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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1911

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Fire at a Picture Show. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 2

One of the heroes of the fearful disaster at the cinematoraph exhibition at Bologne, Russia (earlier details of which are published eisewhere) braved the…

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Fire at a Picture Show. Great Loss of Life. St. Petersburg

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 3

A fearlul disaster occurred at the village of [?]. in the Government of Novgorod, in Russia, during a cinematograph entertainment. "The outbreak was…

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Gloucester Show, Fourth Annual Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

Wednesday and Thursday, last was the scene of hustle, bustle and excitement in Gloucester, for on the days mentioned, the fourth annual show…

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Singleton Show Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 4

At the Singleton show sport, to be held on Saturday, April 1, £50 in prize money is to be distributed for wood chopping, trotting, cycling, and other events. Entries close on Saturday,…

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For Women and Girls the "Girls" Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 3

Next month will witness the opening of the 'What to do with our Girls' Exhibitions," an undertaking stupendous, and of almost national importance. Arts and…

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Singleton Show Sports

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 3

There is £50 waiting round for some one to pick up on Saturday, 1st April, when the above sports take place, and if you want a share of it, your attention is…

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Manning River Show. Record Entries

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 6

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

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 5

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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Empire Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1911 · page 2

The benefit to be tendered at Pictoria to Canada Stall of the School of Arts Empire Carnival to-morrow (Tuesday), night has every promise of being a great success. Judging…

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Fine Art Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 4

There is now on view in Mr. E. J. McDonald's sale room, High-street, and excellent collection of all paintings, water colours, etchings and sketches by old and modern…

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Show Sports

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 2

Attention is directed to an advertisement in this issue relative to the entries for the principal events in connection with the Show Sports, to be held on the 1st…

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Show Notes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 2

Supporters of the Gloucester show subscribed handsomely [?] share of special prizes. A feature of the show grounds is…

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Fancy Fair at Largs. Public School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 3

The Fancy Fair organised and carried out by the parents and citizens Association, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the local Public School Piano…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 4

The annual exhibition in Maitland will be held on April 26, 27, 28 and 29, the latter ? being a special sports day. Entries for fine arts and needlework close on…

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 2

A meeting of Committee was held on Tuesday last. There were present—Messrs J. Abbott (President) C. Osmond, J P. Littlejohn, C. Abbott…

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Empire Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 4

The Empire Carnival in aid the School of Arts will be opened on Thursday afternoon next at 3 o'clock, by Mr. John Gillies, M.L.A. The committee of ladies and gentlemen have…

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The Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 4

The Royal Show in Sydney, which will be held from April 11th to 19th this year, promises to oclipse all the splendid exhibitions which have preceded it. The…

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Perfumes That Show Your Character

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 4

Women's characteristics and weaknesses are betrayed by their perfumes. There are few who do not use a scent of some kind in their toilettes. Some of them…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 4

The Upper Hunter Show to be held at Muswellbrook on April 5, 6 and 7, next promises to be one of the most successful exhibitions ever held. The season having…

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Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 4

In connection with the Newcastle show, the railway authorities have decided to issue return tickets at single fare and a quarter from Singleton and intermediate…

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