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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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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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The Art Section at the Show

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 September 1911 · page 3

The secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association has received a communication. from Mr.Norman Carter, or Sydney, Judge in the Art section, at the…

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Our Singleton Letter. Art at the Show

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

The secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association has received a communication from Mr. Norman Carter, of Sydney, judge in the, art section at the recent show. Mr. Carter…

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The Roubaix Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 5

An influential deputation from the principal centres of the British wool Industry, including members, of chambers of commerce, and .manufactures merchants, and…

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Flower and Cookery Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 4

Intending exhibitors are notified that entries for all sections in the Presbyterian Flower und Cookery Show close on Monday next. Trays will bo provided for exhibitors who have not their own…

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Flower and Cookery Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 4

Notification is made our columns that all entries for the presbyterian flower and cookery show have been been extended till saturday, 30th instant…

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St. Andrew's Horticultural' Society's First Show and Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 4

The schedules In connection, with the forthcoming spring show are available. AnItem noticed is a prize, offered by our State member Mrs. Fallick, for the best…

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Hunter River a and H. Association Annual Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 2

The annual meeting of members of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held on the show ground this afternoon, the president (Mr…

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Skuthorps's Buckjumping Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 8

The following is a report taken from the Toowoomba "Gazette," of Monday, 21st August, 1911:—The fact that Col. Bates and Geo…

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Horse Parade, Sale and Sports. Interesting Show of Stallions

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 14

In years gone by it was tho 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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Kurri Presbyterian Chub Tartan Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 September 1911 · page 5

A Tartan Fair, in aid of the building fund of the Kurri Kurri presbyterian Church, was opened in Central Hall on Friday afternoon, in the presence of a large attendance of the…

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Electrical Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1911 · page 5

All electrical exhibition has been opened at Olympia. There are 300 stands, nearly all British, and the display of the latest appliances, which is most comprehensive,…

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The Maitland Coalmines. Tartan Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1911 · page 5

The Tartan Fair in aid of the Kurri Presbyterian Church, which was opened on Friday, was brought to a close on Saturday evening. There was a very large…

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Forthcoming Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 7

At a meeting of the Cessnock A. H. P. and F. A. Association, held on Monday, evening further arrangements were made in connection with the forthcoming exhibition. Poultry will…

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Picture Show Fire

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 September 1911 · page 4

Chicago, Tuesday.—A film caught fire in a 'moving picture theatre. The, audience,. humbering about 3000, became panic stricken, and dashod into the…

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Flower and Cookery Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 September 1911 · page 4

A final reminder is given to intending exhibitors at the Presbyterian Flower and Cookery Show that all entries close definitely on Saturday next. Tray will be provided…

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"All the Fun of the Fair." "Wild Australia."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 7

I went for A first visit to the Festival of Empire at the Crystal Palace on Saturday—the first because I have only just got back to London. My intention was to spend the…

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Spring Show and Coronation Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 4

The public are reminded that the first Spring Show and Coronation Fair, in connection, with St. Andrew's Church, will take place In the Shaw Pavllon on the…

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Skuthorp's Buckjumping Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 4

An interesting, display of riding- buckjumpers, and rough riding generally, is promised by Skuthorp's buckjumping show which will open on the Singleton…

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The Motor Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 4

The Motor Show and Gymkhana on the Agricultural Show Ground was opened by the Governor-General. His Lordship said it was a mistake to suppose that motor cars…

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