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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

526 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 20 of 27

Bakers' Exhibition. Australian Advertisement. London, Sept. 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 3

Sir George Reid formally opened the Bakers' Exhibition, at which Ne South wales, Western Australia, and South Australia have attractive displays, and he…

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Roubaix Exhibition. Australlan Awards Paris, Sept. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 5

At the Roubain Exhibition a special diploma has been awarded the Australian Government for wool and textiles and cereals. and grand prize to the Wool-selling Brokers'…

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Our Singleton Letter. the Show Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 2

One of the most successful shows in the history of the Northern Agricultural Association was the carnival brought to a conclusion yesterday. It was not a' record in…

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The Sydney Motor Show and Gymkhana

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 3

The Motor Show and Gymkhana, advortisce olsowhere in this issue, promises, to be both an attractive and a successful, event. Run under the auspices of the…

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Melbourne Royal Show. Mr Fisher's Claims

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 7

At the official opening of the Royal Show, in Melbourne, on Thursday, the Governor-General (Lord Denman), in the' course of his response to the toast of his…

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The Singleton Show a Great Success. Singleton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 7

To-day the forty-third exhibition of the Northern Agricultural and Horticultural association was opened in the most auspicious circumstances none the less pleasant…

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The Mean White. How He Gave the Show Away

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 12

"A little ready wit is more valuable to a soldier than a Staff College diploma." They caught him in a kloof. His pony's pastern had been smashed by a bullet, and…

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Police Court. Friday, September, 8, 1911. (Before J. W. B. Waterhouse, J.p.) Show Day Offences

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 4

A number of offenders on Show day (Thursday) were dealt with on the above date. Seven defendants who had filled themselves with potable liquids, not…

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Roubaix Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 September 1911 · page 3

Paris, Saturday.—At the Roubaix Exhibition a special diploma has been awarded tho Australian Government for wool and textiles and cereals, and grand…

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Flower and Cookery Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 September 1911 · page 4

Intending exhibitors at the Presbyterian Flower and Cookery Show are reminded that entries. close 25th of this month. Schedule of prizes and entry forms may be obtained…

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American Tea and Pedlars' Fair

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 2

An American Tea and Pedlars, Fair, in aid of flue funds of St. Andrew's Church, is advertised to be held in the Manse grounds on, Saturday afternoon,…

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American Tea and Pedlars'Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 4

It will be seen from the advertisement that the American Tea and Pedlars' Fair, in aid of the funds of St. Andrew's Church, will be held at the Manse…

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Kurri Church of England. Japanese Fair

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 12

A Japanese Fair, inaugurated by the Women's Guild of the Church of England, was opened in the Mission Hail on Thursday evening by Mrs. Pierce, of West Maitland, in the…

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Roubaix Exhibition. Australian Awards. Paris, Sept. 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 3

At the Roubaix Exhibition a special diploma has been awarded the Australian Government for wool and textiles and cereals, and grand prize to the Wool-selling Brokers'…

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The Singleton Show. Successful Right Through

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 12

When some enterprising ink-spiller feels it incumbent upon himself to indite the history of the Northern Agricultural Association—and who could have done it better…

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Horse Parade, Sale and Sports. Interesting Show of Stallions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 5

In years gone by it was the custom of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association to conduct horse parades annually, but they were allowed to die out for some…

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Governor Taken for Show Judge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 September 1911 · page 4

Sir William MeGrogor, Governor of Queensland, makes himself at homo, adapts himself to circumstances. The following incident is reported form a recent show at…

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Tea and Fancy Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 September 1911 · page 5

An. American ten and fancy fair, in aid of the mortgage account of St. Andrew's Prosbyterian manse, was held in the manse grounds on Saturday afternoon. The…

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American Tea and Fancy Fair

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 September 1911 · page 2

An American tea and fancy fair, in aid of the mortgage. account of St. Andrew's Manse was held in the manse grounds on Saturday after-…

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Fire at a Picture Show

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 September 1911 · page 2

On the occasion of a fire at a picture show at Armidale, a stampede was made for the doors, and, several persons were slightly Injured. The damage done…

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