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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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To Be Held Alstonville Show Decision of Society

Northern Star · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

A largely attended committee meeting of the Alstonville Agricultural Society on Friday decided to carry on with the 1931…

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"Fair Go" Wanted Melbourne

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 4

The Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Brennan) speaking at a welcome at North Fitzroy said: "We ask for a fair go for the Government. There…

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"A Fair Go" Mr. Brennan's Appeal

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Federal Attorney General (Mr. Brennan), speaking at a welcome home at North Fitzroy, said: "We ask for a fair…

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Surf Carnival at Evans Head Championship Events

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 4

A large crowd, visited Evans Head over the week-end, the chief attraction being the surf carnival on Sunday when it was estimated that 1500…

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With the Camera at Evans Head Surf Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 10

THE MARCH PAST, when all muscles were taut, when each team endeavoured to outpoint the other. Evans Head team led, followed by Byron Bay and Ballina. Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club were cheered as they marched past after it was announced that they had won…

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Sydney Show. £14,000 Prize Money

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

The schedule of prizes of the New South Wales Royal Agricultural Society has just been issued. In all sections a very liberal classification has…

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Evans Head Surf Club Carnival Byron Bay's Fine Record

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 3

The above carnival was held held last week-end, and, being, favored with fine, and ideal seaside weather, drew a large attendance, the assemblage inside the…

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Release of Credits Might Lead to "Show Down" Decision of A.L.P.

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 3

FORBES, Monday.--The A.L.P. Inference to-day carried a motion urging the Federal Government to make credit available to the…

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Bangalow Show Postponed

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of Bangalow. A. and I. Society yesterday, over which Mr. H. D. Alcorn presided, it was decided that the Bangalow…

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Bangalow Show to Be Postponed Weather Not Suitable

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 5

At the adjourned meeting of the committee of the Bangalow A. and I. Society yesterday it was decided that the [?] be postponed from March 4…

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Snapshots at Byron Bay Sports Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 7

THE PROCESSION THROUGH THE STREETS CREATED A GREAT DEAL OF INTEREST MESDAMES R. CHURCH AND J. JOHNSON WON THE PRIZE FOR THE BEST DECORATED CAR WITH THIS ENTRY, " JAPANESE GARDEN."…

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Royal Easter Show, 1931 Prize Schedule £14,000 Prize Money—oups and Trophies

Northern Star · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Society is to be congratulated on the schedule of prizes for this year's Royal Easter Show, which has just been issued. In…

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Carnival Abandoned

Northern Star · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 5

The executive of the Far Northern Swimming Association met in Lismore yesterday afternoon, and decided to abandon the swimming carnival due…

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At Byron Bay Sports Carnival

Northern Star · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 3

Mesdames R. Church and J. Johnson's best fancy car, "Rule Britannia." J. Vagne, winner of the one mile North Coast championship cycling event, being decorated with sash by…

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Bangalow Show Postponed

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 2

Bangalow Show Society, on account of adverse weather conditions, has decided to postpone the annual show, which was set down for March 4 and…

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Alstonville Show Privileges

Northern Star · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 6

Messrs. Rutherford and Gordon sold the privileges in connection with Alstonville Show on Friday last. The soft drinks, ice cream, etc., stall was…

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Champions at Brisbane Swimming Carnival

Northern Star · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 4

F. McCure, winner of the 440 yards national breaststroke championship of Australia. Miss Lurline Hook, Lismore, winner…

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Tweed Shire Work "Not Getting Fair Share" Ratepayer's Complaint

Tweed Daily · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 7

A complaint that he was net getting a share of work on Shire jobs was lodged at Thursday's Tweed Shire Council meeting by Mr. A. Masters…

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"Show Down" Any Time Labor Must Pull Together

Tweed Daily · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 5

SYDNEY; Friday.--Addressing the A.W.U. Convention to-day, the Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Blakeley) said that at any time there might…

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Casino Show

Northern Star · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 4

With its next show, the R.R.A.H. and P. Society, Casino, will celebrate its 55th anniversary. The continuity of service since the pioneering days…

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