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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

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Swimming Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

The monster swimming carnival which was to have been held to-day at East Ballina in aid of the Ballina District Hospital, has been postponed until January 26, A fine…

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The Country Carnival. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 3

The country tennis carnival begins at Double Bay on Wednesday and will last till the following Saturday week. Since the original draw for the men's teams…

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The Passing Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 4

During debate Mr. Watt stated that he would support the measure before the House provided Mr. Massy Greene were appointed Treasurer. It…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival Postponed

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The country tennis carnival, which was to commence to-day, was postponed until to-morrow. Such of the cable news in this issue as [?]…

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Bowls the Adelaide Carnival Adelaide

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 5

In the bowling carnival at Adelaide the South Australians won the interstate competiion with four wins, one loss and 110 up…

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Fair Women Preferred. Tendency to Ignore the Brunette's Qualities

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 10

The expression "Dangerous Blondes" is, of course, intended as a compliment; but it has led me to speculate why English people prefer the fair type of woman…

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Mullumbimby Agricultural Society

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 2

The Committee of the local Agricultural Society are becoming exemplary in the manner of despatching their business. Not such a long time ago,…

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Kyogle Agricultural Society. New Brick Pavilion. Tender for £1500 Accepted

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 5

KYOGLE, Thursday.—The Agricultural Society at a meeting to-day accepted Messrs. Holland and Thorne's tender for £1500 for a now brick pavilion. The society has over…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

During a debate Mr. Watt stated that he would support the measure before the House provided Mr. Massy Greene were appointed Treasurer. It is said that…

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Tennis Carnival. Country Players in Sydney. Lismore Competitors

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—After having been postponed for two days owing to rain the country tennis carnival was commenced at Double Bay courts this afternoon. The…

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Mullumbimby Show. To be Held Next Month

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

At the usual meeting of the committee of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society, held on Wednesday the executive recommended that the show be held on…

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The Royal Show. Attractive Schedule Prepared. Exhibits to Impress Visitors

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The next Royal Show will celebrate the formation of the first agricultural society in Australia at Parramatta in 1822…

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Kyogle P., A. and H. Society Tender for Pavilion Accepted

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee of the above was held on Thursday afternoon to consider tenders for the erection o fa brick…

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Lismore Carnival Races. Turf Club's Treble

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 5

The following nominations have been received for the Lismore Turf Club's treble being run on January 25th, 26th, and 28th inst:—…

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Tennis. Carnival in Sydney. No Play on

Northern Star · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—There was no play to-day in connection with the tennis carnival as all the courts at Double Bay were completely saturated as a result of the heavy…

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 4

Our business columns of Saturday last contain, the schedule of prizes of the 33rd annual exhibition of the Alstonville Agricultural Society, which is to be held on the…

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Fair Rents Act. Claims in Amending Bill. Shop Rentals Correct

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 6

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Attorney-General said yesterday that the Fair Rents Amending Bill, which was held up by the recent crisis, contained many important…

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Tennis Carnival. Country Competitors at Play. Success of Lismore Teams

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The country tennis carnival was continued to-day in fine and cool weather. Scores:—Lismore v. Goulbourn III.—P. Shaw and R…

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Nimbin a and [?] Society. Third Anniual Exhibition

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 9

The schedule of prizes in connection with the third annual exhibition of the Nimbin A. and I. Society, which has been fixed for March 22 and 23, has…

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Kyogle Agricultural Society

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 12 January 1922 · page 6

The Agricultural Society at a meeting on Thursday last, accepted Messrs Holland and Thorne's tender for £1500 for a new brick pavilion…

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