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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1918

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Alstonville Show

Tweed Daily · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 2

The Alstonville Show, which opened on Tuesday and continued yesterday, was one of the most successful ever held in that centre. The exhibition was…

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Alstonville Show. Concluding Day. Mr. Greene on Repatriation Question

Northern Star · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 2

There was a record crowd at Alstonville yesterday, when the Shire of Tintenbar's Show in aid of the Richmond and Tweed Returned Soldiers' Fund was brought to a…

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4
Also in The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser

The following were the awards in the special classes in the school section:—Special 1. Best letter (by boy), written to a soldier at the war—R. Moore 1, C. Daley 2. Special 2…

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Casino Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

Intending exhibitors at the forthcoming 43rd show of the R. R. A. H. and P. Society are reminded that the date originally fixed for the…

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General News. Casino Show

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

The list of special prizes for the Casino Show, to be held on March 6 and 7, is published to-day. Entries close on Wednesday next, February 27…

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Butter Pool. Not a Fair Deal to British

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The proposed Australian winter butter pool does not meet with the full approval of Sydney butter shippers. There is a strong opinion that the…

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The Alstonville Show. the Cattle

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

Visitors always expect a good cattle show at Alstonville. Situated as it is in the centre of one of the best dairy districts in Australia and surrounded by keen dairymen—…

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Royal Show. Thb Best Yet Held

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Excellent prospects are entertained for the Royal Show to be opened on March 26th, unusually numerous entries having been received for the dairy…

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Kyogle Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 3

A special meeting.of the committee of the Kyogle Agricultural Society was held last Tuesday for the purpose of appointing stewards, allotting special prize funds, etc…

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Girls' Carnival

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 3

Something out of the ordinary in the way of entertainment is promised by the members of the Girls' Patriotic Club at their carnival to be…

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Aquatic Carnival

Northern Star · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 4

Those in search of a good evening's entertainment will be well repaid by a visit to the aquatic carnival to be held oh the river near the Government wharf, Lismore, next…

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Casino Show

Northern Star · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 4

Intending exhibitors at the forthcoming 43rd show of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society are reminded that the date originally fixed for the closing of entries is to-day…

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Alstonville Show

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 9

There was a record attendance at Alstonville on Wednesday, when the Shire of Tintenbar Show in aid of the Richmond and Tweed Returned Soldiers'…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 4

An impromp[?]u meeting of firemen, police and members of the Tweed District Hospital Committee was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last…

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Local and General. Casino Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 2

Late entries for the forthcoming Casino Show will be taken up to Wednesday next, 27th inst., but it is requested that all who possibly can…

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Comforts' Fund, R.A. Show

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 4

On behalf of the Comfort Funds, R.A. Show Joint Committee, Miss C. E. Carson, hon, secretary writes that:—…

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Taree Show. Fine Display of Cattle

Northern Star · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 5

TAREE, Friday.—The annual show was held on Wednesday and Thursday. A severe cyclonic storm and heavy rain marred the success of the first day. Yesterday there was…

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Storm at Taree. Effect on the Show

Northern Star · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A cyclonic storm struck Taree early this morning. The wind blew with hurricane fury accompanied by heavy rain. Side shows and other tents at…

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Police & Firemen's Hospital Carnival. a Noble Effort. How Country Districts May Help

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 8

The incessant demands made upon business firms and the public generally on behalf of the various patriotic funds have seriously affected our many…

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