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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

18 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers

Blacktown Agricultural Society

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

A smoke concert, in connection with Blacktown and District Agricultural Society was held in the School of Arts on Saturday evening. A large number of members and…

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Luddenham Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 6

Luddenham, a rural settlement out beyond Penrith, stages an excellent little show. With Mr. F. B. Anschau and party, in his fine Rolls-Royce car, we attended the…

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Band Carnival. Over £200 Realised

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 2

Windsor Municipal Band by reason of its inherent qualities, and its acquired attributes—the former being its local "call" as the medium of good, inspiriting, elevating…

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Fair Rents Court First Held in the District

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 3

It is interesting to note that the first Fair Rents Court held in the Hawkesbury district was conducted by Mr. W. J. Camphin, Chamber Magistrate, of the Central Police…

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Blacktown Show the Luncheon Speeches

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 2

The luncheon was held in a large marquee, and was well attended, several ladies being present. The seats at the top table were almost wholly occupied by members…

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Trains to the Show (The Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 11

Dear Sir,—At the last meeting of the show committee no mention was made of engaging a special train to run to the show. It is to be hoped that the…

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Sport in the River Successful, Swimming Carnival. R. Maisey Takes Three Events

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 3

Swimming, like cricket on account of overseas visitors, is booming just how and new clubs are springing up very where the latest being the Windsor Swimming Club…

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The Hawkesbury Show Only Five Weeks Off

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 8

To some it may seem a somewhat startling discovery to realise that the Hawkesbury Show is only five weeks off. It seems to have come upon us this year almost…

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Our Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 8

Steadily drawing nigh—the Hawkesbury's big show. Have you seen about getting a schedule, and are you arranging for your exhibits. Don't delay. The earlier…

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The Hawkesbury Show. Entries Close This

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 9

"See one Show, and you see the lot," some cocksure people contend. These remarks may apply to tin-pot Shows—but they certainly have no bearing on one of…

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The Hawkesbury Show. Exceptionally Big Entry. Record for Sporting Events

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

Entries for the Hawkesbury Show closed on Saturday, and although at the time of writing they have not been counted, we have been informed that an exceptionally…

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The Show. a Final Appeal

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

At the time of writing (Wednesday) weather conditions continue glorious, and we join with all well-wishers of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association in…

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The Show Social a Brilliant Success

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 11

Despite the wretched weather conditions that prevailed last week-end, the attendance at the annual show social in aid of the parochial funds of St. Matthew's…

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After the Show Vile Language in Trains

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 8

At Parramatta Police Court last week, before. Mr. A. O. Butler, S.M., James Hicken(31) pleaded guilty to a charge of using indecent language in a railway carriage at…

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Show Notes

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 4

One of the outstanding features of the Hawkesbury Show were the Agricultural. Bureau exhibits, particularly that staged by the Lower Portland Bureau. We give…

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Blacktown Park and Show-ground

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 3

Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A. has received the following communication from the Department of Lands:—Dear Sir,—Referring to previous correspondence respecting your…

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Blacktown Park and Show-ground

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 7

Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., has received the following from the Department of Lands:— Dear Sir,—Referring to the…

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Proposed New Rectory. Annual Fair at Riverstone. Takings Exceed £100

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 2

A real Springtime scene was revealed at the Oddfellows' Hall, Riverstone, on Friday afternoon last, the occasion of the official opening by Mrs. J. J. Paine, of Windsor…

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