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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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A Successful Exhibition. London, Thursday Night

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 9

It is stated by Mr. Akers, the British Commissioner General at the Argentine Exhibition, that the British section cost £140,000, but exhibitors booked orders to…

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Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 2

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for Bangalow Show close to-morrow evening, and if they wish to avoid the late fee of one shilling per entry it will be…

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Coraki Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 2

THE gate takings on the two days of the above show were £59 13s, and at the hospital tea tent £43. Coachbuilding was represented by a couple of tip-top sulkies from…

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Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 4

A correspondent writes: Has the gallantry of the Hangalow Show committee departed? I am prompted to ask this question by the fact that prizes for lady…

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District Owned Horse at the Warwick Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 5

At the Warwick (Q.) show last week Messrs. Elliott Bros.' (Clunes) recent purchase, Radium, got second prize for stallion adapted for getting hacks and…

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Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 2

The Secrotury of Bangalow A. and I. Society, referring to the complaint of a correspondent of want of gallantry on the part of the Bangalow Show Committee in…

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Big Sculling Carnival on the Parramatta

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

There will ha a chance for every sculler, regardless of his capability; to capture first prize of £100 in the big sculling carnival to be held on the Parramatta River…

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Maclean Show

Northern Star · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 4

An intimation appears in our business columns to-day bringing under notice the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society's' annunl exhibition. This is to be held on…

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Cycling. Night Carnival at Lismore

Northern Star · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 4

The Lismore Bicycle Club has arranged a night carnival for Wednesday, March 15, the events including cycling, motor and pedestrian contests. As the idea…

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Bangalow Show Entries

Northern Star · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 2

The entries for the forthcoming show are a record for the Society. The entries in cattle total over 1300, and this, it is claimed, is the Australian record for cattle…

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Fire at Cinematograph Show. Paris

Northern Star · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 3

A fire at a cinematograph performance at Les Marches D'Rome injured 35, including several fatally…

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Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2
Also in The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser

Acknowledging an invitation to visit Bungalow Show, Mr. H. M. Somer, Secretary of the Royal Society Show at Sydney, says:—"I congratulate you sincerely…

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Lismore Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 4

At yesteday's meeting of the committee it was decided that this year's exhibition should be a three day's show, and the dates selected were November 1; 2, and 3,…

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Record Entries for Bangalow Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 4

The committee of the Bangalow A. and I. Society have reason to be proud of the response in the way of entries, totalling about 3500. Record…

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Agricultural Society

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 4

The regular meeting of Mullumbimby Agricultural Society was held yesterday, being the meeting of the new Committee. The President Mr…

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Bangalow Show

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 4

The annual show of Bangalow A. and L. Society (alecs place on 7th, 8th find 9th March, and present indications point to good weather. Record…

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Cycling. the Cycling Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 3

Intending competitors are reminded that nominations close with the secretary. F. Agutter, on Saturday evening next, at 9 o'clock. The final general meeting of the…

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A Complete Story. All's Fair in Love

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 6

"What's the matter, Bob?" said my friend, Dick Winter, as I flung myself down in the easiest chair I could find in his smoking-room…

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The Show Season

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 4

The present being the time for holding some of the leading exhibitions of the district a few remarks on one or two phases may not be out af place. Much at…

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