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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1896

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The Singleton Argus. SATURDAY, 22nd AUGUST, 1896. the Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 August 1896 · page 4

THE Show, which to-day becomes a thing of the post, and occupies last place in point of time on the record of the Northern Agricultural…

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Letter to the Editor. the Fair Basis of Assessment for Country Lands

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1896 · page 3

SIR,—Conditional purchasers with special areas, who have lately been re-assessed at higher prices by the Tamworth Land Board, may fairly ask "Upon what basis have we…

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The Naval Fair

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 2

The naval fair in aid of the funds of St. Patrick's Church, which opened in the Mechanics' Hall yesterday week, was brought to a close on Saturday night. The…

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The Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 2

After the representative of the AROUS had copied the list of awards at the recent show, a couple of alterations were made by the judges. In class 463, "Pair trussed…

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Match against Somerset. Home Team Making a Fair Stand [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 3

The Australian eleven commenced their 31st match to-day at Taunton, against Somerset. The following is the Somerset…

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Prizewinners at the Late Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 August 1896 · page 2

We have to direct attention to the advt. in another column, announcing that the prizewinners at the late Show of either cups or medals, who prefer to obtain cash…

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Local News. Vanity Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 2

Women may worry over wearing apparel, complexion, etc., but if they wish good health Wolfe's Schnapps is recommended. Buy bottles intact…

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School of Arts Industrial Fair

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 5

A meeting of the committee having in hand the industrial exhibition and fancy fair in aid of the West Maitland School of Arts, was held on Tuesday at the institution. Mr. W. T. Lindsay occupied the…

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School of Arts Fancy Fair and Industrial Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 September 1896 · page 6

For some years past the committee of the West Maitland School of. Arts has been hampered in its operations owing to the financial position of the institution. In consequence of the large amount…

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School of Arts Fancy Fair AND Industrial Exhibition. the Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 September 1896 · page 2

The fancy fair and industrial exhibition, organised by the ladies of the town, in aid of the funds of' the West Maitland School of Arts was opened this afternoon by the Hon J. N. Brunker' Judging by…

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School of Arts Fancy Fair AND Industrial Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 September 1896 · page 6

What Mr. Lindsay said yesterday at the opening of the fancy fair industrial exhibition in Blair's buildings, in aid of the West Maitland School of Arts, we can fully subscribe to. In…

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School of Ails Fancy Fair AND Industrial Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 September 1896 · page 2

The fair in aid of the West Maitland School of Arts, held in Blair's building, was continued last evening with great success, the attendance being large and business good. The stailholders were…

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School of Arts Fancy Fair and Industrial Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 September 1896 · page 3
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The fancy fair and industrial exhibition in aid of the West Maitland School of Arts was continued in Blair's buildings last evening with great success. The attendance was large, and business fairly good,…

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School of Arts Fancy Fair and Industrial Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 September 1896 · page 2

The fancy fair and industrial exhibition in aid of West Maitland School of Arts. which commenced on Wednesday last, was brought to a conclusion on Saturday evening, when there was a large…

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H. R. A. and H. Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 October 1896 · page 5

The first quarterly mooting of the now committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, this afternoon. There wore present— Messrs…

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School of Arts Fancy Fair and Industrial Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 October 1896 · page 5

A meeting of the committee which organised the late fancy fair and industrial exhibition in aid of the West Maitland School of Arts was held this afternoon at the institution. Mr. W. T. Lindsay…

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Gosford Wild Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 October 1896 · page 3

On Saturday morning, the Hon. J. N. Branker was met at the Railway Station by the Mayor, Aldermen, and members of the Gosford Wild Flower Show Committee, and welcomed to Gorford…

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The International Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 October 1896 · page 3

A deputation waited upon the Premier this morning and urged upon him the desirability of selecting Centennial park as the site for the International Exhibition. Mr. Reid said the proposal made by…

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The Legs of Famous Ladies. an Exhibition of Celebrated Garters

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1896 · page 2

An exceedingly interesting collection has just been shown at the well-known establishment on the Boulevard Madelaine in Paris, and it attracted continuous crowds during the entire…

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