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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,105 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 7 of 56

A Fair Go

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 3

"Another man has been killed in England by a punch. It was in Regent's Park, London, and his opponent was tried for manslaughter. Judge Swirt…

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Annual Swimming Carnival

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

There is every probability that a number of champion swimmers will be competitors at the Casino Swimming Club's annual carnival, to be…

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Show Bondsmen

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. R. S. Heathwood, president of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society, yesterday informed a questioner that all the details in connection with releasing the…

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Royal Show Entries

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The first entries for the Royal Show have closed, including those for export butter, export cheese, and wheat. The wheat entries last year numbered 87,…

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Show Tea Tent

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. Heathwood reported yesterday to the committee meeting of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society?that the ladies committee had arranged to conduct the…

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Casino Show Society. 21 Hour Butter Fat Competition. Final Show Arrangements

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

The regular meeting of the R.R.A.H. and P. Society was held on the Casino showground yesterday. Present: Mr. R. S. Heathwood (president), Messrs. W…

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Cosino Show. Ladies' Tea Tent

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. F. Stitz (president of the Casino District Hospital) occupied the chair at a meeting of ladies held in the School of Arts on Monday night for the…

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Casino Show Committee. Committee Meeting

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the R.R.A.H. and P Society at the showground yesterday, there, were present: The president (Mr. R. S. Heathwood)…

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Agricultural Society

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Agricultural Society, a letter from Mr. W. A. Davis was read resigning his position as auditor to the Society, owing…

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Alstonville Show Satisfactory Attendance and Larger Receipts Interest in Cattle Section Excellent Display of Local Produce in Pavilion Official Opening To=day

Northern Star · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 2

The 35th annual exhibition of the Alstonville Agricultural Society opened on the Alstonville showground yesterday, under delightful weather conditions, a cool breeze somewhat tempering the fierceness of the sun. For a judging day the attendance was very satisfactory, the gate…

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Mullumbimby Show

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

MULLUMBIMBY, Thursday.—The first of the "line" shows is that of the Mullumbimby A. and L Society, which will be held on March 5 and 6…

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Empire Exhibition Removal of Embargo Wanted

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Australian Press Association learns that a deputation representing the Australian Empire Exhibition Advisory Council will to-morrow…

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Mullumbimby Show Meeting of Committee

Tweed Daily · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

A meeting of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts, Mullumbimby, on Wednesday last. Mr. J. Davidson presided over an…

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Royal Easter Show. Important Developments

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 7

The Roya! Show will be held this Easter in Sydney under much improved circumstances. For years past the Council has used every possible resource to keep…

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Pure Breeds Promise of Bangalow Show Large Number of Entries

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

BANGALOW, Thursday.—The forthcoming pure-bred show to be held arider the auspices of the Bangalow A. and I. Society on March 19 and 20 promises to be a success…

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Second Day Awards at Alstqnville Show Ceremony of Official Opening Mr. Green's Speech

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

The official opening of the Alstonville show was performed by Mr. R. F. H. Green, M.H.R,, Yesterday. He was introduced by the president (Mr. Hugh Daley) who thanked the…

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Carnival Meeting

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 5

At the meeting of the Casino Swimming Club to deal with the coming carnival there were present: Messrs. E. Sharpe (president), Robins, Scharer,…

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Fancy Fair Unsatisfactory Position Disclosed

Northern Star · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—According to a report received by the Attorney-General, Mr. Bavin, regarding a fancy fair which was held at West Maitland last year to relieve…

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Very Unsatisfactory. Fancy Fair Balance-sheet

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--The Attorney-General has just arrived with a report regarding a fancy fair held at West Maitland last year to relieve the…

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Casino Show Meeting of Committee

Northern Star · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 9

CASINO, Friday.—Mr. R. S. Heathwood (President) presided over a meeting of the Casino Show committee at the Show Ground on Tuesday. There was a good attendance…

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