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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1930

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Radio Exhibition

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 8

During the holidays the Richmond River Listeners' League went into recess, and the first meeting this year will be held on February 4. At this…

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Woodburn Swimming Carnival

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 2

On the 27th January there will be a swimming carnival at Woodburn, when North Coast championships 50 and 440 for men, and 220 and 440 yards for…

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The Coming Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 2

Time passes rapidly, and although the Casino show is a couple of months off, it is already being talked of considerably. Committeemen are interesting…

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The Carnival. Committee's Inaugural Meeting

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 3

At the commencement of the committee meeting on Monday night to further the interest of the carnival, the secretary (Mr. E. P. Wallis) read…

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Casino Carnival Meeting of Committee

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

In the absence of the Mayor (Ald. D. S. Rayner), Mr. E. C. Rayner presided at a meeting of the carnival committee held in the School of Arts,…

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Lismore Carnival Fancies for Double Prominent Performers

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

With the Lismore Racing Club's carnival less than a week away, the training tracks have presented a busy scene every…

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Record Entries for Bangalow Show A. and I. Society Committee

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 8

Mr. J. G. Snow (president) occupied the chair at the final meeting of the committee of the Bangalow A. and. I. Society, prior to the forthcoming show…

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Kyogle Show P. and A. Society Committee Proposed New Tea Rooms

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 7

Mr. C. Hogan presided over a committee meeting of the Kyogle P. and A. Society held at Kyogle. Prior to the commencement of business, Mr…

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Jersey Fair and Sale

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 5

Great preparations have been made for the Jersey Fair and Sale which is to be opened at Bangalow on Thursday next, January 30th. Seven…

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The Kangaroos Played the Game Tourists Fast and Fair

Tweed Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 6

The football critic of "The Times" pays a fine tribute to the Australians' display at Wembley in the victory over Wales…

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Ready for Show Bangalow A. and I. Society

Tweed Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 2

Mr. J. G. Snow (president), occupied the chair at the final meeting of the committee of Bangalow A. and I. Society prior to the show on Saturday…

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Lismore Carnival Around the Stables Horses in Work

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 11

There is always that interest attached to a big race meeting which makes the enthusiast anxious to see the chef performers being prepared for…

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Swimming Carnival Invasion of Talent Boosting Sport Locally

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

The organisation in connection with the Swimming Carnival to be held on Saturday afternoon and evening is well in hand and…

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Goraki Show Central R.R.A. Society

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 3

Mr. C. Henderson (president) presided over the monthly meeting of the Central R.R. Agricultural Society at Coraki on Tuesday, there being a…

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General News Woodburn Carnival

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 8

Members of the Lismore Swimming Club who are competing at Woodburn are requested to be at the New England Motor Coy's office at 9.30…

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The Turf Lismore Carnival First Day Abandoned

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

Continued wet weather was the guiding influence in the decision of the Lismore Racing Club committee to abandon the first day of their annual…

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Bangalow Show Commences To-day

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 4

Bangalow showground presented a scene of activity yesterday, when preparations were in full progress for the first day of the annual show, which…

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Baths Carnival No Postponement Unless River Rises

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 4

Despite the recent showery weather, Murwillumbah Memorial Baths Swimming Carnival will be staged this afternoon and to-night,…

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Bangalow Show To be Opened To-day

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 8

Bangalow showground presented a scene of activity yesterday when preparations were in full progress for to-day's display of exhibits. Despite…

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The Coming Show Special Train From Brisbane. Thursday's Commitee Meeting

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

At the R.R. Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Society's meeting on Thursday morning, Mr. H. R. Imeson occupied the chair…

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