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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

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British Empire Exhibition

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 6

The secretary of the Australian Meat Council advises that at the request of the Empire Exhibition Commission he has completed arrangements with shippers in…

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H. D. A. A. the 1925 Show the Official Opening Governor to Be Invited Horticultural Section Decided on

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 5

A meeting of the Council of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association was held on Friday afternoon, when there were present: General Paine (in the chair…

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Governor to Open Hawkesbury Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 3

Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., has received the following from the Official Secretary to His Excellency the Governor, dated 16/2/25:—…

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Castle Hill Show Record Entries and Splendid Exhibits

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 8

The popularity of the Castle Hill Show, not only as a reunion in the district but as a try-out for exhibitors who intend to patronise the Royal Show at Easter, is proved…

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Royal Easter Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 5

The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society states that entries for the forthcoming Royal Easter Show are coming in very well. Early entries that have already closed…

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Castle Hill Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

We take from the "Cumberland Argus" the following account of the luncheon and official opening speeches at Castle Hill show: OFFICIAL LUNCHEON…

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News From the Interior Agricultural Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 1

Thursday was quite a holiday in Windsor, Wilberforce, Pitt Town, and the adjoining districts. A stranger arriving in Windsor on Thursday morning, not know…

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Eighty Years Ago Hawkesbury's First Show Society Formed in 1845

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 1

Mr. A. J. Morton, of 56 Hunter-street, Sydney, has sent to Manor Philip Charley, President of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association, portion of a copy of…

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Riverstone methodist Fair Its Social and Financial Success Receipts Total £60

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 3

The Methodist autumn fair took place last Friday, 20th inst., in the Olympia Theatre, Riverstone. It was officially opened at the afternoon session by Mrs. A. M. Angliss…

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Benefit Race Meeting to Be Held at Hawkesbury For' Hospital and Show Society

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 4

The committee of the Hawkesbury Race Club have generously decided to give a benefit race meeting, and the total profits will he divided between the Windsor…

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Hawkesbury Show the Event of the Year Entries Closes April. 11

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 5

The great event of the year in the Hawkesbury District is less than a month away. The Hawkesbury Show opens on April 30th, and will continue on May 1st and 2nd. The…

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St. Albans. Tea Meeting and Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 1

The annual tea meeting and show in connection with the local Church of England was held on 27th ultimo, and proved to be a great success financially, about £60…

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Hawkesbury Show the Event of the Season Entries Close This

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 1

"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 the…

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H. D. A. A. the Benefit Race Meeting Preparing for the Show

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 16

A meeting of the Council of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association was held on Friday afternoon, when there were present:—Major Charley (President),…

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Hawkesbury Show Good Entries

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 April 1925 · page 3

All roads will lead to the Hawkesbury show ground on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 31st, and May 1st and 2nd— when tile annual show—the great mecca of…

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The Show Next Week's Big Event Increased Entries Attractive Sporting Programme

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 4

Great activity is being displayed in making the final preparations for the Hawkesbury Show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week, and just now the office…

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"As Good As Ever" Lower Portland Triumphs Eighth Annual Show Opened by Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A.

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 1

Notwithstanding the fact that the district is passing through a particularly dry season, the eighth annual exhibition of the Lower Portland Agricultural Bureau can be classed "as good as ever." Under such trying circumstances it is a wonder that products of the soil could be gathered…

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"Better Than The Last" Freeman's Reach Show Striking Exhibit of Maize Visiting Politicians Impressed

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 5

"I was present at your two previous shows and can honestly say that this year is better than the last."—Mr. A. G. Manning, M.P. "I have seen to-day the best quality products I have ever seen in my life."—Senator General Cox…

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Show Notes

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 5

It is said that four of the worst "crooks" in Sydney were at Hawkesbury Show on Friday. It speaks well for the vigilance of the police that no cases of pocket-picking…

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H. D. A. A. Show Profit About £75. Good Financial Position

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 5

Despite the fact that the prize money was increased by about £50 for the 1925 show of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association, this year's show closed…

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