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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

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Central R.R. Agricultural Society

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the above was held last Wednesday evening at Coaraki, Present:—Messrs. D. S. H. Moreton (President, R. H. Blakency, C. J…

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Show Specials and New Members

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 4

During the week Mr. W. G. Simpson, president of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society, and Mr. Isaac Evans canvassed the town for special prizes…

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Royal Easter Show. Sydney

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 7

The Royal Easter Show was opened yesterday, the day as usual being spent in judging. In the Inter-State district competitions there were five…

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The Royal Show. North Coast Placed Third

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 2

At the Sydney Royal Agricultural show the following prizes were won by Northern Rivers exhibitors:--Saddle Horses--Hack, up to 14 stone…

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Winter Show. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 7

The idea of holding a winter show for butter, bacon, cheese, and dairy factory machinery is mooted…

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A Peep at a Picture Show

Northern Star · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 11

T. Hayes sued T. Nicholls at the Bairns dale police court to recover the sum of sixpence. The defendant obtained admission to a picture show without paying and…

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Royal Show. Takings on Good Friday. Results of Ring Events. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 24 March 1913 · page 5

The attendance at the show on Good Friday was 82,000 and the takings £4100. A crowd of 18,000 put in an appearance yesterday and witnessed the ring parades and…

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Show Cattle Mr. McRABRON'S Suggestion. Limiting Entries to Registered. Beasts. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 24 March 1913 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the United Pure Bred Bairy Cattle Breeders' Association held yesterday, it was reported that S. J. McBarron (Alstonville) had written…

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Royal Show. All Records Eclipsed. More Results of [?]Ring Events. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 5

The show attracted, large crowds to-day. It is believed all previous records will be eclipsed. The final handicap pony trot resulted as…

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Sydney Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 2

At the Sydney show Mr. John Finn, of Tenterfield, was awarded chief honors for Devon fat ox any age; with a creditable exhibit. This…

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Sydney Show Takings

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 4

In connection with the Sydney show, it is interesting to note, writes an exchange, that on the opening day of last year 6300 persons attended, and the sum of £165 was…

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Royal Show. Results of Closing Events. Attendance Falls Off. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 5

The show concluded to-day, when comparatively a few attended, and the following events were decided:— The first semi-final Royal Handicap Trot…

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Royal Show. Receipts Fall Off. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 5

The receipts of the Royal Show up to last night amounted to £12,280, being £1150 below last year…

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Sydney Show Notes

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 6

Ballina Co-operative Creamery Co. carried off first honours for hams at the Royal Show. There was keen competition in the…

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Next Week's Coraki Show

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

It is satisfactory to learn that prospects for the Coraki annual Show next week are of the brightest. With two days yet to go before the exhibitors' list closes,…

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Snakes, and Their Exhibition

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 8

As a side show on Easter Monday a tent with an exhibition of several snakes was erected in Bay-street, and in the afternoon " Rocky " Vane brought a…

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Casino Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

The R.D.A.H. and P. Society's annual exhibition, which takes place on the society's grounds, Casino, on the 29th and 30th April and 1st May…

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Coraki Annual Show. Record Entries

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 3

For the Coraki Annual Show, which opens to-day, record entries have been received, and indications point to the Show being by far the best ever held…

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Butter-fat Prize at Casino Show. (To the Editor.)

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

Sir,—Kindly grant me a small space in your paper in which I might be allowed to call the attention of farmers generally and owners…

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Opening the Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the Agricultural Society yesterday afternoon Mr. J. Hannigan moved that the Hon. J. T. Trefle, Minister for…

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