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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1932

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Apology Wanted Recent Show Deputation. Members' Remarks Resented. Arrangements for Forth Coming Show

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 5

Casino Show Society met on show grounds on Thursday, when further arrangements were made in connection with the forthcoming exhibition, to…

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Marist Bros.' Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 3

Marist. Bros. Old Boys' relay team for the swimming carnival at the Memorial Baths to-night is: F. Nicolia, D. Stirgess, K. Gwynne, T…

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Teams Race Marist Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 7

The following teams will compete in the handicap relay race at the Marist Bros, carnival at the Lismore baths to-night:—…

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South Lismore Flowers Autumn Show Praised by Judge Mayor Congratulates Exhibitors Enthusiasm Overcomes Weather Handicap

Northern Star · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

It seemed incredible that the weather had been so unpropitious towards gardening when patrons viewed on Saturday the beautiful blooms, especially dahlias, exhibited at the dahlia and autumn flower show, held in the Palais Theatre, by the South…

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Hospital Carnival

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 3

A meeting of the returned soldiers and town committee was held on Saturday night to arrange a programme of sports for Anzac Day, 25th of…

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BOWLS Sydney Carnival SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 5

Nearly one thousand players took part in the Bridge carnival which commenced to-day. Many interstate bowlers participated. The results included:…

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School Swimmers M. Brothers' Carnival Keen Competition

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 8

To the yells of their classmates and cheers from proud mothers, brothers and sisters, youthful swimmers from the…

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Fashion's Novelties Trade Show Models

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 9

Imagine a frock that is "killed" by a fog. A frock fresher than a flower, which has to be made on the same day that it is to be worn, lest a single night…

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ABANDONED Nimbin Flower Show NIMBIN

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 5

At the last meeting of tho Nimbin Horticultural Society it was decided to abandon the flower show due to be held shortly. Dry weather and lack of…

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Royal Show Opens Glorious Weather Record Attendances Anticiated City Crowded

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday: --The Royal show commenced at the Agricultural Ground to-day in glorious weather. Many people entered the…

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North Coast Beaten District Exhibit at Sydney Show Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 2

Judging in the Commonwealth districts exhibits competition concluded at Sydney Show to-day, when the judges announced that the Central Coast…

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Royal Show Records in Sight Judging Day Dairy Cattle Awards SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 7

The Royal Show commenced at the Agricultural Ground to-day in glorious weather. Many people entered the grounds at…

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Annual Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 5

The second annual bowling carnival conducted by the Northern Rivers District Association will open on Lismore and Alstonville greens on Friday next…

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Tennis Lismore Club Carnival Draw For Easter

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 5

There are more than 120 entries for the Lismore Club's Easter carnival and further entries will be taken up to the start of the first round in each event…

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Bowls Rink Matches Sydney Carnival SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 5

The rink tournament was continued at the bridge bowling carnival to-day. In the fourth round L. Peak (Tweed) beat J. Lindsay (Pratten Park) 19/14;…

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Reserve Champion at Sydney Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 9

E. Cooke's (Bexhill) Caramana's Daphne was reserve champion Guernsey cow to H. A. Corderoy's Itcher Milton Princess…

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Second at Sydney Royal Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 12

R. W. Hewett's (Rous) Oxford Nancy of Mountain Vale was reserve champion Jersey to W. J. Hammond's Fetford March Flower. In the "best cow or heifer bred in Australia class" Oxford Nancy filled second place, and also secured prizes in other classes…

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£200 in Prizes Riflemen's Carnival Easter Competition

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 3

The Richmond-Tweed District Rifle clubs Union's £200 rifle shooting carnival will be held on the Tuncester range,…

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Norco's Great Success Butter Awards at Show

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--Norco Co-op., Ltd was outstandingly successful in the butter competitions at the Royal Show…

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Nearing the End Lismore Swimming Last Night's Carnival Jouberts Do Well

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 5

Although Lismore swimming season is drawing to a close, interest in the competitions has not dwindled, and last night at…

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