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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1922

965 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 9 of 49

Rioters Sentenced. Ugly Men's Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 5

PERTH, Tuesday.—The principals in the riot at the Ugly Men's charity carnival at Perth were sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment, and were remanded on a charge…

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Organisation or Drift. Fair Deal for Producers. Mr. Trethowan's Mission

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Mr. Trothowan, speaking at a social function on the eve of his departure for England and America on his mission to secure the co-operation…

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Royal Centenary Show. Governor-general to Open

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—At a meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society, a letter was received stating that the Governor-General, Lord Forster, had accepted an invitation to…

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The State Finances. Increase in Total Revenue. Railways Show Improvement

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The State revenue for February amounted to £2,632,369, an increase of £154,637 compared with February last year. The railways yielded £1,324,421,…

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Alstonville Annual Show. the Opening Day. Fine Exhibition of Cattle. Other Stock Sections Well Represented

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 5

The Alstonville district is rich in its primary industries. Its people are the backbone of the country; they are industrious, they are hardworking. All this they know and…

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Mullumbimby Agricultural Show. Large Attendance on Second Day

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 2

The weather did its beat to make amends for previous lapses, and Thursday — the second day of the Show - dawned beautifully clear…

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Ideal Homes. an Instructive Exhibition. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—A uniquely instructive exhibition of ideal homes organised by the "Daily Mail," embracing designs for a garden, city home, was opened by the…

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Hospital Show Luncheon and Tea Tent

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 2

A committee of ladies representing the hospital and Agricultural Society has been formed to conduct the luncheon and tea booths at the show to…

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Alstonville Show. The-second Day. Interesting Ring Events

Northern Star · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 5

Patrons: Hon. W. Massy Greene, M.H.R., Messrs. J. Perry, M.L.C., G. Nesbitt, M.L.A., R. S. Perdriau, M. [?]. A., J. Swiney, M.L.A. President: A. H. Haywood. Past…

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General News. Casino Show

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 4

In connection with the Casino show, which takes place on March 29 and 30, entries are due on Saturday next. Schedules are obtainable from the secretary of any local…

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Alstonville Show. Guessing Competition

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 3

The fat bullock and pig used for the estimating competition at the Alstonville show were slaughtered at 6 o 'clock yesterday morning by Mr. T. W. Hook, butcher, of…

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Gratton Hundred Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 4

Arrangements are being made for a hundred carnival to be held at Grafton in June, and at which it is proposed the athletic championships the North Coast…

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Dig-hos. Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 4

A meeting of those connected with the Dig Hos. carnival was held at Mr. C. E. Taylor's office on Saturday evening, Mr. A. E. Harrison occupying the chair. A…

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Taree Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 4

The annual show at Taree during last week passed off well considering the wet weather conditions. There was a big crowd on the second day. The taking altogether…

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Kyogle P., A. and H. Society

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 2

The regular monthly committee meeting of the above was held at the School of Arts on Monday afternoon, there being present Messrs…

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"Lemon Fair."

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 4

A novel bazaar entitled a "Lemon Fair," is being held in the Tweed Heads Literary. Institute on next Friday, and Saturday evenings in aid of the…

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Back to Ballina Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 4

The Back to Ballina carnival promises to be very successful. A varied programme has been drawn up. The ladies' committee will meet this afternoon at 3.30 in Mr. H…

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Found Dead. Picture Show Manager

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Richard Simmons, 33, a well-known picture show manager, was found dead beside a gas machine at Hrstville' Pictnure Theatre…

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Show Holiday

Northern Star · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 4

Mr. Geo. Nesbitt, M.L.A., has been notified by the Chief Secretary's Department that Thursday, 23rd instant, hae been gazetted a ptblic holiday within Tcrania Shire…

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Empire Exhibition Postponed Till 1924. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 3

Mr. Rodgers, Minister for Trade and Customs, staled to- night that he had been informed officially that the British Empire Exhibition, in which Australia…

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