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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

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Catering for Nimbin Show

Northern Star · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 4

The ladies of Nimbin and contiguous centres held a meeting on the showground yesterday to discuss the catering arrangements in connection with the show in April…

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Local Government Mullumbimby Municipal Council. a Band Carnival

Tweed Daily · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 4

The Mayor (Aid. J. I. Stewart) presided at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Mullumbimby Municipal Council on Monday night. All aldermen were…

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Nimbin Show A. and I. Society's Meeting

Northern Star · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Nimbin A. and I. Society was held on the local show ground yesterday, the president (Mr. F. G. Cullen) occupying the chair. Other members…

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Central R.R. Agricultural Society

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Tuesday last. Present:-Messrs. C. Henderson (President), H. E. Pidcoek, B. D. Nelson, V…

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White Star Liners Models for the Exhibition. a Miniature Sydney Harbor

Tweed Daily · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--The White Star line has constructed some magnificent [?] of its latest ships for display at [?] British Empire exhibition. They…

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Two Weeks to the Show

Northern Star · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 4

Two more weeks will see the opening day of Alstonville show. Have you ordered your new show suit yet? Lance and Co. will have it ready for you in ample time if your…

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Coraki Show Meeting of the Committee

Northern Star · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 4

CORAKI, Saturday.—A committee meeting of the Central R.R. Agricultural Society was held in the school of Arts, when there were present:—Messrs. C. Henderson…

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Nimbin Methodist Fair

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 3

The Summer Fair, held under the auspices of the Methodist Church, Nimbin, was a great success, the net profit being approximately £76. This speaks well for the…

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High School Carnival Committee Meeting Parents and Citizens

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 5

A meeting of the sports sub-committee was held on Friday evening at Mr. W. U. Norton's office, Woodlark-street. The members present were:—Messrs. J. C. Mclntosh (presi…

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Order Your Show Suit To-day

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 5

The show season is getting closer. This month will see the opening day of the Alstonville show. How about culling at Lance and Co's. and leaving your order…

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Kyogle P., A. and H. Society

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · 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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Agricultural Society. Monthly Committee Meeting

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 2

Some twenty five members attended yesterday's committee meeting of the above. The president (Mr. J. Davidson), occupied the chair…

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British Exhibition Naming the Chief Avenues. Task for Rudyard Kipling

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 3

LONDON,Tuesday.--Mr. Rudyard Kipling has nearly completed the task of naming the chief avenues in the British Empire exhibition grounds. The…

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Something to Look Forward to the Forthcoming Show

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. J. D. Condon, in alluding to the forthcoming Show, at yesterday's meeting of the Agricultural Society, said that according to reports, and in…

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British Exhibition

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. Rudyard Kipling has neariy completed the task of naming the chiet avenues in the British Exhibition grounds. The selected names…

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Empire Exhibition. Unique Australian Exhibit

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—New Sout Wales has despatched what promises to be a unique exhibit at the Empire exhibition. It comprises varietics of…

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Mullumbimby Show the Final Arrangements

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 4

At the meeting of the Mullumbimby A. and I. Society, the President (Mr. W. Davidson) presided over an attendance of 26 members…

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Royal Show

Northern Star · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 12

A couple of points in connection with this year's Royal National Association show are worthy of mention. The first is that the snow is to coincide with the river centenary…

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Marriage Fair New Paris Institution

Northern Star · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 16

There are several fairs in Paris at different seasons of the year, and another, probably most interesting of all, has been added to the list. It is the marriage fair, or, at any…

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Outrageous. Screaming Woman's Charges. Made An Exhibition of Herself, Said the Judge

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--Brigadier General Legge has won his divorce action against his wife. He sued for divorce on the grounds on her adultery with a…

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