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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1906

388 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 20

The Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 4

A correspondent signing "Pro Bono Publico" sends a letter concerning the forthcoming show, but haz omitted to attach the writer's real name, and for…

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The Approaching Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 August 1906 · page 5

The committee of the Northern Agricultural Association met on Saturday and transacted a quantity of business in connection with the coming show. There were…

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Agricultural Society

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Committee of Management of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, was held in the committee room on the Show Ground…

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Sale of Show Privileges

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

The refreshment and catering privileges in connection with the approaching show were sold by auction, at the Oddfellows' Hall yesterday…

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Local and General. The Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

Those interested in the forthcoming show at Singleton are reminded that entries for all exhibits close with the secretary (Mr. C. Poppenhagen) at Singleton to-morrow…

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South African Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 5

[?] South African colonies' combined exhi[?]n products will open in London in [?]ary next, and will be transferred in [?] to provincial centres. It is intended…

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Sydney Horse Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 2

At the Sydney Horse Show yesterday, which brought forth a splendid collection of exhibits, the Maltland Brewing Company were included amongst the competitors for the best turnouts, and carried oft second…

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Agricultural Show [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 2

The first annual show and sales of the Agricultural Society commenced this manning. There was a good display of exhibits…

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Quirindi Polo Carnival

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 2

The current number of the Town and Country Journal should be of more than ordinary interest, locally, as among the illustrations are a number of well…

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Methodist Cake and Apron Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1906 · page 2

The cake and apron fair recently held in the Stroud School of Arts on behalf of the Stroud Methodist Trust Fund was a most successful function…

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H. R. A. and H. Association

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 13

The monthly meeting of the Committee of Management of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, was held in the committee room on the Show Ground…

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Fair Criticism. the American Idea

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 6

There is an interesting illustration on the subject of the freedom of the American Press in a case referred to by the "Atlantic Monthly." The three sisters…

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A Show of Last Century. Reminiscences by an " Ancient."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 3

" Wombwell's Wild Beast Show" was established in 1805, and there are some of the pioneers of the Australian States who remember visits paid to it in the days when they were young. Wombwell's…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 August 1906 · page 4

Special attractions are announced for the third clay of the Singleton Show, which, is to be held next week. The programme comprises wood chopping, buckjumping, and horse drawing contests, pony and horse…

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Singleton Letter. the Show Entries. [?]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 August 1906 · page 7

[?] entires for the [?] closed last Wednesday 2608 for 1905, show [?] 2344, as against 2608 for 1905, show[?]ecrease of 264. The sections right…

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Durham A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1906 · page 1

The meeting of the Committee of the above, held on Thursday afternoon last, was attended as follows:—Mr G. A. Mackay (President in…

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St. Mary's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1906 · page 2

A grand fancy fair in aid of St. Mary's Church will be held in the Town Hall, commencing on Wednesday, September 26. and continuing for the following four days and…

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Show Entries

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 August 1906 · page 2

As was generally anticipated, there is a decrease in the entries for this year's show, though many sections have filled better than expected. The…

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Stones of Colonial Life. a New Zealand Exhibition Contest

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1906 · page 2

THE various committees of the forthcoming New Zealand International Exhibition are covering the ground with admirable thoroughness. The…

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The Forthcoming Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 August 1906 · page 2

Judging from the number of entries recedved! in the stock sections for the forthcoming Show, under ,the auspices of the N. A. Association next week,…

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