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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

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Fair Play the Spirit in the Dominions

Tweed Daily · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 2

One of the greatest virtues upon which an Englishman, prides himself is the love of fair play, and this has been fully, demonstrated in the great…

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Lord Mayor's Show. the Splendid Colonials

Northern Star · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 3

The Lord Mayor's Show this year was a brilliant success, because it struct a chord in the pulsating life of the m[?]n at around us (says the London, "Daily…

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Refugees at Poultry Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 2

Says a leading London agricultural journal:—"We happened to be at the opening ceremony of poultry show the other day in a provincial city, which for the time…

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Sensation at Picture Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 3

At a picture show at Narrabri on Friday night it young man named John Huddleston, aged about 25 years, drew a small nickel revolver and shot himself…

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Panama Exhibition. Mr. Deakin's Trip Doubtful" Mr. Nielsen May Act. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 3

It is now almost certain that Mr. Deakin's trip to the Panama will be abandoned, but all attempts to obtain from the Federal Ministers or Mr…

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KYOGLE P., A. and H. SOCIETY

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 6 January 1915 · page 2

The regular monthly committee meeting of the above was held in the School of Arts yesterday afternoon, there being present Messrs. E…

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Panama Exhibition. Representation of Australia

Northern Star · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Mr. A. Deakin has indicated to the Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Mahon) that he thinks it is about time someone did…

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A Worthy Show

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 January 1915 · page 2

Molloy's pictures on Tuesday evening last were a treat. The programme-- practically a "two show" one-- was excellent there was…

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Panama Exhibition. Mr. Deakin's Position. the Silence Continues

Northern Star · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Federal Cabinet to-day discussed Mr. Deakin's position as Commissioner for Australia to the Panama Exhibition. The MInisters…

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The Lord Mayor's Show. a Patriotic and Impressive Spectacle

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 7

"Gossip," of the "S and S Journal," gives has impression of the Lord Mayor's Show:— First came the Mounted Police, and…

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Tweed Agricultural Society Monthly Committee Meeting. the Walmsley Case

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 4

The regular monthly committee meeting of the above Society, the President (Mr. C. A. Fisher) in the chair, was held yesterday. Present:--…

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Producers and the Show

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

At Friday. night's meeting of the Central R.R. Agricultural Society's Committee the President made a timely appeal for support from potential…

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Panama Exhibition. More About Mr. Deakin's Appointment

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday.—Voluminous correspondence regarding Mr. Deakin's appointment as President of the Australian Commission at Panama Exhibition was…

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Grafton Patriotic Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 5

GRAFTOLN, Wednesday.—The patriotic carnival to-day promoted by the commerical travellers of the North Coast was attended by about 7000 people, and was…

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Grafton News. Successful Patriotic Carnival. Grafton

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 3

The Commercial Travellers' Patriotic Carnival to-day was a huge success, though rain fell an hour before the procession, and till 3 o'clock…

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Patriotic Carnival at Grafton

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 4

The patriotic carnival promoted by the commercial travellers of the North Coast eventuated at Grafton on Wednesday, and despite…

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Latest Telegeams. Grafton Patriotic Carnival

Northern Star · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 3

GRAFTON, Thursday.—The proceeds of the patriotic carnival yesterday organised by the commercial travellers of the North coast total over £1300 exclusive of the…

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East African Operations. Unsuccessful British, Attack. Taking Advantage of Fair Play. London

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 3

Particulars of the unsuccessful British attack on Tanga, East Africa, in November, show that the Germans received notice from a British warship…

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Patriotic Carnival. Getting in the Funds. Sale of a Union Jack. Grafton

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 2

The Allies' confectionery stall at yesterday 's Commercial Travellers' Patriotic Carnival, netted £115, mostly by raffling and sweeps…

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Manly Venetian Carnival. a Brilliant Spectacle. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 2

The Venetian Carnival at Manly last night was a brilliant spectacle, witnessed by 80,000 people…

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