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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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The Weather and the Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

That a serious view of the results, likely to accrue from the protracted spell of dry weather in this district is entertained by many,…

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Homebush Sales. Values Show an Increase. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 2

In the Homebush cattle section to-day 2185 head were yarded. Values showed an increase of from 20 to 30 over last day's rates…

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Amusement Tax. Opposition from Picture Show Proprietors. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 2

The suburban picture show proprietors are showing considerable activity in oppositions to the Amusement Tax. Meetings are to be held throughout the…

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Encouraging Emigration. Australia House Picture Show. Possibilities of Australia. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 3

The Commonwealth is erecting a large screen in front of Australia House, upon which cinematograph views will be thrown from 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock daily,…

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General News. Byron Bay Victory Fair

Northern Star · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 4

The trustees of the Methodist Church, Byron Bay, desire to thank all friends who helped to make the "Victory Fair" a success…

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"Fair Go, An' 'Esse. a Two-up Study. Soldiers at Play

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 7

(By "Kipsy," in the "Sun.") "'Oose gonner spin?" "'Ave a cut, Scotty!" "Ri-toe! A dollar 'e docs 'em!…

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Official Opening of a Show. a Bathurst Discussion. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 January 1919 · page 2

A Bathurst message states that some discussion arose at the meeting of the local show committee on the question of inviting a prominent personality to…

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A Corner in Pennies. Newsboys and Picture Show Proprietors Free Admission to Shows. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 January 1919 · page 2

The Secretary to the Treasury states that it has been brought under his notice that newsboys and picture show proprietors have entered into a compact…

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Show Dates

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 2

The show season on the North Coast commences with the Coraki show on February 12 and 13, followed by Alstonville February 18 and 19, Mullumbimby March 5 and 6,…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 6

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Police and Firemen's Carnival in aid of local hospitals was officially launched in Sydney to-day…

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State As Exhibitor. Display at Easter Show

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 2

Government departments are preparing to participate in the big exhibit which the State will make at the Easter Show. The whole of the new…

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General News. Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 4

Arrangements for catering at Alstonville Show will be completed by the lady representatives of the various patriotic societies interested in the Masonic Hall, Alstonville,…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

A public meeting was held at Casino on Monday night to organise committees in connection with the Police and Firemen's Carnival, which is in aid of the public…

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Tweed River Agricultural Society

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 4

The annual meeting of the T.R. Agricultural Society is to be held on Friday next for the purpose of dealing with the annual report and balance-sheet. This…

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Catering for the Show

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

A meeting of ladies convened by Mrs. R. E. Alcorn, was held at the School of Arts on Thursday afternoon to consider the question of…

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SAILING. Inter-State Carnival. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 2

The inter State Sailing Carnival was opened yesterday with a handicap. The addition of three Queensland boats attracted a big crowd. " Advance"won…

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Carnival at Grafton. Searle Wins N.c. Sculling Championship

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 January 1919 · page 5

GRAFTOX, Monday.—The hospital carnival on Susan Island to-day was attended by 6000 people. The aquatic event's attracted. most attention. Results:—…

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Tweed River Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 4

The annual meeting of the T.R. Agricultural Society is to be held on Friday next for the purpose of dealing with the annual report and balance sheet. This is a…

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Jiggi Red Cross Fair

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 4

The Lucky Lemon Fair, organised by the members of Jiggi Bed Cross Society, and held in the Jiggi Hall, some time ago, was opened by M.r. Hindmarsh, president of…

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Central R.r. Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Thursday 30 January 1919 · page 2

The final meeting of the committee of the above prior to the show was Hold on Tuesday last at Coraki. Present:—Messrs. B. McRae (President),J. Smith, Jas,…

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