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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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Bangalow Show Privileges

Northern Star · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 4

The privileges of the Bungalow show to be held March next were sold by Mr. W. Fredericks at the showground on Thursday last. The publican's booth realised £47,…

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Casino's Jubilee Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 2

To fittingly mark the societ'y jubilee every effort is being put forward by the commitee of the R.R.A.H. and P Society to make the annual exhibi…

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Tennis Country Carnival Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 4

The country tennis carnival was continned to-day in fine weather. Results:—MEN'S TEAMS MATCHES—FIFTH ROUND…

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Entries for Carnival Meeting

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

Following are the entries for Lismore Turf Club's carnival races, commencing on Saturday next:—FIRST DAY-JANUARY 23…

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Accident at Show. Lady Rider Injured

Tweed Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--Miss Nancy Mann (23), was injured at Ives show to-day, when a horse she was riding bolted and after jumping a fence, jammed…

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Motor Notes the Motor Show in N.s.w

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 14

Following the excellent set by Victoria last year, when the general value, of motor expeditions was not only demonstrated but their usefulness as a means of…

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District Exhibit for Sydney Show Association Meeting in Grafton

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 9

At the Grafton Town Hall on Wednesday night the members of the North Coast Show Societies' Association met to consider the arrangements for the North Coast and…

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Tweed River Agricultural Society Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Tweed River Agricultural Society was held yesterday. There were 14 members present, including the president (Mr…

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Mullumbimby Show

Tweed Daily · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 3

On Saturday the privileges for the Mullumbimby Show, to be held [?]on February 10 and 11, were disposed of at auction by Mr. S. Walker. The…

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Show Trophies

Northern Star · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 4

There is on view in Mr. F. I. Ward's shop window, Mullumbimby, the fine trophies presented by various donors for competition at the show in February next. They…

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General News Show Privileges

Northern Star · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 4

Mr. S. Walker, auctioneer, Mullumbimby, on Saturday last sold the privileges for the Mullumbimby show in February next. The luncheon booth was sold for £27 10s to the…

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Wembley Lessons of Exhibition Dominion Commissioners' Dinner

Northern Star · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 6

The Dominion Commissioners to the British Empire Exhibition were entertained at a farewell luncheon by the directors and proprietors of "Th. Times" in the board…

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Motor Exhibition Money for Main Roads Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 5

The motor exhibition arranged by the Motor Traders' Association was opened on the Sydney Showground last night. The value of the machines is estimated at one…

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Agricultural Society Alstonville Committee Alstonville

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 5

The president (Mr. J. T. Whipps) presided over the regular meeting of the committee of the Alstonville Agricultural Society on Friday, when the following other members…

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Paris Demonstration Civil Servants Protest Against Lower Salaries. Government Makes Show of Force

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 3

PARIS Sunday. Civil servants attempted to demonstrate at the Place Dela Concorde, against their salaries which are declared to be lower than last…

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Sydney Motor Exhibition

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 4

Fifty-three different makes of cars, valued at over £1,000,000, were exhibited at the Sydney Motor Show, which opened on Friday. The Chief…

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Mullumbimby Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 4

Mr. A. V. E. Overall, secretary of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society, advises that entries are coming in satsfactorily. He has received requests from many outside…

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Bangalow' S Big Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 4

The members of the Bangalow carnival committee met on Friday night last, Mr. A. Beckinsale presiding. It was decided to held a big carnival at the water front…

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Alstonville Show Trotting

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 2

At a meeting of the Alstonville show committee, Mrs. C. Northcott, of Casino, asked if the committee was prepared to include a class in the horse…

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Preparing for Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 9

However perfect a specimen of its breed it may be, a fowl is not likely to win prizes at shows Unless it is brought before a judge in good condition. This does not only mean…

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