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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1939

1,569 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 79

Scheme for Show Exhibits T. B. Free Dairy Cattle

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 3

Unless the co-operation of the railway authorities is obtained for the proposal to restrict dairy cattle exhibited at the 1940 and…

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Night Trotting Casino Show Society's Request to Govt. Casino

Northern Star · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 10

The Casino Show Society decided to-day to support the movement for night trotting with betting, providing that the licences…

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Casino Show Booth Private Offer to Buy Rights Refused Casino

Northern Star · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 6

At a meeting of the Casino Show Society to-day, C. N. Reynolds, a Sydney hotelkeeper, offered to buy the booth rights at the show for…

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The Dassing Show

Tweed Daily · Saturday 28 January 1939 · page 4

The Australian's quality for initiative has built for him a fine reputation. Perhaps none is more capable of gauging world opinion of the…

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Byron Bay Surf Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 8

The Byron Bay Surf Life Saving carnival next Sunday is expected to be one of the most successful yet staged on the Byron Bay beach. At…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 4

There's a sense of tenseness everywhere these days, for to-morrow the schools open again after the Christmas vacation. Already the…

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"The Star" Needlecraft Make These Towels for Gifts or Show

Northern Star · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 4

Simple, quick stitches interpret these "kitchen brighteners"! Use colourful floss, but keep the Scotties black. Pattern 1668 contains a transfer pattern of 6 motifs, averaging 5¼ x 7½ inches; illustrations of stitches; materials required…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 4

The Shaky Isles must have a fascination for many Tweed residents, judging by the number who have recently made the trip across the…

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SWIMMING. Lismore Carnival To-Night

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 9

Because of heavy rain the opening carnival at the Lismore Memorial Baths was abandoned last week. The programme…

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Junior Farmers' Show Fixtures

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 12

T. C. BEIRNE (Pty.) Ltd. OFFER WOMEN'S SMART SHOES At Summer Sale Prices…

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Tenterfield Show Society Tenterfield

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 11

At the weekly meeting of Tenterfield Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Society, the secretary reported that improvements to the show office would…

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Swimming Handicaps for To-night Lismore Club Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 10

The following handicaps, have been fixed by the handicapper (Mr. C. G. R. Wilson) for to-night's events at the'Lismore Memorial Baths…

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Show Committee

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 6

The North Coast National A. and I. Society's council meeting will be held in the council room at the show office to-day at 10.30 a.m. To-day is the last…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 4

The Anniversary week-end break is over and workers' thoughts will turn to the next opportunity for a respite from, the cares of work—Eastertide…

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BOWLS A'ville Carnival ALSTONVILLE

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 8

At the Alstonville club carnival yesterday the open rink competition was won by the Casino No. 2 team, skippered by T. Halpin, with the Byron Bay No. 1 rink,…

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Casino Centenary Show Casino

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 5

The Casino Show Society's canvasser (Mr. C. L. S. Trenty) will commence his activities to-morrow in connection with special efforts to make the centenary…

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Swimming Beginners Do Well Fast Times At Last Night's Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 8

One of the most pleasing features of last night's swimming carnival at Lismore baths was the number of youngsters…

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Strong Competition For R. & R. Event B. Bay Surf Carnival

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 10

The R. and R. event at the surf carnival to be held at Byron Bay beach next Sunday promises to be of a high standard. Two heats…

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Things to Do and Make By Handicraft a Picture Show of Your Own Provides Exciting Holiday Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 10

Imagine all the fun you can have with a picture show of your own making. It will be most exciting to invite your pals to see your latest "film" production—perhaps a travel gazette, a silly symphony, or a short play. The miniature theatre…

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Toowoomba Show

Northern Star · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

General entries are now being received for the Toowoomba Royal show, February 20 to 23 (two nights). The horse section will attract competitors from all over…

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