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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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Tweed Heads Carnival

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 5

The second round of the single competition at the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta bowling carnival, played yesterday, resulted:—Scott v. Walker,…

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AMUSEMENTS "Show of Shows" at Regent

Tweed Daily · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 4

"Show of Shows," the Warner Bros. and Vitaphone super-revue in technicolor, which will have its initial local showing at the Regent Theatre to-night…

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"Queen of the Carnival"

Northern Star · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 4

At the conclusion of the competition promoted by the Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Christmas carnival committee in connection with the "Queen of the…

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The Lyre Bird Won Carnival Prize Australia Tableau

Tweed Daily · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 6

PASADENA (California), Saturday:--Catching all eyes, San Marino's striking depiction of Australia, won the sweepstakes prize for all floats at the…

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Cudgen Headland Beach Official Opening Surf Carnival Entertains Visitors

Tweed Daily · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 2

There was an exceedingly large attendance at the official openinf Cudgen Headland beach yesterday afternoon…

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The Prince of Wales's Entrant at the Crystal Palace Dog Show

Northern Star · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 7

At the Alsatian, Sheep, Police, and Army Dog Society's Show recently, the Prince of Wales's beautiful Alsatian, Claus of Seale, was entered in two classes. The cup named after him for the best British-bred dog was won by Mrs. R. M. Cardwell's "Dolf of Ceara." The show was remarkable for the…

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Bowlsbowls Tweed Heads Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 2

Except for one semi-final and the final in the pairs competition, the three days' carnival conducted by the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Bowling…

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Lismore Flower Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 4

Lismore Horticultural Society will meet for the first time this year early in February, said the president, Mr. R. White, yesterday. The next flower…

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Alstonville Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 6

Schedules for the Alstonville Agricultural Society's annual show on February 19 and 20 are now available, and may be obtained on application to…

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450 PLAYERS Country Tennis Carnival SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 4

Twenty-four courts were in use at Rushcutter's Bay to-day when the Country Tennis Carnival was commenced in showery weather. Rain…

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Country Tennis Carnival Rushcutters Bay Mur-bah Team Engaged

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday:-- Twenty-four courts were in use at Rushcutters Bay to-day when the Country Tennis Carnival was commenced in showery…

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The Old Year Dies. Twin Towns Carnival

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 5

The carnival spirit was much in evidence throughout the Twin Towns of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta on Thursday night and much good natured…

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Tennis Teams Matches Country Week Carnival SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 6

The country tennis carnival was continued to-day in hot, sultry weather, the conditions being very different to those experienced yesterday. The teams…

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Country Week Carnival Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 6

The country tennis carnival was continued to-day. In the men's teams matches (round 5) the results included:…

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No Discontent in Police Force Minister's Statement Statistics Show Decreases in Crime

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.--The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gosling) to-night gave an absolute and flat denial "to an allegation in a section of…

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Swimming Carnival Selection

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 12

The committee of the Lismore Swimming Club will meet on Tuesdaynight next at 7.30. A trial race over 100 yards will be held on Tuesday…

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North Coast Show

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 6

After an existence of almost half a century during which period. it amply demonstrated its importance as a factor in the progress of the…

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Country Week Carnival Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 12

The qualifying rounds of the teams matches championship in the Country Tennis Carnival were completed to-day. The knock out rounds commence on…

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Tennis Exhibition Game Satoh Defeats Hopman LAUNCESTON

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 12

Jiro Satoh, the Japanese tennis player, gave his first exhibition match in Australia at Launceston yesterday. He defeated H. Hopman 2-6, 6-4, 6-2…

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Kyogle Show P.a. and H. Society District Exhibit Funds

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 9

Mr. J. T. Pratt, vice-president, occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the committee of the Kyogle P.H. and A. Society which was held on…

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