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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1910

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St. Mary's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 July 1910 · page 2

St. Mary's Jubilee Fair continued last evening when there was another very large attendance. Good business was done at all the stalls, and the beautiful decorations were greatly admired. Several…

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Japanese Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1910 · page 4

A Japanese fair is to be conducted in the local barracks under the auspices of the Salvation Army. The fair will be opened by Mr. J. Gillies, M.L.A. on Monday, August 1…

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St. Mary's Jubilee Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1910 · page 4

St. Mary's Jubilee Fair in the Town Hall was well attended last evening. Following are the prize-winners in the cooking competitions:—Sultana cake and damper, Miss Butler; scones, Mrs…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1910 · page 4

The Northern Agricultural Association will hold its annual show and sports on the new ground at Singleton on September 14, 15, and 16, when £1000 will be offered in prizes. Prize…

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St. Mary's Jubilee Fair. Opening Ceremony

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1910 · page 6

St. Mary's Jubilee Fair was opened at the Town Hall on Wednesday by Mrs. Stretch (wife of Bishop Stretch), in the presence of a very large attendance. The fair was arranged by the…

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St. Marv's Jubilee Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1910 · page 2

There was a good attendance at St. Mary's Jubilee Fair on Saturday evening. Buman's orchestra rendered a number of enjoyable selections, and Professor Stan's…

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St. Mary's Jubilee Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1910 · page 4

St. Mary's Jubilee Fair was concluded last evening, when there was a large attendance. The geographical competition, the prize for which was Singer sewing machine, was won by…

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Horse Show Gaiety. Splendid Jumping

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1910 · page 3

Every day the International Horse Show at Olympia, London, has grown gayer and livelier (says the "Daily Mail.") New beds of flowers each morning surprise the…

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Stock Parade and Poultry Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1910 · page 4

The grand horse parade poultry show, and sports to be held on the Maitland Show Ground to-morrow, under the auspices of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Horse Parade and Show. Interesting Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 July 1910 · page 4

Reconstructed some four years ago and carried out in connection with a show of the feathered tribe, together with a programme of sports, the annual horse parades held under the auspices…

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Horse Parade and Show. Rain Interferes with Attendance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 July 1910 · page 3

Unfortunately for the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, rain interfered with the Horse Parade, Show, and Sports held on the Show Ground yesterday, and…

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Horse Parade and Show. Interesting Exhibition

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1910 · page 7

Reconstructed some four years ago and carried out in connection with a show of the feathered tribe, together with a programme of sports, the annual horse parades held under the auspices…

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Japanese Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1910 · page 4

A Japanese fair under the auspices of the Salvation Army will be opened in the Barracks, Elgin-street, by Mr. J. Gillies, M.L.A., on Monday evening. The fair…

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Horse Show Gaiety. Splendid Jumping

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1910 · page 11

Every day the International Horse Show at Olympia, London, has grown payer and livelier (says the "Daily Mail.") New beds of flowers each morning surprise the…

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St. Mary's Jubilee Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 August 1910 · page 4

A meeting of ladies connected with St. Mary's Jubilee Fair was held at the rectory on Monday afternoon when there were some 34 ladies in attendance. The…

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Gunnedah Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 August 1910 · page 4

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries close on Monday next, 8th instant, for the forthcoming Gunnedah Show. Entries are coming in well, and a big catalogue is expected, so intending…

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Flower Show and Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 August 1910 · page 4

A flower show and moonlight concert, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Women's Guild, will be held at the residence of Mr. W. R. Kerr, at Lorn, on November 9. Full particulars are promised…

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An Imperial Exhibition. Influential Supporters. London, Aug. 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 August 1910 · page 5

Sir George Reid, High Commissioner for Australia, Lord Strathcona, High Commissioner for Canada, Sir Richard Solomon, High Commissioner for South Africa, Mr…

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Polo Carnival. Quirindi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 August 1910 · page 5

At the Quirindi polo carnival on the last day Sydney defeated Muswellbrook in the final of the Northern Challenge Cup by six goals to two. During the game the umpire's horse was…

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A Beautiful Spotted Pony. This Singularly-married Pony Was to Be Seen at the Last Barnet Fair. a Man of Resource

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1910 · page 3

A good story is told of Mr. F. G. Hobson, the well-known cross-country rider:—One day, upon his returning to weigh in after riding at a small suburban meeting…

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