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Shows & fairs, 1952

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Final Swim Carnival

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 10

The final Far North Coast Amateur Swimming Association carnival will be held at Kyogle baths tonight…

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Warning on Surf Carnival For "Youth and Peace"

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Newcastle Surf Lifesaving Association will forfeit its membership of the…

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Visiting Horses Favourites for Trot Carnival

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 8

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Visiting horses are favourites for three races of the first night of the inter-dominion…

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2 Changes On Show Committee

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 6

MULLUMBIMBY, Sunday.—Two new members were elected to the committee of Mullumbimby Agricultural Society…

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Banana Exhibit To Continue at M'bimby Show

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 6

MULLUMBIMBY, Sunday.—Brunswick District Council of the B.G.F. has resolved to continue staging the banana exhibit at Mullumbimby Show…

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In Sport, All Is Fair

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 10

AT the annual meeting of Lismore City Tennis Club, Mrs. Hackett moved a motion of dissent against her…

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Swimming School Zone Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 2

Lismore Zone P.S.A.A.A. annual swimming carnival will take place at Lismore Memorial Baths on Tuesday night,…

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From the Man on the Land Produce Food If Given "Fair Go"

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 February 1952 · page 6

If the Australian farmer got a "fair crack of the whip" he would produce all the food the nation wanted. The Director of…

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Working Bee by Urbenville Show Society

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 February 1952 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of Urbenville and District A.P.H. and I. Society the president, Mr. P. M. Connell, occupied the…

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No Major Work On Show Ground This Year

Northern Star · Thursday 21 February 1952 · page 5

Because of the extensive programme in the past, the North Coast National A. and I. Society council recommended at its meeting yesterday that no further major improvements be made…

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Visiting Surf Stars at Tonight's Carnival

Northern Star · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 10

Manly, Wollongong, North Steyne, North Bondi and Maroubra will be among the surf clubs to contest a 10 aside relay race and tug of war against district clubs at the Lismore Memorial…

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Week-end Sport Review Championship Surf Carnival Major Week-end Attraction

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 22 February 1952 · page 5

The N.S.W. State Championship Surf Carnival will be held at Byron Bay on Sunday. Forty-two clubs will be represented at this carnival. With the welcome rain during the past…

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Plans for Market Fair at Lennox

Northern Star · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of Lennox Head women was held in the Sunday school hail for the purpose of making…

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More Members for Bangalow Show

Northern Star · Monday 25 February 1952 · page 6

Membership of the Bangalow A. and I. Society had increased from 274 in 1950 to 355 in 1951 as a result of a drive made by the society, said the president, Mr. W. C. Taylor, in his annual…

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Youth Carnival Planned

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. J. A. Ferguson, M.L.C., said to-day records of the Communist Party showed that it…

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Show Successful Despite Drought

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 2

The decision to carry on with the dahlia show despite drought conditions paid dividends when the Federal-Goonengerry Church of England Women's Guild held its annual show…

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Union Restrained From Supporting Youth Carnival

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Justice Kirby in chambers today issued an order nisi to restrain three Communist…

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Record Jersey Entries for Royal Show

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 6

The Jersey has again created a record for the breed in regard to entries at the Royal Easter Show. Last year these numbered 396 and this year they have increased to 593…

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Of Interest To Women. Infants' Mothers' Club Activities Show Members Enthusiasm

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 4

A large attendance at the Infants' Mothers' Club annual meeting in the Infants' School Room at the Kyogle, Central School last Thursday afternoon was indicative of…

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J. T. Pratt New Show President Social Committee make £779, Clear £500

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Pratt was unanimously elected to the position of president of Kyogle P. A and H. Society at the annual meeting yesterday morning…

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