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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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For the Show the "Queen" Competitions

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

To assist the Casino Show Society to make the 1926 Jubilee Show, to be held on May 5, 6, and 7, a huge success and worthy of a jubilee…

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The Turf Lismore Turf Club Races Carnival Opens To-day

Northern Star · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

The cup meeting of Lismore Turf Club commences on Carlton Park this afternoon, and will be continued on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of next week. Entries for…

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Tax on Motors. £900,000 for Roads. Minister at Motor Show

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

At the motor exhibition arranged by the Motor Traders' Association in Sydney, the value of the machines was estimated at £1,000,000…

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C.R.R.A. Society Fodder Conservation Arranging for Next Show Coraki

Northern Star · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 15

A committee meeting of the Central Richmond River Agricultural Society was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday, there being present:—Messrs. C. Henderson…

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"I'll Show You the Town"

Northern Star · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 4

This will be the supporting picture to the above. Teaching an inexperienced person the latest dance steps in one lesson is the some what startling feat, actually accomplished in…

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Jubilee Show. the Queen Competition. Town Arrangements

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

There was an attendance of over 50 traders and employees at a meeting held in the School of Arts lecture room on Friday night, convened with the…

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Lismore Turf Club Races Auspicious Opening of Cup Carnival Record Attendance Witnesses Excellent Sport High Scene Wins the President's Handicap

Northern Star · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

The Cup meeting of Limore Turf Club commenced on Saturday in ideal weather. THis was a[?]novel experience for the committee, as during the past three or four years…

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Lismore Agricultural Society

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 4

Nominations for committeemen for the Lismore A. and I. Society close to-day. The new rule requiring nomination papers to be signed by two members, with the consent…

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Accident at Fair. Five Killed, Many Injured

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 4

VALENCIA (Spain), Saturday.--There was a ghastly accident at a fair when the pivot of a large "aeroplane" roundabout broke, while the…

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Mullumbimby Show Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 6

Matters in connection with the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society's nineteenth exhibition to be held on February 10 and 11 are progressing well. Given fine weather…

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"I'll Show You the Town"

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 4

In "I'll Show You the Town," the screen version of Elmer Davis' screamingly funny, story, Reginakl Denny is east in the role of a young college professor who is placed in…

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Great Exhibition

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 10

Of interest to residents of the rural areas is the announcement that an exhibition of radio and electrical apparatus is being arranged by the Electrical Association to take…

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Tennis. Country Carnival Concludes

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

The country tennis carnival was concluded on Saturday. The championship matches resulted:-- Men's Singles Championship.--F…

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To Help the Show Traders' "Queen" Competition

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

The greatest enthusiasm is being evinced in the "Queen" competition in connection with the Richmond River A.H. and P. Society's Show. The…

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Primary Prodcers' Page District Exhibit Easter Show, 1926

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 9

The following suggestions from the manager for the North Coast and Northern Tablelands District Exhibit, Mr. T. J. Ford, have been received by the North Coast…

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Baula Murder Echo Indian Prince to Show Cause. Famous Oriental Case Recalled

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

LONDON, Monday. The "Daily Chronicle" states that Sir John Simon, K.C. recently visited India in connection with the Viceroy's demand upon the…

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Exhibit for Mullimbimby Show

Northern Star · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 4

At a meeting of the North Coast Chamber of Manufactures yesterday it was decided to stage an exhibit at the Mullimbimby A. and I. Society's show, the final…

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Foundation Day at Dunedin Exhibition Dunedin

Northern Star · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 5

The anniversary of the foundation of Australia was celebrated at the Dunedin exhibition yesterday. Mr. McPherson, special Commonwealth commissioner, was also…

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INTERWOVEN Destinies of Australia and New Zealand. Foundation Day at Dunedin Exhibition

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday. The anniversary of Australia was celebrated at Dunedin Exhibition yesterday. Mr. McPherson, special Commonwealth…

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Fell From Bullock Young Man Injured. Accident at Buckjumping Show at Burringbar

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 2

During the performance of a buck jumping show at Burringbar on Tuesday night, a young man named Joseph Cottle, while riding one of the…

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