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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

307 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 2 of 16

Durham A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 2

A special meeting of Committee was held on Wednesday last. There were present —Messrs T. Irwin (in the chair), J. Sheridan, G. A. Mackay, W…

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The Muswellbrook Show

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 2

At a meeting of the Schedule Committee of the above, held on the 2nd instant, it was resolved, inter alia, that the judges of stock be requested to put into writing the reason…

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Local News. Royal Agricultural Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 2

The annual metropolitan exhibition, at Moore Park. Sydney, takes place on the days between March 29 and April 4. The prize list amounts to £3000. Entries for…

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U. H. P. and A. Association. Show Ground Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

A MEETING of the above-named Committee was held on the Show Ground on Saturday last There were present —Messrs. R. T. Keys (President), J…

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St. Paul's Chrysanthemum Show

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 2

A meeting of the executive committee of the above was held at Athelstane on Tuesday afternoon, when, after discussion the 12th and 13th April were decided upon…

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State Butter Show. Conditions of Competition. The " Gold Medal Brand."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 3

THE first of the State butt[?]r show competition commenced in Sydney on Thursday. There were 29 entries, and a wire has been sent to the manager…

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Holiday for the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

THE Murrurundi, Singleton and West Maitland Municipal Councils have consented to Thursday, 23rd March next, the second day of the Show, being…

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Letter to the Editor. Show Judges and Their Decisions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 3

SIR.—I am surprised to find your Muswellbrook representative writing so disparagingly of this district's Pastoral and Agricultural Association's latest efforts to still further increase the educational…

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Autumn Chrysanthemum Show

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 2

A meeting of lady members of St. Paul's congregation was held in the Schoolroom on Wednesday afternoon in response to an advertisement which appeared in our last issue…

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Show Judges and Their Decisions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 2

THE following letter appeared in Thursday's Maitland Mercury: —Sir,—I am surprised to find your Muswellbrook representative writing…

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Royal Agricultural Society

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 4

ELABORATE preparations are being made for the holding of the Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society which opens on the 29th March and…

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THE Muswellbrook Chronicle O, sacred weapon, left for truth's defence, Sole dread of folly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee! but with honest zeal To rouse the henchman of the public weal Wednesday, March 1, 1899. Train Arrangements for the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 2

THE President of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, who is at present in Sydney representing the local P. and S. P. Board on a…

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Improvements on the Maitland Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1899 · page 2

Extensive preparations are going on in connection with the annual exhibition which will be conducted by the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association on the 19th, 20th, and 21st April…

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Upper Hunter P. and A. Association. the Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 3

A LARGELY attended meeting of the committee was held at the secretary office Bridge Street, on Wednesday last, when a voluminous amount of correspondence…

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An Odd Fair

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

The Queen of Italy has made an odd fad of collecting old shoes, slippers, and boots that have some historic or romantic interest attaching to them. Thus she…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 3

A largely Attended meeting of the Committee of the above was held in the Secretary's office on Wednesday last when a voluminous amount of correspondence was dealt with…

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The Coming Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

THE fact that the date of our annual Show is drawing near is brought under the notice of readers and intending exhibitors by the announcement in…

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Improvements on the Maitland Show Ground

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 7

Extensive preparations are going on in connection with the annual exhibition which will be conducted by the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association on the 19th, 20th, and 21st April…

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Upper Hunter P and A Association Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the Committee was held in the Secretary's office,Bridge Street, on Wednesday last, when a voluminous amount of…

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The Coming Show. Agricultural Exhibit and Train Arrangements

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

MR. E. C. BRECHT is in receipt of a telegram from Mr. R. T. Keys, President of the P. and A. Association, to the effect that he, with Mr. R. G. D…

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