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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

526 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 27

A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 2

A dieting of the committee of the above was held in the School of Arts on Thursday last, present being Messrs. J. Abbott (President), Cavanagh,…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 4
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

The secretary (Mr. E. H. Fountain) announces in this issue that all exhibits of fine arts and needlework must be delivered on the show ground before 9 o'clock to-morrow (Saturday) evening, in order…

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Flower show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 2

The flower show and sale of work in aid of the Dungog Methodist Church, is to be opened on Wednesday afternoon next at 3 p.m., by…

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Show Sidelights

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 3

Visitors to the show this year are meeting at every turn improvements and innovations which represent the result of the Council's progressive policy. The Coronation Stand, a…

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Royal Show Entries

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 2

All entries for the Royal Show disclose marked increases on the total received for the 1910 show. In fact, the exhibition in April will…

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An Historical Sketch of the Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 1

THE Agricultural Society of New South Wales originated in 1822. The movement drew together…

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The Social Aspect of the Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 2

There are other principal features which are well known, and the social side of the big exhibition should never be overlooked. The…

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The Late Show. Some Impressions. "Fair Dinkum"

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 3

Visitors to the late show, especially those travelling by rail from a distance, observing the luxuriance of nature on all sides expected to see a…

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The All Nations' Fair

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 14

This huge bazaar opened its doors to me ready public on Wednesday afternoon, Three o'clock was the hour scheduled for the opening ceremony. By that time there…

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Show Week

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 4

Those who intend visiting Sydney during Show time, and have some intention of going in for a motor cur might do well to bear in mind what has…

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The Maitland Exhibition. Grand Total of 4300 Entries. Fine Show of Horses and Cattle Promised

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 11

Compared with the big total of last year, the jubilee show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, the entries received for the annual exhibition, to be held…

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The Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 3
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

The annual show of the Hunter River P. and A. Association will be held at Maitland on Wednesday, Thursday, Fri- day, and Saturday, the 26th, 27th, 28th,…

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Singleton Show Sports. '

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 4

An attractive programme of sports will be held on the Ground on Saturday, June 3, which will be a [?] handay.Liberal prizes are to be offered for all classes…

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The Royal Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 14

Following are some of the awards made by the judges in connection with the Royal Show in Sydney :—Clydesdales (heavy)—Stallion, 4 yrs old and over : M. Waters'…

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The Royal Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 13

The great, exhibition of Easter time in Sydney, better deserves the title of "Royal" than many other institutions to which the coveted prefix is given. Among English-speaking…

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St. Andrew's Chrysanthemum Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 5

A final reminder may be permitted in regard to the chrysanthemum show and competitive exhibition to be held at the show ground this (Saturday) afternoon…

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Amusements. Show Week Attractions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 April 1911 · page 2

This week is show week, and the nightly attractions are numerous. The four moving picture palaces, each with its special bill of fare, will be open. The Town…

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Show Sports

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 25 April 1911 · page 2

It will be seen by advertisement In this Issue that Singleton Show sports will, be held on Saturday, June 3rd, which is a public holiday. The sum of £5O is offered…

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