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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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New British Motor Cycle on Show

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 3 January 1950 · page 6

A new lightweight motor cycle produced by the British Small Arms (B.S.A.) Company and exhibited at the recent Cycle and Motorcycle Show…

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Four-Horse Race One of Best in Ballina Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 January 1950 · page 3

Although only four a cepted for the Graham Handicap at Ballina yesterday it was one of the best races of the carnival. In a punishing finish, odds-on favourite Royal Edition had half a length to spare over…

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Surf Teams For Ballina Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 7

Evans Head-Casino Surf Life Saving teams and competitors for Saliina carnival on Sunday are Senior R. and R., A. McGearey…

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£50 Profit on Show at Bangalow

Northern Star · Thursday 5 January 1950 · page 6

At a meeting of the committee of Bangalow A. and I. Society the secretary (Mr. Lindsay) said the Show resulted in a profit of £50 to £60…

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Surfing Ballina Teams For Carnival

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 5

Teams for the Ballina Lighthouse S.L.S. Club's carnival at Ballina on Sunday are: Senior R. and R.: R. McDonnell, J. Le Cornu, L…

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Ballot For Show Committee Vacancies

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 5

Twenty-two vacancies for the Committee will be ballotted for at the annual meeting of the Kyogle Pastoral, Agricultural and…

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Ballot for Kyogle Show Vacancies

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1950 · page 4

KYOGLE, Friday.—Twenty-two vacancies for the committee will be ballotted for at the annual meeting of the Kyogle P., A. and H. Society…

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Wide Sport Choice for Enthusiasts Surf Carnival Tomorrow

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1950 · page 8

Northern Rivers sport this weekend covers a wide area and, in the two days, a varied choice is on offer for sporting enthusiasts. The choice ranges from horse…

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Ballina Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 9 January 1950 · page 4

The carnival at East Ballina in aid of Ballina Ambulance substation and East Ballina Improvement Association continues to be…

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Ballina Surf Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 8

Lighthouse Hill, at Ballina provides probably the best natural grandstand on the North Coast for surf carnival spectators. Most of…

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Entries for Show at Toowoomba

Northern Star · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 7

Closing dates for entries for the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland exhibition at Toowoomba have been announced. All…

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Swimming Carnival Tonight As Test for Championships

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 8

The first swimming carnival to be held in 1950 will tomorrow night serve as a competitive work-out for those selected for the country championships to be held in Parke's on Anniversary week-end…

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Toowoomba Show Schedules

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 6

Schedules and entry forms for the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland, Toowoomba, Exhibition, to be held from March 18 to…

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Lennox Hd. Carnival A Success

Northern Star · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 6

A successful garnival culminated recently at Lennox Head. Members of the Progress Association organised many functions…

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Surf Carnival Was Popular

Northern Star · Monday 23 January 1950 · page 1

The pavilion and adjacent high ground was an excellent vantage point for the large crowd that watched…

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Show Committee To Meet On Cricket Field

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1

Urbenville Show Committee has accepted an invitation to play a team representing the Kyogle P. A. & H. Society…

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Membership Increase for Show Society

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 5

At the annual meeting of Bangalow A. and I. Society, the secretary (Mr. G. Lindsay) reported that membership had increased from…

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The Northern Star Wednesday, January 25, Show of Force in Indonesia

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 4

THE UNEASY peace which has been part of the problems facing the Government of the new United States of Indonesia…

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Page May Open Urbenville Show

Northern Star · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 4

Urbenville Show Society has invited the Minister for Health (Sir Earle Page) to open the show on April 22…

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Baby Show at Lennox Head For Hall Fund

Northern Star · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 2

A novel entertainment was held in Lennox Hall when a baby show tfas staged. There was a large number of entries…

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