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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

565 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 10 of 29

R.R.A.H. and P. Society. a Wet Show

Northern Star · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 5

The question of a dry as against a wet show was no doubt responsible for a large attendance of the committee at the meeting of the Richmond River Agricultural,…

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Casino to Have I "Wet" Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 8

At a record attendance at its Committee meeting on Tuesday the Society of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society decided to have a "wet"…

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Casino Votes a "Wet Show."

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 3

Casino Show committee on Tuesday decided that the show on May 28th and 29th shall be "wet." Almost every committeeman was…

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Leg Show at South Grafton

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 3

South Grafton held, the other night, amongst other things, a leg show, in aid of a young lady w[?] is a candidate int the Queen…

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A "Wet" Show. Melbourne's Decision

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 5

Several agricultural show committees in New South Wales have been agitated over the question of "dry" or "wet" shows this year. In other…

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The Egyptian Risings. Troops Show Restraint. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 5

A delayed Cairo message states that nine were killed and 56 injured on 3rd April. The troops showed restraint, otherwise the casualties would have…

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Lismore A. and I. Society. Meeting of Committee. Show Dates, November 19 and 20

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of Lismore Agricultural and Industrial Society was held at the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon. There were present:—Messrs. W. Smith…

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Mullumbimby Show

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 6

THE Illawarra cattle section, which had the largest entry of any breed on the ground at the local Show, may again be mentioned. Perhaps, the…

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Central R.R. Agricultural Society

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last at Coraki. Present:—Messrs. B. McRae (President), J. P. Steven, J. Sheridan, J. Kennedy, J…

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Show Society and A.W.U. Bolshevism in a New Form

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 4

For some time past a stir has been caused in Herberton (Q.)show circles through a notification from the Lands Department cancelling the Herberton…

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Central R.r. Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Central R.R. Agricultural Society was held at Coraki on Tuesday, when there were present:—Messrs. B. McRae (president), J. S. Newby, J. P…

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Aquatic Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 April 1919 · page 5

GRAFTON, Monday—The aquatic carnival at Susan Island in connection with the Queen of the Day competition was well attended…

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Proposed Show at Nimbin

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 4

For some time past a movement has been on foot, initiated by the leading men of Nimbin and district, for holding a show at that centre. The chief difficulty hitherto has…

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Nimbin Repatriation Sports. Movement Tor Holding Local Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 3

A sports meeting in aid of the Terania Shire Ropatriation Fund was held at Nimbin 0n Easter Monday, when the attendance numbored between 1200 and 1500, the weather,…

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St. Andrew's Sunday School Exhibition

Northern Star · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

The concert in aid of St. Andrew 's S.S. exhibition will be held in the Parish Hall tonight. There will be a good programme of items by Mrs. Burke, Misses Exton, Annand,…

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A New Picture Show

Northern Star · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 4

It is understood that a local syndicate has completed arrangements for the erection of an up-to-date picture show theatre in Lisnore A site has been secured in close…

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Carnival at Grafton

Northern Star · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 5

GRAFTON, Friday.—Anzac Day was celebrated here by a returned soldiers' carnival to-night, commencing with a procession along the main street. Several thousand…

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Show Society and A.w.u. Putting on the Screw

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 6

For some time past a stir has been caused in Herberton (Q.) show circles through a notification from the Lands Department cancelling the…

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Hospital Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 4

All arrangements are well in hand for the gigantic hospital carnival which will open in Howell's paddock at 7 p.m. on Wednesday next. To-morrow morning's train will bring…

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Hospital Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

During the next two. days a large staff of mechanics will be busily engaged in erecting the Transatlantic Carnival Creations in Howoll;s paddock, the proceeds of…

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