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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1899

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Federal Campaign a Disgraceful Exhibition. Howling Anti-Billites in Sydney. A Great Vote Favourable to the Bill

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 May 1899 · page 3

The crowd at the Sydney Town Hall on Monday night was remarkable; it seemed as if no part of the vast room could held any more people. But as a…

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Durham A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 2

A meeting of Committee was held on Wednesday last. There were present: Messrs G. S. Waller (in the chair), J. Barnes, P. J. Pitzgerald, R…

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A Dangerous Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 3

A man named Hardy, who has been giving exhibitions no a rope walker, dropped 100 feet through a net at the Alexandria Palace and was grievously hurt…

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Earl's Court Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 3

Sir T. J. Lipton in taking great interest in the Victorian Wine Court at the Earl's Court Exhibition. He is assisting to make the necessary arrangements and select a staff of officials…

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Humorous Column. Spoilt the Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1899 · page 1

Bishop Temple relates a good story of the inconvenience which he has experienced from his musical defect. Worshipping on one occasion in an…

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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 benchman of the public weal Saturday, May 6, 1899. A Fair Trial

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 2

AT the present juncture the speaker or writer who best assists the electors to maintain the judicial attitude with which, they have been invested by…

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The Greater Britain Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 3

Immense crowds witnessed the Duke of Cambridge open the Greater Britain Exhibition…

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Greater Britain Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 3

Mr. J. W. Taverner, the Victorian Minister of Agriculture, and Mr. J. E. Sherrard, the secretary of the Victorian Executive Committee, have completed the Victorian Court at the Greater Britain…

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Durham A. and H. Association

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 10

A meeting of the Durham A. and H. Association was held on the 3rd inst at School of Arts, Dungog. There were present—Messrs. G. S. Waller (in the chair), J. Barnes, P. J. FitzGerald. R. Moylan, S…

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Upper Manning Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 10

The fifteenth annual show of the Upper Manning Agricultural and Horticultural Society took place at Wingham on the 4th add 5th instant, and as regards attendance, quality of exhibits, and…

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Greater Britain Exhibition. London, May 9

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 5

Immense crowds witnessed the Duke of Cambridge open the Greater Britain Exhibition. Mr. J. W. Taverner, the Victorian Minister of Agriculture, and Mr. J. E. Sherrard, the secretary…

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The Late Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 2

THE success of the late show from a financial point of view, may be guaged from the fact that after payment of all expenses connected there with the Hon…

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Durham Agricultural and Horticultural Association. Twelfth Annual Show. Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 3

Fine but close weather favoured the annual show of the Durham Agricultural and Horticultural Association, which was officially declared open at noon to-day by Mr. Walter Bennett, member…

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Durham Agricultural and Horticultural Association. Twelfth Annual Show. Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 May 1899 · page 3

The annual show opened here yesterday by Mr. Walter Bennett, M.P., is generally voted one of the most successful over held at Dungog, and many were the compliment and congratulations showered…

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Durham A. & H. Association. Twelfth Annual Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 2

The annual Exhibition held on Wednesday and Thursday last, under the auspices of the above Association, was a very great success. The weather on…

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Dungog A. & H. Association's Show. Dungog

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 7

The annual show opened here yesterday by Mr. Walter Bennett, M.P., is generally voted one of the most successful ever held at Dungog, and many were the compliments and congratulations showered…

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The Federal Fair

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 June 1899 · page 2

To-night Mr C H. Dight, M.P., will open the Federal Fair, which is being organised by the W.C.T.U., in the Elite Hall. It will remain open on the two following…

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The Article Club Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 June 1899 · page 3

The Duke of Connaught, who was accompanied by the Duchess of Connaught, formally opened the exhibition at the Crystal Palace organised by the Article Club. The Agents-General were present…

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A Federal Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon a sale of work, under the auspices of the Women's Christina Temperance Union (which has for its motto: For God, Home, and Humanity), and having the above happy and…

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Greater Britain Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 June 1899 · page 3

The Duke of York, accompanied by the Duchess of York, visited the Greater Britain Exhibition at End's Court yesterday, They were greatly interested in the Victorian Court. Mr. J. W…

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