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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Brussels Exhibition Fire. the Careless Smoker Blamed. Brussels

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 5

A commission of experts appointed to enquire into the fire at the Brussels Exhibition, in which many of the British exhibits were destroyed, has decided that the fire was not…

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Empire Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 4

A meeting of the general committee of the Empire carnival in connection with the School of Arts was held at the institution last evening. There was a large attendance of enthusiastic workers…

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Local and General Gloucester show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

Intending visitors to the Gloucester show are reminded that the exhibition takes place on March 8th and 9th, which is just a little over…

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The Empire Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 4

The Empire Carnival, to be held in the Town Hall on March 23, 24, and 25 in aid of the School of Arts, promises to be a far greater success than ever, the…

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Does it Pay to Show?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 4

Dairy cattle breeders are often heard to say that it does not pay them to exhibit at the shows. The idea is a mistaken one. A man may be able to…

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Largs School Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 4

A school fair will be conducted in the Largs School of Arts on Friday and Saturday next, when cookery and other competitions will take place. The fair will be opened…

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Glen Oak Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 4

The second annual exhibition of the Glen Oak H. and I. Association will be held on Friday and Saturday, 17th and 18th instant. Prizes will be awarded for ring…

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Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 4

In connection with the annual show of the Newcastle Agricultural, and Industrial Association to be held on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th instant tenders for the…

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The Gloucestr Show. Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 5

Prospects for the forthcoming show are good. Record entries have been received, and an interesting exhibition is assured…

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Very Latest Cables. Coronation Exhibition. a Microcosm of the Dominions. London, Friday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 5

The Duke of Teck, Lord Northcote, and Lord Blyth have issued an appeal for aid for the Coronation Exhibition. They state that the White City will be…

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Gloucester Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 2

Record entries are reported to have been received for this show, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next. Given fine…

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Royal Show. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 2

Mr Somer, Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society, speaking in reference to the recent remarks of Archbishop Wright, as to the holding of the show on…

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Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 4

The tenth annual exhibition of the Newcastle Agricultural Horticultural, and Industrial Association commences on the 23rd instant. and will be continued for…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 4

The annual show of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association will be held at Muswellbrook on April 5, 6, and 7. Entries close on the 22nd instant…

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Manning River Show. Record Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 6

The thirty-first annual show was held on the new show ground, situated about half a mile from Taree, and many comments were passed by visitors from other districts as to its ideal…

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Narrabri Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 4

The secretary of the Narrabri P. A. and H. Association (Mr. D. I. Bridge) sends us a copy of a neatly-printed pamphlet, containing the schedule of prizes to be competed for at the forthcoming…

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The Picture Show Boom

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 1

Where the boom of the picture show is going to end is impossible to forecast, sydney and suburbs are fast developing into amazing picture arena, and the…

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A French Exhibition. Australasian Exhibits. London, Wednesday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 5

The Commonwealth Agency has prepared a great display of products, especially wool for the Roulbaix Exhibition, and New Zealand is making a fine show of meat,…

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Nelson's Plains H. A. and I. Association. First Annual Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 6

Some months ago Mr. Schlaadt initiated a movement for the establishment of a H. A. and I. Association at Nelson's Plains. This progressive step did not meet with the…

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Sydney Show and the Church. The Anglican Protest

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 2

The Rev. Canon Bellingham, of St. Phiillip's, Sydney, speaking on Tuesday evening on the subject of the Royal Agricultural Society's show being 'hold…

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