, is the Rainbow Fair. It is not an event which is…

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Coraki Show. the Second Day

Northern Star · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

The second day of the sixteenth annual shew at Coraki was favoured with brilliant sunshine, although at times the heat was very sultry and oppressive. The more…

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Coraki Annual Show. Great Display of Cattle and Horses

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

Officials—Patron, the Hon. C. A. Lee, M.L.A. President, D. S. H. Moreton, Esq. Vice-Presidents, Capt. C. J. M'Rac, Hon. Treasurer, J. Sheridan, Esq…

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Kyogle P. A. and H. Society

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the abovenamed Society was held on Saturday, 11th instant. There was a large attendance of members, and some important business was…

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