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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1887

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Wine Awards at the Sydney Exhibition. (From the Herald

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1887 · page 15

The first event in connection with the Metropolitan Exhibition in Moore Park, viz., wine judging, was concluded on Wednesday. The following is a list of the awards:—Class 350, for the…

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The Agricultural Society's Exhibition in Sydney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1887 · page 4

The annual show of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales was begun on Friday at Moore Park, Sydney, in inauspicious conditions. Heavy rain had fallen during the forenoon, and there was…

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Sydney Agricultural Society's Show. [From Greville's Telegraph Co.] Monday, received 10.35 p.m

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1887 · page 5

The attendance to-day was only moderate, owing to the weather being very cold. The Tribune Cup was won by the Hon. John Eales' grey horse Myrtle; and the Distance…

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Jumping at the Sydney Exhibition. [By Telegraph From a Correspondent.] Monday Evening

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1887 · page 5

At the Exhibition to-day, Mr. John Eales', jun.[?] horse Myrtle won the Tribune jumping prize, Dart (who won at the Hawkesbury Show) being second, and Lady Carrington third. The jumping was the…

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The Tribune Hunters' Plate at the Sydney Exhibition. (From the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1887 · page 3

The second and final contest for the Tribune Hunters' Plate in connection with the Agricultural Society of New South Wales, came off at Moore Park on Monday, in the presence of a vast multitude…

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Original Correspondence. Jams at the Late Show. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1887 · page 12

SIR,—In looking, in Tuesday's Mercury, 24th instant, over a special meeting held in connection with the H. R. A. and H. Association, I notice a motion moved by Mr. Bishop, where he accuses me…

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H. R. A. and H. Association Ploughing Matches

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 June 1887 · page 5

The following entries have been made for the Ploughing Matches, which take place to-morrow (Friday), June 3rd, on Mrs. Love's farm at Bolwarra:—…

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Upper Hunter P. and A. Association's Show. (From Our Own Reporter.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 June 1887 · page 4

THE eighth show held under the auspices of the above Association took place at Muswellbrook on Wednesday and Thursday, and under the most unfavourable circumstances,…

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The Eighth Show of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association. [From Our Own Reporters.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 June 1887 · page 17

On Wednesday last the eighth Show of the above Association was opened at Muswellbrook in very unfavourable circumstances, the weather, a prime factor in these exhibitions, as in all outdoor…

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Muswellbrook Show. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1887 · page 3

SIR,—On reading report, in Saturday's Mercury, of Muswellbrook Show, I see that I am put down for second prize, whereas I took first prize in tip drays. Hoping you will correct the mistake, I…

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Muswellbrook Show. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1887 · page 3

SIR,—In your report of the above Show, published in Saturday's issue of your paper, I am mentioned as one of the "unsuccessful exhibitors" in the fat stock section. A reference to the schedule…

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Sir Robert Wisdom at a Fair Trade League

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1887 · page 7

The Herald's London correspondent, writing April 29, says:—Spasmodie efforts are ocasionally being made to revive the fair trade fallacy, but without success. During the week attempts have been made…

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Agricultural Show at Wingham. (Manning River Times, June 4.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1887 · page 2

The third annual exhibition under the auspices of the Upper Manning A. and H. Association commenced on Wednesday last. Owing to the continuous rain on that day there was only a small…

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Original Correspondence. the Muswellbrook Show. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1887 · page 4

SIR,—Kindly allow us to correct an error, which occurred in your report of the Show held at Muswellbrook on the first and second of June. In class 176 for best white sweeet wine, you…

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The National Fair Trade League

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1887 · page 14

The National Fair Trade League have made singularly little progress in their endeavours to persuade the people of this country to accept their proposals, not only here, but in many of the…

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The Meeting in Exhibition Building

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 June 1887 · page 2

The Governor, Sir Henry Parkes, and the Mayor of Sydney had a consultation to-day with regard to the Jubilee meeting for to-morrow evening. In order…

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Mr. Gladstone at the American Exhibition

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1887 · page 3

On April 28, Mr. Gladstone, accompanied by Mrs. Gladstone, visited the American Exhibition, which is to be opened at West Brompton on May 9. The right bon. gentleman drove up to the building…

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The Late Pastoral and Agricultural Show at Muswellbrook. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1887 · page 4

SIR,—I see by a list of prizes in the Mercury that I was awarded a prize for one sort of wine, and in a later issue of the Mercury a letter signed "Brecht Bros.," stating that they were awarded…

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Opening of the Adelaide Exhibition. (By Telegraph to the Herald.) Adelaide

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1887 · page 13

The ceremonial connected with the opening of the Jubilee Exhibition took place to-day, and was a great success. Early in the morning light showers fell and the day broke gloomily, but about noon the…

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The New South Wales Court at the Adelaide Exhibition. (From the Herald's Special Reporter.) Adelaide

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1887 · page 15

There are still to arrive 200 packages of exhibits from Sydney. Nevertheless, an exceedingly creditable display has been made with the exhibits distributed over the New South Wales Court in the…

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