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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Show Committee's Mistaken Impression

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 1

Sir,-As the Council of the Country Promotion League is anxious that Coraki should be represented among the great North Coast districts participating in…

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Cycling Carnival. Result of Five Mile Race

Northern Star · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.— At the racing carnival on Sydney Sports Ground the five miles scratch race was won by Clark, with Grenda second, papworth third, and Hammond…

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"Picture Show Stuff." Boys Before the Court

Northern Star · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the Kogarah Police Court to-day two youths, George MeNamara and Frederick Sharpe, were charged with stealing goods valued at £35 from…

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Kyogle P. a and H. Society

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 1

A special meeting of the committee of the above was held on Wednesday afternoon last there being present Messrs G. Fleming…

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Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Bangalow A. and. I. Society was held on Tuesday last, there being present:—Messrs. J. N. Fergason, H. D. Alcorn, A. J. Bunter,…

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Aistonville Show

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 4

Mr. Geo. Nesbitt, M.L.A.; has received the following letter from the Department of Education:—In reply to your representations on behalf of the Alstonville…

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Meeting of Show Committee

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 2

The committee of the Casino Show Society meet at the show ground on Tuesday next to further consider matters in connection with this year's…

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Double Bay Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The tennis carnival concluded at Double Buy yesterday, and as Mr. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., remarked when presenting the prizes, it was the most…

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The Surf Carnival

Tweed Daily · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 2

Preparation are well in hand for the beach carnival to be held at Byron Bay on Anniversary Day 26th January next. An entertaining programme is provided…

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Our Carnival Week

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 5

Horseowners should bear in mind the fact that Wednesday next is general entry day in connection with the Lismore Turf Club meeting also the final forfeits for the…

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Casino Agricultural Society. [?] Show Matters

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 2

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Lismore's Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 5

The racers, Lady Harwood and Lord Strathfield, arrived from the Clarence River yesterday in charge of the well-known jockey, P. Everingham. They were accompanied by…

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Casino Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 2

Schedules for the Casino Show, 1921, are now ready for issue and may be had on application to the secretary, Mr. P. M. Swanson, Town Hall,…

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A Better Show Campaign

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 2

In a little more than a month from now, the forty-fifth annual show will be held. In the years that have gone the Show Society has seen many…

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Casino Show Society. Preparing for the Show. Finalising the Arrangements

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Casino Show Society was held at the show ground yesterday, under the presidency of Mr. G. G. McCartney…

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Local and General. the Show Season

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 2

The show season in this district commences in a few weeks. The first show will be Nimbin on February 2 and 3. Mullumbimby follows on…

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Agricultural Society

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 5

A MEETING of the above Society was held in the School of Arts yesterday, when there were 17 members present. The president (Mr J. Davidson)…

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Swimming. Carnival Results

Northern Star · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The swimming carnival was continued to-night. The 440 yards championship resulted:—Langer (Hawaii) 1, Beaurepaire 2, Cotton (N.S.W.) 3…

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Lismore Race Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 5

Lismore Tattersall's Club Cup meeting will be held on the two final days of the race carnival, Friday and Saturday. 28th and 29th inst. The handsome silver cup,…

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Detective for Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 5

Detective J. Latchem, of Newcastle, has been sent to the district, for the carnival. Mr. Latchem was at Ballina last year, and during the recent races was responsible for…

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