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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1944

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Centenary Exhibition This Year

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 4

The Committee of the North Coast National A. and I. Society will stage a two day show, with one night session, on…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 2

LINKING up the pioneering coach days of Cobb and Co. with the latest research work in science, the secretary of the Walter and Eliza…

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Swimming Kyogle Club Championship Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 6

KYOGLii, Monday.—Fresh from her triumps at Parkes, where she won thj State country 100 and 200 metres championships. Beryl…

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Carnival, Ball Should Attract Record Crowd Providing Diggers with Comforts

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 1

The fact that the whole of the proceeds of next Saturday's blitz carnival and Sports' Girl Quest Ball are to be donated to the Australian Comforts Fund for the purchase of comforts for Australian service personnel should be responsible for attracting the largest…

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Competitor Extends Champion Beryl Hayter In Breastroke Championship Saturday's Carnival Results

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 1

As was to be expected, Beryl Hayter, holder of the 100 and 200 metres State country championships, won all of the title events in which she was eligible to compete at the swimming carnival at the Kyogle baths on Saturday afternoon…

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The Northern Star Tuesday, February 29, 1944 A Bigger Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 4

THE North Coast National A. and I. Society is to be commended on its decision to extend this year's show to two…

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North Coast Show

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 2

The Committee of the North Coast National A. and I. Society will stage a two-day show, with one night sesion on October 18 and 19…

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The Passing Show (By Barnabus)

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 2

WOMEN have taken their place in yet another field, of service with the appointment of the Hon Camilla Wedgwood, the…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 2

AS the deep seas come and the deep seas go, So our hopes and our fears swing to and fro;…

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Science Exhibition

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 2

Two students from Murwillumbah High School, Nancy Hawkins, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Hawkins, and Colin Grainger, son of…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 2

REFERRING to the formation by five leading British Shipping Companies of a separate Company to operate air services between the…

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Big Barrage Of Fun Planned For To-morrow Night's Street Carnival And Ball a Chance for Everyone to Help the Comforts Fund

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 1

The stage is all set for the big carnival that is to he held in Main Street tomorrow (Saturday) for the Sports Girl Quest, which officially closes on Tuesday next. March 7, at 5 p.m…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 March 1944 · page 2

YOUNG RANDOLPH CHURCHILL seems to have inherited other qualities from his father besides his physical appearance. The…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 2

A 40-year old civil engineer with a brilliant academic record was admitted as a barrister by the Suite Full Court of Victoria. He was Dr…

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Plans for Spring Fair Discussed Women's Guild Resumes

Northern Star · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 4

At the first monthly meeting of the year the President of the St. Andrew's Women's Guild (Mrs. E. S. Eenyon) expressed…

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Saturday Nights Quest Carnival

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 7 March 1944 · page 5

Although the final figures are not yet available, it is anticipated that a satisfactory return will come from the street carnival held in Kyogle on Saturday night in aid of the Australian Comforts Fund. Considering the population of the town and district, the…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 March 1944 · page 2

RECENTLY German Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, true to his practice in matters where he is not too sure of his ground, had…

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Surf Carnival at Brunswick

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1944 · page 2

MULLUMBIMBY, Tuesday. — A good attendance, an ideal day and a reasonable surf played a part in contributing to the success of the…

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The Passing Show

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 March 1944 · page 2

THE intensified bombing of Germany and Nazi-occupied military centres on the continent by Allied planes is making a terrific…

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Alstonville Show In October

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1944 · page 2

ALSTONVILLE, Tuesday. — At the annual meeting of the Alstonviile Agricultural Society it was decided to hold a one day show for all sections on October 25…

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