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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1937

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Byron Bay Surf Carnival Takings Aggregate £53

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 10

The takings at Byron Bay Surf Club's carnival amounted to £53, which compares with £57 the previous year. The result is considered highly…

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Swimming. Champions Will Meet in Lismore Annual Carnival

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 10

State and Australian champions will appear at the carnival at the Lismore Memorial Baths to-night, when the…

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KYOGLE V. Coraki Show Committee Coraki

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 16

Members of the Kyogle Agricultural Society made their annual visit to Coraki and met members of the Central Richmond River Agricultural Society in a cricket…

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Casino Show Judges' Roster Official Opening Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 13

The Casino Show Society committee yesterday appointed judges for various sections of the forthcoming show…

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£79 Profit for A'ville Show Socty Alstonville

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 13

Mr. W. W. James presided at a committee meeting of the Alstonville A. and I. Society held in the Agricultural Hall. Others present included…

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British Industries Fair Orders From 65 Countries

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday:--The wide appeal of the British Industries Fair is shown by the fact that booked orders so far come from 65…

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Arrangements Made For Flower Show

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 10

Arrangments for the dahlia show to be held in the Palais Theatre, South Lismore, on Saturday, March 13, were completed at a…

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Presbyterian Fair at Mullumbimby Fine Blooms Despite Garden Damage

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 3

Though rain interfered with the Mullumbimby Presbyterian fair and flower show in the Empire Theatre on Friday, the attendance…

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For Championships Swimming Carnival On

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 4

Championships of Kyogle Swimming Club will be decided at a carnival to be held at the Kyogle Baths on Saturday night…

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Good Response Appeal For Donations For Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 6

Merchants have responded generously to an appeal for assistance in regard to the Lismore Hospital carnival to be held from April 16 to…

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Open Column Casino Show Site (To the Editor)

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 5

Sir,—I note a report of a meeting of the Casino Show Society on January 28 (when only 21 members were present), that a motion was passed…

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200 Country Boys to Visit Sydney Royal Show Week Excursion

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 4

All excursion is being organised by the Young Australia League for boys to visit Sydney during Easter from 25th to 31st March. Giving true effect to…

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Uniform Cream Output Cows Fully Fed at All Times How Owners Show Loss

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 6

After making due allowance for lactation periods, it is found that the seasonal fluctuations in cream supplies depend almost solely on…

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Show Dates

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 5

Dorrigo, March 3, 4. Taree, March 11, 12. 13. Gloucester, March 17, 18. Sydney Royal, March 22-31…

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Swimming. Harrison Wins 66 YARDS Club Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 9

H. Harrison won the men's 66 yards handicap at the Lismore Amateur Swimming Club's weekly carnival at the Memorial Baths…

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Sydney Royal Show Trotting Entries a World Record

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--No fewer than 4105 entries have been received in the horse section at the Royal Show, which commences a month hence…

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£700 Profit Revealed Xmas Carnival Coolangatta Q.a.t.b. Centre

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 4

A trial balance sheet submitted by the Superintendent (Mr. T. M. May) to the February meeting of Coolangatta Centre, Q.A.T.B., on…

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National Show

Northern Star · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 6

The North Coast National Show this year will be held on October 19, 20 and 21. The show will…

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To Control North Coast Show

Northern Star · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 6

ONLY one ballot was necessary in the election of officers for the North Coast National A. and I. Society this year. The…

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Not Increased Show Membership Fees Consideration Next Year

Northern Star · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 10

Although it was stated that an increase would ultimately have to be made in membership fees, and that the society was offering benefits to the extent of £1 6s for 10s 6d, the North Coast National A. and I. Society, at its…

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