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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1910

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Brussels' Exhibition Fire. British Loss Exaggerated. London, Thursday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 August 1910 · page 5

Lord Lytton states that the British section at the Brussels Exhibition was destroyed in fiver minutes. The British pictures and old plate were in a separate section and had not been…

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Variety Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 August 1910 · page 4

A very successful variety fair was held at the Methodist School Hall on Thursday last. The function, which was in aid of circuit funds, had been arranged…

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For the Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 August 1910 · page 4

Advertisement elsewhere announces that Mr. T. D. Pritehard, representing that well-known firm of high-class tailors. Hagon's, of Pitt-street, Sydney,…

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Entries for Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 August 1910 · page 4

Intending competitors at the N.A.A. Show should bear in mind that free en tries such as for schoolwork, etc., close on Wednesday next, 24th instant, and…

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Poultry Show Prizes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 August 1910 · page 4

Prize-winners at the recent poultry show and sports of the H. R. A.and H. Association may obtain their prize-money on application at the society's office on Mondays and Wednesdays on and after…

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Exhibition on Fire. Calamity at Brussels. London. Aug. 15

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 August 1910 · page 2

A disastrous fire is racing at the Brussels Exhibition. The British, French, and six other sections are burning. The fire in the Brussels Exhibition is…

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Very Latest Cables. Brussels Exhibition Fire. Remedying Complaints. London, Friday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 August 1910 · page 5

[?] executive president of the Brussels Exhibition, commenting upon the great [?]amage started by local newspapers, states [?] all traces of the fire will be removed in a…

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An Imperial Exhibition Great Interest Created. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 August 1910 · page 2

An Imperial Exhibition, Which is sug gested for 19l4, is creating a great amount of interest. The intention of the promoters is to make the fixture…

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For the Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 August 1910 · page 2

Mr T. D. Pritchard, of Hagon's, highclass tailors, Pitt-street, Sydney, will be at the Percy Hotel until to-night (Thurs day). with a full range of the newest…

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Japan-anglo Exhibition. Extensive Robbery. London, Thursday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 August 1910 · page 5

English watches and scientific apparatus to the value of £1000 have been stolen at the Japan British Exhibition in London…

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Picture Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1910 · page 2

Mr. McKern, who was granted permission by the Shire Council to establish [?]permanent picture show at Cessnock, is making rapid pr[?]ess with the…

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The Show and Showground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1910 · page 5
Also in Singleton Argus

Matters are well forward with the new showground, and the place presents a and span appearance. The water is being laid on all over the ground and the…

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Sale of Show Privileges

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 August 1910 · page 4

We would draw attention to the male of privileges. for the forthcoming show. which will take place this (Saturday) morning at the Council Chambers, at 10.30…

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Brussels' Exhibition Fire British Loss Exaggerated. London, Thursday, afternoon

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1910 · page 2

Lord Lytton states that the British section at the Brussels, Exhibition was destroyed in five minutes. The British pictures and old plate were in a separate section and had not been…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 August 1910 · page 4

All interested are reminded that entries for the Singleton show close to-morrow (Wednesday) with the secretary (Mr. F. A. Bennett) No late entries will be received…

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Successful Show Exhibits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 August 1910 · page 4

Miss Vera McLauchlin, daughter of Me. William McLauchlin, treasurer of the Maitland Hospital, who has been successful at many shows in the State with fancy work, scored other successes last…

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Entries for the Show

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 August 1910 · page 2

We would again call the attention of intending exhibitors to the fact that en tries for the Show close to-morrow (Wed nesday). No late entries will be…

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Singleton Show Holiday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 August 1910 · page 8

The Chief's Secretary's Department has notified the Cessnock Shire Council that Thursday. September 15, has been proclaimed a pubic holiday in connection with…

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The Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 September 1910 · page 2

Entries for the Northern Agricultural Association's show closed yesterday; but it was quite impossible up to time of going to press to obtain information as…

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