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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

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The Singleton Argus Thursday, January 4th. Local News. Glendon Christmas Fair

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 January 1912 · page 2

Mrs. E. Symonds, secretary of the Glendon Christinas Fair, writes to say that Miss Eveline Morrow was the winner in the jam sandwich competition,…

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Lost Speech and Hearing. Picture Show Cured Him

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 2

Two months ago Maurice O'Keefe, aged 21, was engaged in harvesting operations in the Horsham (Vic.) district, and he trod on a big black snake, which…

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Skating Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

The third skating carnival (plain and fancy dress) promoted by the proprietor of the local rink took place on Saturday night last, with…

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Narrabri Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 4

The annual show of the Narrabri Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association is announced to be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 5, 6, and 7. The schedule…

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Rabbit on Show Ground

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

During the progress of a cricket match oil the Show ground on Saturday last, a diversion was caused by a rabbit scurrying across the ground…

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Maori Trip to England. a Disastrous Show Venture. (By Cable). Wellington

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 2

Mr C. B. Westmacott, who take Maggie Papakura (the celebrated Maori guide) and a party of Maori entertainers to London for the Coronation, says…

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Scott's' Discount Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 4

In this issue Scott's. Limited, Newcastle, announce to country customers and others that the firm's discount fair will begin on Thursday, the 25th Instant, and…

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Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the Newcastle Agricultural and industrial Association is to be held on March 23. The schedule of prizes is now ready, the sum of £1250 being offered…

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Local News. Newcastle Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 4

Attention, is called to the advertisement of the Newcastle Agricultural1, Horticultural and Industrial Association, stating that the annual show will be held…

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Scott's Discount Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 4

In another part of this issue some particulars are given of Scott's famous discount fair, which starts at their premises in Newcastle on Thursday next. Country…

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Newcastle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

This important fixture eventuates on the Broadmeadow ground on March 21, 22 and 23 next, and promises to eclipse previous shows…

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Local and General News Narrabri Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 4

We have received from the secretary (Mr. D. I. Bridge) the schedule of prizes printed in pamphlet form of the annual show to be held at Narrabri under the auspices…

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Our Next Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 2

Although the next show of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association is fixed for 27th, 28th, and 29th March (only nine weeks off) the schedule of prizes…

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The Royal Show. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 2

The schodule of the forthcoming Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society shows an increase of £400 in the total of the prize money…

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Monster Spots. Show Ground TO-MORROW, Anniversary Record Entries

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 2

First Event at 10 a.m. sharp. Competitors must be ready at appointed. Programmes, giving full parties…

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Exhibition of Working Models

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

It will be seen on reference to an advertisement in this issue that an exhibition of working models will open at Lambert's old shop, John-street, on this…

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Muswcllbrook Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 4

the sohedule of prizes offered by the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association for their twenty— ninth annual show to be hold at Muswellbrook on March 27.28 was published in…

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Autumn Show for 1913

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

The vexed question of Autumn Show versus Spring Show was again considered at a well-attended special meeting of the N.A.A., held on Saturday last. As…

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Northern Agricultural Association Spring Show Dates Rescinded, Autumn Show In 1913. Mr A. A. Dangar Donates £500

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 4

A special general meeting of members of the Northern Agricultural Association was held on Saturday, for the purpose of considering the advisability of…

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Northern Agricultural Association No Show This Year. Singleton, Monday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 3

A special general meeting of members of the Northern Agricultural Association was held on Saturday, for the purpose considering the advisability of rescinding a…

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