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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1893

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The Singleton Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 September 1893 · page 2

POSTPONEMENTS are usually disastrous; but the delay of one week on the part of the Singleton show beneficial. The weather had been…

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The Northern Agricultural Association's Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 3

twenty-fifth annual show of the Northern "Agricultural Association, that for 1893, opened amid some what disastrous surroundings. The…

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Additional Awards at the Singleton Show

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 3

We give below a number of awards which were made too late to be included in the prize schedule of the show, printed elsewhere, and also the list of judges:—…

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Parliament Further Pro- Rogued a Fair Holiday [By Telegraph]. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 5

PARLIAMENT was further prorogued to-day until the 19th of September when, however, it will not meet for the despatch of business, but will be…

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Northern Agricultural Association's Show. [From Our Own Reporters.]

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 7

The twenty-fifth show of the Northern Agricultural Association has come and gone, but it has left behind it some very unique circumstances which will probably be remembered about "the…

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N. A. Association's Show Judges' Awards. Horses. Blood Houses

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 7

[?] over three years old. Patrick M'Carthy's Scots' Grey by Musket; W. A. Hamilton's Neptune, second. 7 entries Stallion, two years and not exceeding…

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The Late Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 September 1893 · page 3

IN the report of the late show in our last issue a few errors and omissions occurred. In the pony classes, the prize for fastest pony, not exceeding 12 hands high, was…

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CORRESPONDENCE Judging at the Late Show. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 September 1893 · page 2

Sir,—In the ARGUS of Saturday the manner of awarding some of the prizes in the pavilion at the late Show is compared to horse racing (where the…

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

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 September 1893 · page 3

SIR,—There are but few cities or towns which do not rejoice in the possession of some peculiarity, advantage, or monopoly – particularly their…

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Agricultural Show Accident Terrible Injuries Inflicted

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 September 1893 · page 2

SHORTLY after 5 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon a painful sensation was caused on the Albury show ground by a terrible misadventure which occurred…

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A Show Ground Accident. (Evening News Telegraph.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1893 · page 7

Shortly after 5 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon a painful sensation was caused on the Albury Show Ground by a terrible misadventure which occurred to a lad named Mee, 14 yearsold, and son of Mr. T. Mee. tailor, of Albury. Young Mee was…

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Awards at the Chicago Exhibition

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1893 · page 6

In the Herald's issue of Monday there is a telegram from its special correspondent giving the awards for forestry for New South Wales, 19 in number, and this information…

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The Show-room Lady

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1893 · page 5

The show-room lady is beautiful and dazzling, but with a beauty and a dazzle very different, for instance, from that of the barmaid. Those attractions are, as they say in art, laid on much thicker…

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The Bazaar and Flower Show in East Maitland

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 4

The Bazaar in aid of St. Peter's Church, East Maitland, was continued on Thursday afternoon and evening. There was a fair attendance, and some good business was done during the evenings…

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The Chicago Exhibition. Awards to Australian Wines. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 October 1893 · page 3

A LETTER has been received by Mr M'Millan, President of the Chicago Exhibition Commission, from the Executive Commissioner, Dr. Renwick…

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Fair Play and No Favour. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1893 · page 6

SIR,—Can you or your correspondents answer the following questions:—1. On what grounds have the Government resolved to re-erect the embankment at Cummins' farm, Oakhampton? 2[?] Has the…

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The Chicago Exhibition

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1893 · page 3

The following letter from Mr. Jas. B. Hannay, at the World's Fair at Chicago, has been received by Mr. J. D. Prentice, who has allowed us to publish it. It will be found interesting to our numerous…

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Industrial Exhibition in Connection with the Congregational Church, West Maitland

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1893 · page 5

Yesterday an Industrial Exhibition was opened in the Town Hall, West Maitland, in connection with the Congregational Christian Endeavour Society Juvenile Association. The Rev. A. W…

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The Chicago Exhibition. Statement of Accounts. [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 November 1893 · page 5

The statement of accounts of the Chicago Exhibition shows a balance available for distribution among the holders of capital stock of two and…

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Industrial Exhibition in Connection with the Congregational Church, West Maitland

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 November 1893 · page 3

A large attendance has rewarded the efforts of the promoters of the above since its inauguration, especially in the evenings, when there has been the attraction of music both vocal and instrumental in…

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