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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Our Sydney Letter. Is It Fair?

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 June 1911 · page 2

WHEN one hears a Judge on the Bench asking, "Is it fair?" one begins to prick up his ears, and especially when it comes from the…

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On the Show Ground

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1911 · page 5

A great crowd of spectators followed the procession to the Show Ground, where the children and many of the parents had foregathered, and the proceedings there were…

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Polo Carnival. the Dudley Cup. Muswellbrook Defeats the Champions

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1911 · page 2

THE polo competition for the Dudley Cup opened at Kensington Racecourse yesterday, when there was a large attendance of spectators…

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Sheepbreeders' Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 5

The annual exhibition' of tho Sheep-breeders' Association was opened, to-day, there being about 800 exhibits. The merino section was the biggest and most important…

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Picture Show Blaze. Panic at Portsmouth. Portsmouth, June 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 5

During an entertainment at a picture palace in which films depicting incidents in connection with the naval review were being shown, one film ignited…

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Sydney Sheep Show Decrease in Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 4

While there are undeniably some very fine sheep in the pens at Sydney Sheep Show, which opened on Wednesday, the exhibition taken as a whole, can hardly be considered…

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Norwich Show. the King's Visit. Australian Exhibits Admired. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 5

King George, on visiting Norwich, as the President of its Royal Agricultural Society, on the occasion of its exhibition, received a great ovation from enormous crowds who had…

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Polo. the Dudley Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 2

The above carnival was continued in Sydney on Tuesday, Scone succumbing to Narromine (as was reported in our last issue) by 10…

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An Empire Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 3

Visitors to the Festival of Empire at the Crystal Palace are to see the Battle of Chat[?]auguay after all. It was generally understood that the Canadian Pageant Committee…

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Sydney Sheep Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 July 1911 · page 8

The seventh annual exhibition of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association was opened at Moore Park, Sydney, on Wednesday. The exhibits are…

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Australians at Norwich. a Successful Exhibition London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1911 · page 5

the attendance at the norwich exhibition is nearly double that aT LIVERPOOL. LORD LEICUSTOR, LORD—LIEUTENANT OF NORWICH PRESIDED AT A LUNCHEON AT WHICH SIXTY OVERSEAS…

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Sydney Sheep Show. Decrease in Entries

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1911 · page 8

While there are undeniably some very fine sheep in the pens at Sydney "Sheep Show, which opened on Wednesday, the exhibition taken as a whole, can hardly be considered…

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British Royal Show. Commonwealth Display. London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 July 1911 · page 8

The King, as president of the Royal Agricultural Society, visited the society's an ovation. The weather was beautiful, and there…

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Picture Show Blaze. Panic at Portsmouth. Portsmouth, June 27

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1911 · page 3

During an entertainment at a picture palace in which films depicting incidents In connection with the naval review were being shown, one film ignited…

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The Polo Carnival. Muswellbrook Wins Dudley Cup

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 July 1911 · page 2

The polo carnival of 1911 concluded in Sydney on Saturday afternoon, when the muchcoveted Dudley Cup was won brilliantly by the Maswellbrook team, after a…

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Royal Horse Parade Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 July 1911 · page 4

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society has issued the usual liberal programme for the horse parade show, which begins on August 6, and runs through the…

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 7

A meeting of committee was held on Tuesday last. Present—Messrs. J. Abbott (President), T. M. Hooke, J. P. Littlejohn, R. L. Fitzgerald, W…

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Combined Fruit Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 5

The Royal Horticultural Society entertained Sir Josiah Symon, Sir T.B. Rohinson, Agent-General for Queensland. Mr. A.A. Kirkpatrick, Agent-General for South…

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Flower and Cookery Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 4

A flower and cookery show in aid of the Presbyterian Church will be held on Saturday, October 7. The catalogue and prize list is now ready and may be had from…

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Royal Horse Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 July 1911 · page 1

The council of the Royal Agricultural Society has issued the usual liberal programme for the Horse Parade Show, which begins on August 5th, and runs…

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