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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1931

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Show Insurance. Novel Solution

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

There was a novel ending to prolonged discussions at the last meeting of the Pittsworth show committee, when the question of insurance…

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Coming Show. Revision Committee's Work

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

The various committees appointed to revise the show schedule met yesterday and completed the schedule for the forthcoming show. A number of…

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Alstonville Show Butter Fat Competitions

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

Following are the results of the butter fat competitions held, in connection with the Alstonville A. and I. Society's annual show, which opens…

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Theodore to Show Cause? Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

At a meeting of the A.L.P. Executive to-morrow night the rank and file representatives intend to submit a motion calling upon Mr. Theodore to…

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Gardening Notes. Growing Show Chrysanthe-mums

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plants just, now. Experience proves that plants…

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Horticulture Monthly Competition Murwillumbah Society Autumn Show Off

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

The firsts monthly competition for 1931, under the auspices of Murwillumbah Horticultural Society was conducted last Friday night, with the…

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North Coast Show

Northern Star · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 6

A council meeting of the North Coast Royal Show committee was to have been held at Lismore on Thursday to consider the offer of the Casino…

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Surf Carnival Ballina's Teams for Yamba

Northern Star · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 5

The following members will represent the Ballina Surf Life Saving Club at the North Coast branch annual carnival at Yamba to-morrow:…

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Tenterfield Show at Night Sporting Programme TENTERFIELD

Northern Star · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 5

Tenterfield Show terminated late last night with successful sports events. A large crowd witnessed some thrilling steer riding and buckjumping…

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Judging Day at Alstonville's Forty-second Show Illawarra Shorthorn District Prospects of Financial Success Look Bright Gate Takings Up to Average

Northern Star · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

A few weeks ago when the weather had dried pasturage throughout the district the Alstonville Agricultural Society seriously considered postponing its forty-second annual show. Yesterday, the first day of the exhibition, the committee was…

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Urbenville Show

Northern Star · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

The annual Urbenville show which is held within Kyogle shire is fixed for the first week in March. Although the district from which the exhibits are…

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Alstonville Show

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

A few weeks ago when the weather had dried pasturage throughout the district. Alstonville, Agricultural Society seriously considered postponing…

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Surf Carnival Postponed for Week Annual Championships

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

Unfavorable surfing conditions caused the postponement yesterday of the annual surf championship carnival on Grecinuount beach, the decision being…

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The Garden Growing Show Chrysanthemums

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 6

As an exhibitor at many shows, I would advise chrysanthemum growers to pay particular attention to their plains just now. Experience proves…

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Bowls the Finals Country Week Carnival Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

Brilliantly skippered by T. Vains, Bolton Park won the County Rinks bowls title from Parkes by 34 points to 15 at Waverlcy Green to-day…

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Local and General Southport Show Society

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

The winding up of the Southporf Show Society has been mooted, and the matter has been listed for discussion it the annual meeting which will…

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Alstonville Show Optimism of Society Proves Justified Second and Final Day

Northern Star · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 7

Alstonville Agricultural Society, after a series of adverse circumstances, had reason to congratulate itself on Saturday morning, when a perfect day for the final session of the 42nd show seemed assured. A sharp storm came up about four…

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Urbenville Show Abandoned

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the committee of the Urbenville A. and I. Society it was decided to abandon this year's show owing to district cattle being in…

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Nearly Drowned at Surf Carnival

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

The trouble in getting the buoys out for the surf carnival at Park Beach on Sunday, owing to the heavy seas, nearly resulted in tragedy, says…

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Surf Carnival N.c. Championships Success of Yamba Club

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 6

The feature of the annual North Coast Surf Championship Carnival held at Yamba on Sunday was the success of the Yamba Club in the rescue and…

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