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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1912

516 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 26

Fair Play in Politics

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 4

Assuming, as we readily do, that the majority of this State's Labour members of the legislative Assembly, have an average love of British fair play, they may be expected…

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The Boulevards of Paris. Interesting Exhibition

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 16

A retrospective exhibition of the origin and history of the boulevards of Paris hits been opened at the Bibliotheque des Travaux Historiques de la Ville de Paris, at No. 29 Rue…

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Spring Show and Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 4

We have received from the secretary of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association (Mr. E. H. Fountain), a copy of the schedule of prizes for the…

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Singleton Show and Sports. Successful Stallion Parade. Flowers and Fruits

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 11

When a decision was arrived at some [?]ths ago by the members of the Northern Agricultural Association to hold the annual [?] in the autumn instead of the spring…

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Cessnock Agricultural Association. Second Exhibition (From our Representative.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 September 1912 · page 4

The second exhibition of the Cessnock District A.H.P. and F. Association was opened in Hampton's Hall and Snape Bros.' yards on Friday afternoon by Mr. Peters, M.L.A. for…

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Spring Sports Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 4

The Newcastle A. H. and 1. Association will conduct a Spring sports carnival on their spacious and well-appointed show-ground at Broadmeadow on Saturday,…

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Turanville Dispersal Sale. Fair Prices Obtained

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 7

The sale of the Turanville stud of thoroughbreds attracted a very large and representative gathering of horse-breeders dealers and the general public the assemblage having…

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Tamworth Hospital Carnival. Record. Result. Over £1600 Realised

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 3

It is remarkable what a well organised and concentrated effort can do in any given direction— particularly in the direction of raising money. The…

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Maitland Technological Museum. a New Show Case

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 13

A fine new show case for the exhibition of a large and varied group of Australian birds has just been installed in the Maitland Technological Museum. This case has…

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A Variety Fair

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 September 1912 · page 2

A variety fair will be held in the Methodist School Hall to-morrow (Wednesday). The fair will be open during afternoon and evening…

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The Late Spring Show and Sports

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 September 1912 · page 2

Mr E. J. Dann, secretary of the Northern Agricultural Association, informed us yesterday, afternoon that the nett result from the spring show and sports,…

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Children's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 5

The school children's carnival at the Agriculture Ground to-day attracted an enormous concourse of spectators. Six thousand youngsters took part in the various events…

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Sydney Motor Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 4

The Successful Motor Show conducted, by the Royal Agricultural. Society at the Sydney Show Ground last year, is to be succeeded by another great display, which…

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Local and General News. Flower and Cookery Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 September 1912 · page 4

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries close for the Presbyterian Flower and Cookery Show on October 5, and that schedule of prizes may be had from the hon,…

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Variety Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 7

A successful variety fair, took place in the Methodist Church hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening. It was organised by the Women's Church Aid, Society, and a large…

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Skating Carnival

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 3

The second skating carnival at the Empire Rink was held last night week, and although the attendance was not nearly so large, still those present had an…

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Methodist Variety Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon and evening a very successful Variety Fair took place in the Methodist Church Hall, The function was promoted and…

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St. Paul's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 4

A fair in aid of St. Paul's will be opened in the Town Hall on Thursday, October 3. A meeting of stallholders and workers in connection therewith will be held in the Parish…

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Spring Sports Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 4

The Spring sports carnival to be held on the Newcastle Association's allow grounds at Broadmeadow on Saturday, October 5, promises to be very successful. Liberal…

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Sydney Motor Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 2

The successful Motor Show conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society at the Sydney Show Ground last year is to be succeeded by another great display,…

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