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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

1,213 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 7 of 61

Empire Exhibition

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 7

LONDON, Thursday.— United Service: The "Evening Standard" under stands that the Empire Exhibition needs another half million to carry through…

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Ugly Man Carnival

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 4

The second meeting of the general committee of the Murwillumbah Ugly Man Carnival was well attended, Mr. D. Campbell presiding. It was resolved to write to Mr…

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Swimming. Carnival at Perth

Northern Star · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

PERTH, Thursday.—At the interstate swimming championship carnival Harris (Honolulu) won the 100 yards race, defeating Herald and Jones. Time, 55 1-5 sec…

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Swimming Carnival Finances Profit of £150

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

Mr. E. Sharpe (president) presided over a meeting of the swimming and band carnival committee on Wednesday night, when a provisional…

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Mullumbimby. Agricultural Society. Monthly Committee Meeting

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday morning last, when Mr. J…

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Empire Exhibition. "Defective Imagination."

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday. — The "Morning Post" points out that the difficulties confronting the Empire Exhibition were largely due to defect in the imagination of the…

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No Show Holiday

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 2

Because it was stated granting a Shire holiday would cost £50 to £60 the Tomki Shire yesterday refused to approve of the granting of such a…

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Empire Exhibition the Troubles Continue. Hints About the Withdrawal of the British Government

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The "Morning Post" points out that the difficulties confronting the Empire exhibition are largely due to the defects in the…

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Disorganisation of Ruhr. Said to Be Complete. French People Show Concern

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Paris reports say the news is that the railway strike on Rhineland is complete. The "Daily Telegraph's" Paris…

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Bangalow Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 2

The Bangalow aquatic carnival, which was to have been held on Saturday in aid of the Literary Institute, R.S.S.L.L. of A., and the Bangalow Citizens' Band, had to be…

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Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 4

Mr. Geo. Nesbitt, M.L.A., has received the following letter from Mr. F. A. Chaffey, Minister for Agriculture:—"With reference to the cordial invitation which you conveyed to…

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Empire Exhibition Special Report Approved

Tweed Daily · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday. --Sir James Allen, High Commissioner for New Zealand, states that the special committee has approved of Sir William Joynson Hicks's…

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School Holiday—alstonville Show

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 4

Mr. Geo, Nesbitt, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Under-Secretary, Department of Education:—"In reply to your letter of 1st inst. requesting the closing…

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Show Suits This Week

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 4

Hurry along that order. Lance and Co's. special price concessions on all tailored to order suits close [?]ally at 1 o'clock [?]on Saturday next. We are high class…

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Fire at Manly Carnival. Firemen Hampered by Crowd

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—During the height of the Manly carnival last night a fire broke out on the Corso. The outbreak occurred in a watchmaker's shop and spread…

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Swimming. Successful Casino Carnival. Swimmer Expelled From Club

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 2

The swimming carnival which concluded last Saturday night week proved to be a financial success. The provisional balance sheet approved by the carnival committee…

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Empire Exhibition. a Mammoth Enterprise. Organiser's Reply to Criticism

Northern Star · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday—Mr. U. F. Wintour, general manager of the Empire Exhibition, in a special interview with the Australian Press Association said never previously had…

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Casino Show. Tomki Shire Refuses Holiday

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 2

In a letter to Friday's meeting of the Tomki Shire, tho R.R.A.H. and P. Society asked consent to Wednesday, April 11, second day if the Casino…

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Local and General Show Frocks at Mullumbimby

Tweed Daily · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 2

Mrs. Theo. Fredericks, representing City House, will be at Harkness' Hotel to-day (Monday), and Brunswick Heads, 13th inst., with all the latest in…

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Show Holidays

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

Mr. Geo. Nesbitt, M.L.A., has been notified by the Chief Secretary's Department that the following public holidays have been duly gazetted:—Byron Shire: Thursday, 22nd…

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