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Shows & fairs, 1913

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Show Dates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 2

The date[?] fixed for next annual Show of the U.H.P. and A. Association are April 1, 2, and 3, 1914. The dates fixed for Singleton Show are…

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Show Cattle Burned

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 2

An extraordinary occurrence resulting in the death two bullocks, which were being conveyed to Sydney Show by train, happened on the…

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General Cable News. Dairy Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 5

The Dairy Show management is offering prizes for coloured and uncoloured colonial cheese, and for a collection of dairy produce…

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The Sydney Show. District Competitions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 2

The section allotted to Interstate District Competitions at Sydney Show this year approaches near to the ideal than any of its predecessors. This statement refers…

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Singleton Winners at Sydney Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

The show of the Royal Agricultural Association was opened in Sydney on Tuesday in fine and warm weather. The display all round is considered the most…

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The Sydney Show. More District Winners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

Sir Gerald Strickland officially opened the Royal Show yesterday. His Excellency was accompanied by lady Edeline strickland and Miss Strickland…

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The Sydney Show. Officially Opened by the Governor. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

The Royal Show was continued to day, in sultry and bright weather. The carnival was opened officially by the Governor, Sir G[?]ld Strickland…

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Proposed Chamber of Commerce and Show. for Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon last, a preliminary meeting, convened by Circular, was held at the School of Arts, for the purpose of…

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Cessnock Sports Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 7

The Cessnock sports carnival on Monday next promises to prove very attractive. A splendid programme of athletic events, dancing, tug-of-car, trotting, hunters' jump…

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Sydney Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

At the Sydney Show Mr. W. L. C[?]mpbell's "Darkie" was awarded first prize for sulky horse in harness…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 4

The maltland Show, which commences on April 2, is to be opened by his Excellency Sir Gerald Strickland, the new Governor of New South Wales. Splendid entries have…

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The Late Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. G. A. Clark writes:—"I noticein Saturday's "Chronicle," in your report on the Show, that first and second prizes in Class 262 (milling…

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Local Winners at Sydney Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

The following Singleton awards at Sydney Show are noted, in addition to those published in last issue:—Suffolk stallion, 4 years old and over, A. A…

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Sydney Show. The Ring Events

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 2

As usual, the ring events at the Sydney Show on Wednesday were productive of a great deal of interest. The 142 hands pony jumping contest for ponies…

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Local and General News. The Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 4

Mrs. B.B. Capper scored another success at the Royal agricultural Show in Sydney yesterday with her beautiful pony Book, who was awarded first prize in the class for…

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Lunar Picture Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 March 1913 · page 4

Much interest was taken in the ecliptic of the moon on Saturday night by those who had the time and inclination to view the heavens. The scene was finely staged,…

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Cessnock Sports Carnival. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 March 1913 · page 5

The sports carnival in aid of the Cessnock Roman Catholic Church funds, was held to-day on the Cessnock racecourse. The attendance was larger than at any previous…

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Dogs at the Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 March 1913 · page 4

The dogs came to-day (Thursday) writes a correspondent, and were judged. They alone were worth going to see, being a collection of the best bred and most intelligent…

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Missionary Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 4

A movement, is on 1001, originaten by the Anglican clergy of East and West Maltland and district to hold a missionary exhibition in West Mnitland during the third week in…

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Tropical Exhibits at the Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 4

Among the multitudinous exhibits of the Royal Show, those from the tropical possessions of the Commonwealth, the Northern Territory, and Papua attracted…

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