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Northern Rivers · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1950

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Good Response to Show Society's Life Membership Drive

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

There has been a good response to Kyogle P. A. & H. Society's drive for 100 new life members. This was revealed at the monthly meeting of the show committee, held…

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Australian, Jap. Stars in Exhibition Swim

Northern Star · Thursday 4 May 1950 · page 5

NEW HAVEN (Connecticut), Wednesday (AAP).—World swimming stars, John Marshall, of Australia, and Hironshin Furuhashi,…

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Mullumbimby Show Jercy Section To Be Open

Northern Star · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 4

MULLUMBIMBY, Thursday.—Mullumbimby Agricultural Society has made the Jersey section at this year's exhibition open and will not confine it to pure bred registered cattle…

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All Ready for Bonalbo Jubilee Show

Northern Star · Saturday 6 May 1950 · page 4

At the final meeting of Bonalbo A. and I. Society prior to the Silver jubilee Show on May 12-13 details were discussed and duties allocated…

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St. Paul's Annual Fair a Success

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 May 1950 · page 7

The annual fair organised by St. Paul's Presbyterian Women's Guild was a success financially and socially. Proceeds equalled those of…

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A Show Jubilee

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 May 1950 · page 4

ON Friday and Saturday Bonalbo and district will be en fete to celebrate a milestone in its history. The Silver Jubilee…

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Additional J. F. Prize Money At M'bimby Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 May 1950 · page 3

MULLUMBIMBY, "Monday. —Muliumbimby and Durrumbul Junior Farmer Clubs will make additional prize money available for…

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Bonalbo Show Credit Due to Pioneers

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 9

Recounting a brief history of the growth of the Bonalbo show a resident recalls early difficulties and obstacles that were overcome by the pioneers' faith in the potentialities of the district…

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Bonalbo Show Credit Due to Pioneers

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 May 1950 · page 9

Recounting a brief history of the growth of the Bonalbo show a resident recalls early difficulties and obstacles that were overcome by the pioneers' faith in the potentialities of the district…

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Trade Fair in 1952 Advocated

Northern Star · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A move to have an Australian trade fair in 1952 will be made at tomorrow's session of the annual conference of…

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Market Fair at Lennox Head Tomorrow

Northern Star · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 4

The committee of the United Sunday School held a meeting at Betty's Cafe, at Lennox Head, when arrangements were finalised for…

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149 Entries For Kennel Show

Northern Star · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 10

With the continuation of fine weather, Lismore and District Kennel Club's second championship, show at Coleman's Point on…

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Bonalbo Show Receipts Record for First Day; New Aggregate Predicted

Northern Star · Saturday 13 May 1950 · page 4

BONALBO, Friday.—The first day's gate takings at Bonalbo A. and I. Society's silver jubilee exhibition today—£32—were an all-time record. The exhibition opened in perfect weather, and officials predict that the attendance tomorrow will establish new records…

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Silver Jubilee Show Was Bonalbo's Greatest on Record

Northern Star · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 4

BONALBO, Sunday.—Bonalbo A. and I. Society's "glory day attendances of the 30's" were exceeded yesterday when over 5000 people went to the Silver Jubilee Exhibition. When the exhibition ended,…

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Bonalbo Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 6

Sir,—In the "Star" 6/5/50 Mr. W. R. Cooke made a statement concerning Bonalbo show. He said, when speaking about the catering,…

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Additional Awards For Bonalbo Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 7

Additional awards for Bonalbo Show are: COOKING (Judge, Mrs. D. E. Cooling.)…

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149 Entries at Kennel Club Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 8

A total of 149 entries in 12 breeds was shown at Lismore and District Kennel Club s second championship show at Coleman's Point. Cocker Spaniels were the…

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All Records Broken At Bonalbo's Jubilee Show

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 1

Bonalbo A. & I. Society's Silver Jubilee Exhibition on Friday and Saturday was a record show in every respect…

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1951 Exhibition Site

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 May 1950 · page 8

General view of the 195 1 Exhibition site on the south bank of the Thames. Their Majesties the King and Queen recently visit ed the site. The Festival of Britain Exhibition wil1 open in London in May o f next year. In the background can be seen the old shot-tower and St. Paul's Cathedral…

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500 Entries For Bangalow Polutry Show

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 May 1950 · page 6

The committee of the Bangalow Poultry Club have everything In readiness for their annual show to be held on May 19 and 20…

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