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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1890

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The Annual Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 August 1890 · page 2

With boating hearts for many a day the people of Singleton watched every indication of the weather, and speculated upon the probabilities of their anxiety…

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Educational Competition and Fancy Work Exhibition, Goulburn River. (From our Correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1890 · page 4

This somewhat novel entertainment eventuated on Saturday last, August 23rd, after being postponed from July last. It seeded as though those in charge of the affair were gifted with a knowledge…

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[?]. A. Association's Show. Judges' Awards. Horses. Blood Horses

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 August 1890 · page 4

Stallion, over three years old. P. M'Carthy's Yellow Jacket; P. M'Carthy's Henchman. second; H. C. White's Pontiff, highly commended 10 entries…

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Northern Agricultural Association. Twenty-second Annual Show. Second Day, Thursday, August 28. (From our own Reporters.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1890 · page 2

It would be a singular circumstance indeed if an exhibition held at Singleton were attended with wet weather. It has rained at Singleton at show time, but the quantity of rain that fell was not sufficient…

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

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 September 1890 · page 3

SIR,—Although perhaps it is of no use making suggeations to the ruling powers of the N. A. Association as to the placing of live stock exhibits at the next show, it may…

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

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 September 1890 · page 2

DEAD SIR,,—In connection with the specia prize offered by the Committee of the Northern Agricultural Association to the junior students attending the Technical…

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The Royal Agricultural Society's Show. (Australasian, Sept. 6.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1890 · page 2

The agricultural, show of last week was the mo[?] successful yet held by the Royal Society. There was an excellent show and a large attendance, so that the most important event of the season…

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

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 September 1890 · page 2

SIR,—I will thank you very much if you will allow me space to reply to a letter "Re Stewards Singleton Show" published by your contemporary on the 2nd instant, from…

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Mr H. J. Miner and the Singleton Show. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 September 1890 · page 2

SIR, Judicial reasons, which must suggest themselves to you. preclude me from commenting upon Mr Miner'n insulting and defamatory letter which you gave publicity…

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Skating Carnival and Dance

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 20 September 1890 · page 2

Contrary to expectations, there was a good attendance of the public at the skating carnival (the last of the season) in the Oddfellows' Hall on…

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Nihilism in Russia. Number V a Fair Niu[?]list

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 September 1890 · page 1

The colonel's thin lips curved in a satanic smile, as be one day intimated to mc that I was not alone in my captivity. "Great Heaven [?] I thought. "Is it…

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The Albion Cricket Club and the H. R. A. AND H. ASSOCIATION. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1890 · page 3

SIR,—I desire through the columns of your paper to correct a statement made by a member of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association at the annual meeting held last Monday…

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Mining Exhibition in London. the Colonies' Awards. London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 October 1890 · page 4

THE jurors have made their awards in connection with the exhibits at the Mining Exhibition at the Crystal Palace. Diplomas have been awarded to the…

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Chicago Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 October 1890 · page 2

Mr G. Collins Levey, C.M.G., has been appointed British Executive Commissioner to the Chicago Exhabition. He will visit the Australian colonies with the view of…

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Flower, Poultry, and Pigeon Show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 1 November 1890 · page 2

In the face of a rather adverse season, the above Association carried out their thirteenth annual flower exhibition, with which was connected a show of poultry and pigeons, to a successful issue…

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Flower, Poultry, and Pigeon Show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association. Second Day

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 1 November 1890 · page 4

The energetic workers in the carrying out of the above show were gladdened with fine weather yesterday—in fact it would be difficult to get better weather. Though the sun was warm, it was…

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The Flower Show

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1890 · page 2

This exhibition was open on Friday evening. There was a fair attendance, and, the night being fine, the visitors thoroughly enjoyed themselves viewing the flowers in the two pavilions, or in…

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Prince Wales' Birthday. Half-holiday Association Sports Sports on the Show Ground

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 November 1890 · page 2

IN Singleton as in other parts of the colonies the anniversary of the birthday of the Prince of Wales is one of the most popular holidays in the year, and…

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School of A its Exhibition

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 6 December 1890 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the School of Arts was held on Monday evening to consider several matters concerning the Exhibition of School work on Friday next. Mr. E…

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Exhibition of School Work

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 13 December 1890 · page 2

THE third annual exhibition of school work held under the auspices, of the Scone School of Arts Committee eventuated yesterday, under the most…

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