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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

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Autumn Flower Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

Schedules are now ready for the Lismore Horticultural Society's seventh autumn show to be held on 24th March at the Masonic Hall, Magellan-street. Schedules can be…

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August Sweet Pea Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

The schedules are being prepared by the Lisinore Horticultural Society for the big early August sweet pea show. This is the show of the year. Hatcher Bros., of…

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Empire Exhibition. Typical Farm House. Erection in England

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—At a meeting of the New South Wales panel of the Australian section of the British Empire Exhibition it was stated that provision had been made for the…

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Sydney's Royal Show. Good Friday Question

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—In furtherance of the campaign being conducted by the Anglican Synod and the clergy of Sydney against the opening of the Royal Show on Good Friday…

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Swimming. Bangalow Aquatic Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

The big aquatic carnival which was postponed last Saturday owing to rain, will be held at the Bangalow swimming hole on Saturday next. The carnival has been…

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Ugly Man Carnival

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 2

At a meeting of the Friendly Societies last night, the nomination of Mr. A. E. Budd as the Friendly Societies' ugly man candidate in the forthcoming carnival…

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Empire Exhibition. Committee's Report Finalised

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The special committee in connection with the Empire Exhibition has finalised its report, and is recommending the full adoption of Sir Joynson…

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Royal Show. Larger Than Ever

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—As Easter falls very early this year the dates on which entries for the Royal show close are correspondingly earlier than usual. Those for the…

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Empire Exhibition Committee's Report. Sir William Joynson Hicks's Recommendations Adopted

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday. --The special committee of the British Empire Exhibition has completed its report, and has recommended the full adoption of Sir William…

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The Coraki Show

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 5

Sir,—As a loyal suporter of the local Agricultural Society, and exhibitor for many years, I think the Committee would be well advised to postpone the…

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The Ugly Man Carnival Jottings

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 2

The Carters' Komedy Coy. played to a good house at Tyalgum and all the turns were well received. Special applause was given to Mr…

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Swimming. Bang Alow Carnival

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 5

An aquatic carnival in aid of the Bangalow Diggers, Citizens' Band, anil Literary. Institute is to be held at the swimming pool, Bungalow, to-day (Saturday). The…

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Local and General. Casino Show Holiday

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 2

The granting of a holiday on Wednesday, April 11, the second day of the Casino Show, which was turned down by Tomki Shire, has been approved by…

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Ballina Carnival and Hospital Fair

Northern Star · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 4

The drawing for prizes in the lucky envelopes and other competitions in connection with the above carnival took place in the Council Chambers on Thursday night. Mr…

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Championship Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Sunday.—At the Australian championship swimming carnival at Adelaide the half-mile championship resulted as follows:—F. Beaurepaire (Victoria), 1; M…

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The Royal Show. Principal Entries Closing

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 1

Easter is very early this year, In fact some authorities say that a mistake was made somewhere when the dates were fixed, in other words,…

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Mullumbimby Show

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

Respite the dry season, splendid entries have been received for the Mullumbimby show. The Cattle and horse entries are quite equal to those of last…

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The Royal Show. Principal Entries Closing

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 3

Easter is very early this year. In fact some authorities say that a mistake was made somewhere when the dates were fixed, in other words, Easter will be held at a time…

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Alstonville Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 6

The regular meeting of the committee of the Alstonville Agricultural Society. was held on Friday. Mr. Hugh Daley presided. The secretary of the Alstonville Bowling…

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Bang Alow Show Dates

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 4

At the meeting of the committee of the above 'society- on Tuesday it was decided to extend the time of receiving eutries up to Saturday next, the 24th inst. "Eutries by…

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