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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

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Toowoomba Show

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 16

The seventy-fifth annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland is listed for April 1 to 4 next (with two nights). Entries close…

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Urbenville Show

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 12

Reports indicate there is every prospect of Urbenville show on March 6 and 7 being a record. The recent rain has stimulated pasture growth,…

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"A Fair Trial" Calcutta

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 6

The Council of State at New Delhi concluded its three days' debate to-day on the joint Parliamentary committee's report on the India Bill…

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MARCH 9 S. Lismore Show Dahlia Display

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 14

The South Lismore Horticultual Society met at Mr. T. Parkin's residence in Phyllis-street, South Lismore. Mr. A. E. Campbell…

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Lifesavers at Byron Bay Surf Carnival Richmond Team Chief Winner

Tweed Daily · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 4

BYRON BAY, Sunday:-- The main contest at the Byron Bay surf carnival to-day, in which nine teams competed, was won by…

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In November Alstonville Show Dates to Be Secured

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 14

Welcoming committee members of the Alstonville Agricultural Society at the first meeting of the year held on Friday, the…

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WARDELL C. OF E. Flower Show Wardell

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 12

The Rev. C. Saunders presided over a well attended meeting of the Wardell C. of E. Guild, when arrangements for the flower show on March 1 and 2…

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Nine Teams Compete Byron Bay Surf Carnival Cup to Lismore-Ballina Byron Bay

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 6

The main event at the Byron Bay surf carnival today, in which nine teams competed, was won by Lismore-Ballina Lighthouse, whose aggregate in the rescue and resuscitation, march past and senior beltman's race was…

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Autumn Flowers Next Saturday's Exhibition

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 10

Weather conditions during the past few weeks have suited garden lovers. In and around Lismore there are many splendid home gardens and because of…

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Royal Show Camp for Boys

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 3

A camp for country boys between the ages of 11 and 17, covering a period of 7 days, is to be held in Sydney over Easter. The camp will be conducted by…

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Show Society's Year of Progress Reviewed President Explains Society's Achievements and Objections

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 February 1935 · page 5

The following report will be presented by the president of the North Coast National A. and I. Society at the annual meeting to-day:—The third milestone in the march…

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Royal Show Camp Prominent Men and Swimmers to Meet Y.A.L. Boys

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 February 1935 · page 6

A camp for country, boys between the ages of 11 and 17, covering a period or 7-days, is to be held in Sydney over Easter. The camp, will be…

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Swimming Carnival

Tweed Daily · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 4

Encouraged by the success of recent efforts, South Murwillumbah Amateur Swimming Club has arranged a further carnival at the Southside pool for…

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BOWLS Country Carnival

Tweed Daily · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday:--The country bowls carnival was continued to-day in fine, warm weather. The day's play comprised four rounds of the singles…

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Autumn Flowers Next Friday's Exhibition

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 2

Weather conditions during the past few weeks have been very suitable for garden lovers. In and around Mullumbimby pretty home gardens…

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Her Majesty Was charmed Australian Display British Industries Fair

Tweed Daily · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday:--"I suppose my son has been meeting the people who grow these currants, and has seen all these lovely…

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Dates Fixed North Coast National Exhibition NOVEMBER 19, 20, 21 Mr. E. J. Eggins Re-elected President

Northern Star · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 8

Mr. E. J. Eggins was re-elected unopposed as president of the North Coast National A. and I Society by the new committee which met in the Richmond Hall, Lismore, at the conclusion of the annual meeting yesterday afternoon. Mr. J…

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Inter-Club Carnival

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 8

The annual inter-club carnival of Lismore Club will be held at the Lismore Memorial Baths on Saturday evening, March 9. Programmes will…

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Show Dates

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 6

THE proposal made at the annual meeting of the North Coast National A. and I. Society to hold the North Coast…

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Swimming Casino Carnival Abandoned

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 8

The carnival set down for Saturday next at Casino has been abandoned on account of the rise in the river…

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