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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1908

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Fine Show of Jersey Cattle. the King's Sheep

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 July 1908 · page 7

"The quicksilver went up with the sun this morning," said a west country cowman in the interval of washing down a great Hereford bull with buckets of water. "It's a…

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Franco-british Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 3

In my London personel notes, to date May 29th, Marie writes me that she was present at the Australian Court of the Franco-British Exhibition, upon the occasion of the visit of their…

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Horse Parade Show and Sales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 4

The schedules for the Horse Parade Shew which begins on August 5 are now ready, and intending exhibitors are advised to apply early for particulars of this important event in order that proper…

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International Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 3

The Board of Trade has formed a branch dealing with matters relating to British participation in future international exhibitions, and to superintend the organisation…

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The Scottish National Exhibition a Mahommaedan Ceremony

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 7

Yesterday's sunshine (says the "Scotsman" of May 22) made the Exhibition a very pleasant place of resort. There were evidently many holiday-makers present. One…

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Anglo-french Exhibition. Shepherd's Bush. Special Attractions

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 5

The "Dally News" of the 16th April wrote:— In the fairy City of White Palaces which will constitute the great Entente…

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Franco-british Exhibition

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 7

In my London personal notes, to date May 29th. Marie writes me that she was present at the Australian Court of the Franco-British Exhibition, upon the occasion of the visit of their…

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Scotch Fair at Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 4

A Scotch fair in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Cessnock will be opened by Mr. W. Scott at Cessnock on Wednesday afternoon next…

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Anglo-french Exhibition. Shepherd's Bush. Special Attractions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 5

The "Daily News" of the 16th April wrote:—In the fairy City of White Palaces which will constitute the great Entente…

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Terrier Club's Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 4

Writing in the "Sunday Sun," Mr. J. Maude makes the following remarks regarding the first show of the British Terrier Club of Australia, which opened in Sydney…

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Mining Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 5

Western Australia is making a fine display in the mining exhibition at the Olympia, Kensington. The display of Australian ores is attracting attention…

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Cessnock Presbyterian Church. "A Guid Scotch Fair."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 July 1908 · page 2

The ladies of the Cessnock Presbyterian Church have been working for some time for a "Guid Scotch Fair," which took place yesterday at the Cessnock Hall. The fair was opened by…

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The Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 7

The France-British Exhibition is being rapidly completed, and is becoming a popular attraction. IT is too soon to say whether it can possibly pay expenses;…

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Irish Village. Feature of the Exhibition

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 6

One of the most interesting features of the Franco-British Exhibition is a round tower of great solidity, which marks the site of Bally M'Clinton, the…

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Gunnedah Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

Prize schedules for the forthcoming show, to be held at Gunnedah on September 1 and 2, are now available, and may be had on application to the secretary (Mr. M. C…

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Irish Village. Feature of the Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 6

One of the most interesting features of the Franco-British Exhibition is a round tower of great solidity, which marks the site of Bally M'Clinton, the…

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Horse Parade and Poultry Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 4

It is notified in our advertising columns that entries for the Hunter River Agricultural Association's poultry show and sports' events close with the secretary (Mr. C. J. H. King) on Wednesday,…

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Sydney Horse Parade Show and Sales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 7

The schedule for the Horse Parade Show, which begins on August 5th, are now ready and intending exhibitors are advised to apply early for…

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Letter to the Editor. Good Friday and the Royal Agricultural Society

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 July 1908 · page 3

Sir,—Some few months ago you were good enough to insert in your widely-circulated journal a letter for me, signed "An Old Australian Churchman." I now ask you…

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Minamax Fire Extinguisher. Successful Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 2

An old fire axiom says, "A minute saved at the beginning of a fire is worth an hour afterwards," and a practical proof of the truth of the saying…

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