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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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MULLUMBIMBY Agricultural Society Committee Meeting

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. A. Walker (president) occupied the chair at a meeting of the committee of Mullumbimby Agricultural Society on Wednesday. There…

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Lismore Cup Carnival

Northern Star · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

The Lismore Cup at present displayed in N. Melville's window is creating favourable comment. It was presented by Dalgety and Co., Ltd., agents for White Horse Whisky,…

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 4

Arrangements for Alstonville's 39th annual show are now well in hand, and everything points to an exceptionally successful exhibition. A special prize list is advertised…

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Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 4

Given fine weather the Bangalow Show on January 25 and 26 promises to be a record one. Mr. Beading, the secretary, advises that the entries in the various sections…

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Wild Horse Show

Northern Star · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 4

Curley Bell's wild horse show has a good boxing programme for to-night; when Arthur Collyer, who stopped Alee Ferguson at the end of the second round last Monday night,…

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Not "Dry" Show

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

At the meeting of the Committee of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society, held at Maclean recently, the motion, upon notice, of Mr. A. Cameron…

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Campbell Hospital WiRELESS Radio Carnival Decided On

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 5

Messrs. N. Whittaker, H. McMangh and J. Gongh met at this office on Wednesday and announced that a big Radio Carnival would be staged early next…

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Mullumbimby Show Finalising Arrangements Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 3

Mr. J. A. Walker, president, presided at the meeting of the committee of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society yesterday. There was a large attendance…

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BANGALOW. Agricultural Society. Show Arrangements

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of Bangalow A. and I. Society was held on Tuesday last. Mr. J. N. Ferguson (president) occupied the chair, and…

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Bangalow Show Week Carnival

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 4

On Wednesday night next a monster combined carnival will be held at the waterfront, Bangalow, in aid of the and I. Society and swimming pool. It will be continued on…

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C.R.R. Agricultural Society Meeting of Committee Coraki

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Central Richmond River Agricultural Society was held at the School of Arts, Coraki, on Tuesday, there being present:…

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Wild Horse Show

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 4

A good crowd as usual visited Curley Bell's buckjumping, boxing and vaudeville Show at Howell's paddock last night. The boxing bouts caused a lot of excitement…

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The Sydney Motor Show

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 13

Of interest to all motorists in all States is the Motor Show which opened in Sydney, on January 13th for eight days, for the ex[?] include several entirely new model…

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Bangalow Show Woodchop Handicaps Allotted

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 2

The following are the handicaps for the £50 woodchop at the Bangalow Show:—L. Appo scr., H. Foyster 4 secs., G. Cuffe 9, C. A. Cullen 15, A. Milis 16, O. Herne 18, T…

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Bangalow A. and I. Society Show Matters Arranged

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 8

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Bangalow A. and I. Society was held on Tuesday last. Mr. J. N. Ferguson (president) occupied the chair, and there was a good…

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Motoring Section Sydney Motor Show. Closed Cars Popular

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 7

Examination of the exhibits at the Motor Show, held in Sydney this week, gives the careful visitor some idea of the many improvements that…

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Lismore Racing Carnival Promise of Record Business Meeting Opens To-day Notes on the Competitors

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 5

The Lismore Cup carnival opens to-day, when the first leg of the double will namely, the President's Handicap. All the horses nominated are here, the Clarence River…

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Hsmore Cup Carnival Successful Opening Day Charger's President's Handicap

Northern Star · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 5

Under ideal weather conditions, and with the pretty Carlton Park course looking at its beat, the Lismore Turf Club opened its annual race Carnival on Saturday afternoon…

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Surf Carnival Point Danger Branch T. H. and C. Team to the Fore

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

In view of the significance and importance of the event it is not surp[?]sing that the large and interested crowed which attended at Kirra beach…

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Lismcre Cup Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

The following arc additional weights for Thursday's mooting to those already published- Second Novice.—Certainly 7-13,…

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