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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

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Carnival Success Byron Bay Club Ballina Lighthouse—Lismore Win Points Aggregate Byron Bay

Northern Star · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 5

Despite threatening skies early in the morning Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club's annual carnival was held in perfect weather to-day. Between 6000 and 7000 people thronged the beach and esplanade and witnessed a fine…

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Ballina Surf Club Carnival Next Sunday BALLINA

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 3

With members of the various clubs in splendid condition, as a result of the number of competitive carnivals which have recently been held, a high…

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Mullumbimby Show Committee Ballot for Election May be Necessary

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 3

As 36 nominations have been received for the 35 positions on the Committee of Mullumbimby Agricultural Society, a ballot for the election…

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36 NOMINATIONS M'bimby Show Society Committee MULLUMBIMBY

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 6

As 36 nominations have been received for the 35 positions on the committee of Mullumbimby Agricultural Society, a ballot will be necessary…

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Casino's Diamond Jubilee Show Scheme to Assist Society Casino

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 6

There was an attendance of about 30 at a public meeting held at the town hall to-night to consider a scheme to enlist the aid…

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Show Memberships

Mullumbimby Star · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

Of the 400 odd members of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society, no less than 70 are still undfinancial. As the annual meeting of the…

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Tenterfield Show Tenterfield

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Tenterfield Show Society it was reported that Mr. James Donnelly had offered to contribute a fat beast for the judging…

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Twin Towns Bowlers Monthly Meeting £25 Profit on Christmas Carnival

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Tweed Heads-Coolangatta Bowling Club was held on Monday night, Mr. C. Morley (President) presiding. The…

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No Election Mullumbimby Show Committee. Three New Members

Mullumbimby Star · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 1

Three new members will take their place on the committee of the Mullumbimby Agricultural Society for the 1936-37 term. Nominations for…

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Country Week Carnival SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 8

Newcastle I defeated Cessnock I in the final of the men's teams matches at the country tennis carnival to-day. Orange beat Bathurst Left Overs in…

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Ballina Surf Club Carnival Teams BALLIHA

Northern Star · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 9

The teams selected to represent the Eallina surf Club at the carnival on South Beach on Sunday have been selected as follows:—…

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Coraki Show Many Donations Prizes-ring Events

Northern Star · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 10

Mr. H. V. Williams presided at a meeting of the Central Richmond River Agricultural Society and presented the Gaggin Cup to Mr. L. McDonald,…

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Organisers Busy District Exhibit for Royal Show

Northern Star · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 6

Although the show is more than two months off, organisers of the North Coast and Tablelands district exhibit to…

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BOWLS. Alstonville Carnival Postponed

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 8

The annual carnival arranged by the Alstonville club, and held on Anniversary Day each year, has been postponed indefinitely owing to the death of the…

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Ballina Surf Club Carnival Postponed BALLINA

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 9

The secretary of the Far North Coast branch of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia. Mr. J. O'Grady, was informed by telegram…

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A £10,000,000 Celebration. World's Greatest Fair to Be Staged

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

The prospectus for a £10,000,000 celebration in New York in 1939, to mark the 150th year since George Washington, dressed in brown home-spun stood on…

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Show Prizes Special Fund Committee Lead Casino

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 11

Casino Show Society set a practical example in its quest for public support towards the Jubilee show prize fund when, at the monthly meeting of the…

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District News Byron Bay. C.W.A. Children's Carnival and Baby Show

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 7

The Children's Carnival and Baby Show organised by the Byron Bay Branch of the Country Women's Association was held in the Literary…

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Toowoomba Show

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 11

General entries are now being received far the Toowoomba Exhibition, to be held on March 23 to 26, and with the prospect of a splendid season…

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Mullumbimby Show Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 8

Owing to the withdrawal or Mr. R. E. Budd, no election will be necessary for 'the committee of Mullumbimby Agricultural Society for 1936…

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