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Shows & fairs, 1912

516 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 26

Show Exhibits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 4

Exhibitions of fine arts and needlework at the Maitland show next week are reminded by advertisement in this issue all exhibits must be on the ground before 9 o'clock on…

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School Holiday for Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 4

The Department of Public Instruction line notified to the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association through Major C. E. Nicholson, M.L.A., that the…

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Local and General News Record Show Gate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 4

When the 1912 Easter Royal Show was opened it was the aim of the R.A.S. authorities to heat all past record and achieve a "gate" of £12,000. Thanks to the proportions…

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Jumping at the Show. Equine Champion of 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 5

At Sydney Show six of the eight entered for the Ladies High faced the big timber. Mrs. Stace rode three, Desmond, Lady…

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The Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1912 · page 5

The last day of the show was ushered in with ruin, which Interfered with the attendance considerably. The ring events were the principal attractions. The horse…

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School Holiday for Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1912 · page 4

The Department of Public Instruction has notified to the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association through Major Nicholson, M.L.A., that the public…

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Picture Show Pranks

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 4

A rather sensational incident is reported to have happened on one evening during the recent holidays (says the Toowoomba correspondent of the "Brisbane Daily Mail.") It is…

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Record Show Gate

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 4

When the 1912 Sydney Show was opened it was the aim of the R.A.S. authorities to beat all past records and achieve a "gate" of £12,000. Thanks…

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Local News. Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 2

It will be seen, on reference to an advertisement in this issue, that the 52nd Maitland Show will be held on the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th inst. The official…

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Sydney Show Records Some Big 'Figures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 2

The Royal Agricultural Show has this year proved a remarkable success, and a record has been established, both in its growth and popularity…

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Last Day of the Show. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 2

To-day was the last day of the show. The weather was wet and dull, and the attendance of visitors was very small…

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Dungog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 4

Major C. IS. Nicholson. M.L.A. for Maitland, has applied to the Chief Secretary's Department for the proclamation of a public holiday in the Maitland electoral…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 4

All exhibits of fine arts and needlework for the annual show to be held on the Maitland Show Ground next week, must be on the ground before 9 o'clock to-morrow (Saturday)…

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Paper Coats Fou Warmth. Millionaires Show the Way

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 6

Mr J. D. Rockefeller's method of defying the cold weather by wearing paper clothing, which was mentioned by Mr Andrew Carnegie in his evidence…

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Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 2

The big entries that have been received for the annual exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association should make…

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The Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 4

The annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association will be opened on the Show Ground in Maitland on Wednesday next and continued…

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Sydney Show Records. Some Big Figures

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 3

The Royal Agricultural Show has this year proved a remarkable success, and a record has been established, both in its growth and popularity…

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Jumping at the Show. Equine Champion at 24

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 5

At Sydney Show six of the eight entered for the Ladies' High Jump faced the big timber. Mrs. Stace rode three, Desmond, Lady…

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Paper Coats for Warmth. Millionaires Show the Way

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 6

Mr J. D. Rockefeller's method of defying the cold weather by wearing paper clothing, which was mentioned by Mr Andrew Carnegie in his evidence…

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Show Week Attractions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 4

There will be many attractions for visitors and others in town this week, the week of the annual show, commencing on Wednesday next, and continuing until Saturday…

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