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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1879

231 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 12

The Queensland Exhibition. (By Telegraph to the S. M. Herald.) Brisbane

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 August 1879 · page 16

The following is the list of awards:— Blood Horses: Stallions, 4 years and over. —H. Benjamin's Attila, first prize; Bell and Son's Brigadier, second prize. Three years…

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International Exhibition. Local Committee

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 August 1879 · page 4

A meeting of the local committee was held at the Council Chambers, West Maitland, yesterday afternoon. There were present:— The Mayor, Mr. James Fullford, jun., in the…

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Jerilderie Pastoral Show. (By Telegraph to the Herald.) Jerilderie

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 August 1879 · page 6

The Riverina Pastoral and Agricultural Society's show was held here to-day, with fair success. Heavy rain fell during the morning, and continued until midday, which interfered…

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The International Exhibition Commission. to the Editor of the Echo

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 August 1879 · page 6

Sir,—Referring to one of your sub-leaders in yesterday's issue, I sincerely trust that the four honorary members of the International Exhibition Commission who have sent in their resignations may, under the…

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The Jumping Prizes at the Singleton Show. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 6 August 1879 · page 2

SIR,—In a copy of your paper dated the 20th July and forwarded to me, apparently from the office, their appears a programme of the forthcoming Show, and I desire to draw…

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Sydney International Exhibition. Special Telegram. [Through Greville's Telegram Co.] SYDNEY

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1879 · page 2

At a meeting of the Commissioners this afternoon, the date of the opening of the Exhibition was fixed for Wednesday, September l7th…

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Sydney International Exhibition. [Through Greville's Telegram Company.] Friday, 7.20 p.m

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1879 · page 4

At a meeting of the Commissioners this afternoon, the date of the opening of the Exhibition was fixed for Wednesday, September 17…

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Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Society. (By telegraph to the Herald.) Corowa

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1879 · page 6

The third annual show of the Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held today, and passed off with considerable success. The exhibits were numerous in all classes,…

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The International Exhibition. the Wines

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1879 · page 5

Mr. Alfred Vindin, the Hon. Secretary to ths local Exhibition Committee, has handed us a letter from the Commission, which will prove of interest to wine exhibitors. The…

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The Show at Singleton. (By Telegraph.) Singleton, Monday night

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1879 · page 5

Entries are coming in very fast. About one thousand have already been received. The show will be a splendid exhibition. Preparations are progressing moat favorably…

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Forbes Pastoral and Agricultural Show. (By telegraph to the Herald.) Forbes

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1879 · page 6

The Forbes Pastoral and Agricultural Show to-day was a fair success. The weather being very wet militated against the show, but there was a pretty good attendance. The exhibition…

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International Exhibition

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1879 · page 1

TEMPORARY offices for the different international commissioners are being established in their respective courts, and the work of fitting and ornamenting is…

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The Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association. the Flower Show

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1879 · page 6

Elsewhere will be found the schedule of prizes to be offered for competition at the flower show to be held under the direction of the above association. The number, value, and variety of the prizes ought…

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The Singleton Show Dinner. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1879 · page 2

SIR,—I see by your report of Wednesday' that Mr. Edward Dixon "did not think, a dinner was practicable, as experience had shown that local resources were not equal to…

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The Albury Pastoral and Agricultural Society. (By telegraph to the S. M. Herald.) Albury

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1879 · page 6

The annual exhibition of the Albury and Border Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society was held to-day, and proved to be the best gathering that has taken place…

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The International Exhibition. Local Committee

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1879 · page 4

A meeting of the local committee was held in the Council Chamber, West Maitland, yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Mr. J. Fullford, jun.), presided. There were also…

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The Sydney International Exhibition. (From Saturday's Echo.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1879 · page 6

The work of preparing the various courts in the Exhibition Palace, as the main building may now fitly be called, are being prosecuted with vigour. Victoria, Queensland, and New…

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Coal Sections for the Exhibition. (Newcastle Herald of Saturday.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 August 1879 · page 6

With a view to giving a representative trophy of the rich coal fields of the Hunter River District, the various collieries are sending to Sydney a highly interesting collection…

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Coal Sections for the Exhibition

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 20 August 1879 · page 1

WITH a view to giving a representative trophy of- the rich coal fields of the Hunter River District, the various collieries are sending to Sydney a highly…

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Sydney International Exhibition. Special Telegram. Sydney

The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1879 · page 3

ON the suggestion of growers of heavy combing wool, the Commission offers the following additional prizes :-SubClass 35 A, for the best bale of combing…

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