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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Geo. Nesbitt, M.L.A. for Lismore, has received the following communication from the Under-Secretary, Department of Education:—"In reply to your representations in…

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Fair Profits Commission. Victorian Inquiry

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday.—The Victorian Fair Profits Commission commenced its inquiries to-day. Sir J. W. McCay, chairman, said that there were things in the flour…

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Swimming. Drummoyne Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—At the Drummoyne swimming carniyal Miss Fanny urack casily won the 220 yards ladies' swimming championship of Australia. Miss Wylie did…

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International Exhibition. a Sydney Proposal

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A deputation of Sydney citizens interviewed the Premier regarding the proposal to hold an international exhibition in Sydney in two or three years'…

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Bush Week. Governor Opens Exhibition

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Bush Week industrial exhibition in the Town Hall was opened by the Governor. Sir Walter Davidson. Great pains have been taken and…

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Bush Week. Industrial Exhibition Opened. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

The industrial exhibition of Bush Week was opened by the Governor at the Sydney Town Hall this afternoon. Great pains and considerable artistic…

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Local and General. Kyogle Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of Kyogle P.A. and H. Society, it was decided to revert to the original dates chosen for the annual exhibition. The…

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Nowra Show

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 3

Cattle are well catered for at Nowra show, the prize money totalling over £170. There are—Champion group, £12 12s, first, and entry fees divided between second and…

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To Show Cause

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Mr. Justice Higgins in the Arbitration Court granted in application on behalf of the Commonwealth steamship owners and Commonwealth Deputy…

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

A meeting of the ladies catering for the show was held last Tuesday. when there was a large attendance. Reports were receiverd from the various canvassers as to the…

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Tweed Agricultural Society. Committee Meeting

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Tweed River Agricul- tual Society was held on Friday last. Mr, F. E. Nicholl was in the chair, and…

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Amusing Show Incident

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 4

An amusing show incident occurred in the Warwick show ring on Thursday afternoon during the judging of the harness classes. A swarm of bees flying low from the west…

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Casino Show. Meeting of Committee

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the committee of the Casino Show Society was held yesterday, morning under the presidency of Mr. G. G. McCartney…

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The Daily Loaf. Evidence Before Fair Profits Commission. Government Action Condemned. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

Giving evidence to-day before the Fair Profits Commission, Alfred James Kirton, President of the Master Bakers' Association, urged the adoption of the…

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Agricultural Society

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

A Special meeting of the Committee of the above was held in the School of Arts yesterday morning. Mr. Jas. Davidson (president) was in the chair…

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Tweed Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

At the first meeting on Friday last of the new committee of the T. A. Society itb was decided to fix the date of the next show as late in November as possible. The…

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Ashton's Wild West Show

Northern Star · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

At Lismore to-night Mr.Ashton will open his wild west show, at which he promises patrons will witness some of the finest buck-jumping horses and steers ever seen in…

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Wild West Show

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

Ashton's Wild West Show opened at Lismore last night to an exceptionally good house. Some good lassooing work was performed by Mr. Ashton prior to the…

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To Show Cause

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Application was made to the Full Court on behalf of the Incorporated Law Institute calling upon a solicitor of the Supreme Court to answer…

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Catering at Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

An appeal for catering for Alstonville show is being made by the ladies of Wardell All donations of fruit, cakes, salads, meats, or poultry will be appreciated, and all such…

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