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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 7

Sir,—You are no doubt a ware that the great demands for assistance made on business firms and citizens generally on behalf of the various patriotic funds…

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Brunswick Carnival. the Balance-sheet

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the recent Brunswick carnival was held on Saturday evening, Mr. R. Reading being in the chair. The treasurer, Mr. F. Wakely, read his…

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Exhibit for Sydney Show

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 4

Mr. Wetherspoon, manager of the combined exhibit for the next Sydney show, is going to make a big bid for victory this year, and we hope he succeeds (says a…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 2

The celebrated model of the great clock of Alsace-Lorraine commenced a short season in Bryce's Building, corner of Barker and Centre Streets…

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Tweed River Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 4

The annual report and balance sheet of the Tweed River Agricultural Society shows that despite shocking weather conditions prevailing at show time, the year has not been…

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Inverell's Jubilee Show. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 2

A message from Inverell states tha[?] extensive preparations are being made for the forthcoming Jubilee Show celebration. The Agricultural Society was…

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The Royal Show. Extensive Prize List

Northern Star · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday. —The [?]dule of prizes and the programme for the Royal Show and patriotic carnival which will begin on March 26th next have been issued…

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Strashburg Clock Exhibition

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

People of casino now have and opportunity of renewing acquaintance with the celebrated model of the great clock of Strasburg…

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Show Notes

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

Mr. J. B. McDougall offers £3 3s as a prize for the best foal by Monlcalm at the Show. Mr. A. C. Bain is giving Ed 1s…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 5

Residents of Casino and district who have put off visiting the model of the great clock of Strasburg are reminded that the last four days of the exhibition…

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Strasburg Clock Exhibition

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

The Strasburg clock exhibition at Bryce's Buildings, Barker-street, will terminate to-morrow (Satur-day). It would be advisable,…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

A public meeting in connection with the above was hold at the Coraki School of Arts on Tuesday evening last. The Mayor presided, and there were also…

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General News. Mullumbimby Show

Northern Star · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 4

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for the Mullumbimby Show close to-morrow. Late entries will be accepted up till February 1st upon payment of a…

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Open Column. Brunswick Carnival. (Editor, "Star.")

Northern Star · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 3

Sir,—In your report of above on 18th inst., with balance-sheet, there appears some remarks by your correspondent in regard to the Brunswick Kuitting Gi[?]le, which, if…

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Mullumbimby Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of MuHumbimby Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday, when the president presided…

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Mullumbimby Show

Tweed Daily · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 4

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for the Mullumbimby Show close to-day. Late entries will be accepted up till February 1st upon payment of…

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Show Exhibitor Disqualified

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 1

At a meeting of the Tenterfield Agricultural Society committee a letter was received from Mr. A. Judd, in which he cast reflections…

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 4

It is generally recognised that the Police and Fire Brigade Services have an unlimited scope for organising and successfully carrying out an…

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Local and General. Strasburg Clock Exhibition

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 2

Parents should make a special effort to allow their children to visit this interesting piece of mechanism now on exhibition at the premises,…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should be Heeled by Ail

Tweed Daily · Saturday 26 January 1918 · page 6

Frequently the first sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in, the loins. Neglect of this warning makes the way easy for more serious…

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