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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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P. A. and H. Society Monthly Meeting

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held at the School of Arts on Monday last, there being present. C. Hogan (Vice-President, in the chair)…

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Swimming Carnival Postponed

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 2

After making special arrangements to hold a monster swimming carnival, to commence on Thursday next, the Casino Swimming Club has had its…

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Jubilee Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 2

It must be extremely gratifying to the Richmond River A.H. and P. Society to note the enthusiastic way in which the queen…

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Mullumbimby Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 4

Entries for the Mullumbimby show on February 10 and 11 are still coming in well. On Monday the executive paid a visit to the grounds, and they report that good…

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WoLLONGONG SHOW

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 9

Until three or four years ago, the Wollongong society's show as a dairy cattle exhibition was not considered in the same category of those of Kiama, Shoalhaven, and…

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Carnival Accident Woman Fatally Injured Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 4

An unattended motor car backed down a hill and crashed into a sideshow at the Mordialloc carnival last night. Mrs.C. Morris was so badly injured that she died…

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Jubilee Show the "Queen" Competition

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 2

To make the Jubilee Show of the Richmond River A.H. and P. Society a huge success the committee is leaving no stone unturned. The "Queen"…

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Woman Killed Twenty Others Injured When Motor Car Crashes Into Side Show

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--An unattended motor car backed down a hill, and crashed into a side-show at Mordialloc Carnival last night. Mrs. C…

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Royal Show a Record Entries Expected in All Sections. Conference of Societies to be Called

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--At the monthly meeting of the R.A.S. Council, all sectional committees reported having selected judges and other officials for the…

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Agricultural Society. Monthly Meeting

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 2

There was a splendid attendance at yesterday's committee meeting of the Agricultural Society to make final arrangements for the Show…

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Mullumbimby's Nineteeth Show

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 2

Arrangements in connection with Mullumbimby's Nineteenth Exhibition to be held On Wednesday and Thursday next, are as complete as it…

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Carnival Accident Man Arrested Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 5

Cecil Turner Smith (22) gas fitter, was brought before the City Police Court this morning charged with having killed Mrs. E. J. Morris, the victim of the accident at…

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Local and General. Show Frocks

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 2

Mrs. Gordon Frankum is showing a large range of smart Frocks, below cost. Address— next Pullinger's, Dalley…

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Mullumbimby Show Arranging Details Meeting of Committee Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 4

The committee of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society met to-day, when many details in connection with the show on February 10 and 11 were completed. Mr. J. A:…

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Mullumbimby Show Many Matters Finalised at Meeting of Committee. Judging of Cattle Groups Discussed

Tweed Daily · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 2

The committee of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society met yesterday. The president (Mr. J. A. Walker) occupied the chair, and there was a…

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Swimming. Carnival in March

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 7

Having disposed of various obstacles, the Casino club's carnival has been fixed will be available for the…

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Great As Wembly Plans for Exhibition

Tweed Daily · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 6

It was announced at the British Ministry of Health's inquiry into the desirability of erecting factories at Wembley that proposals would shortly…

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Motor Cycle Carnival

Northern Star · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 14

At the motor cycle carnival held at the Cessnock speedway on Saturday last, Mr. D. Wilkinson, riding a stock model Harley Davidson, succeeded in capturing the…

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Alstonville Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 2

The thirty-seventh annual show of the Alstonville Agricultural Society will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 24 and 25. The…

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Swimming Carnival in March

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 5

The Casino Life Saving and Swimming Club was very unfortunate in having to postpone their carnival, which should have, in the ordinary…

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