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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

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Proposed Chamber of Commerce and Show. Societies to Be Formed in Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 2

At the School of Arts, on Saturday afternoon last, the adjourned meeting, convened by the Mayor, for the purpose of considering the…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Exhibition, 1913

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 3

The following are some of the champion prize takers at the recent Royal Agricultural Society's Annual Exhibition…

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Skating Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 2

There was a record attendance at the black and white carnival at the local skating rink on Thursday night last, between 300 and 400 people…

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Fixing Show Dates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 7

As we suggested in our report of the H.R.A. and H. Association's exhibition in Maitland last week, the falling off in attendance is due greatly to the formation of…

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Show Attractions for Women

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 3

When the hands of the clock-faced year point to Easter, friends from the rich pastoral hinterlands bring the cream of their produce, the triumph of…

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Record High Jumping. At Quirindi Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 5

A record for high jumping in Australia was established at Quirindi Show on Thursday afternoon, when Messrs. Eroni Bros.'s Landlock cleared the bar at 7ft…

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The Maitland Show the Third Day

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 14

The Federal Band was in attendance under direction of Mr. Fred Fitness, and its contributions were heartily appreciated. Side shows, where there were boxers, strong men, a…

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Royal Agricultural Society's Exhibition, 1913. The following are some of the champion prize takers at the recent Royal Agricultural Society's Annual Exhibition

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 5

BRIGADIER, Champion Coaching Stallion. PRINCESS FANNY, Champion Heavy Clydesdale Mare…

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Dungog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 4

The Dungog Show will be opened tomorrow, and, with fine weather, there promises to be a large attendance, an the entries are numerous, the train…

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Show Attractions for Women

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 5

When the hands of the clock-faced year point to Easter, friends from the rich pastoral hinterlands bring the cream of their produce, the triumph of…

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The Dungog Show. an Excelent Exhibition. Dungog, Wednesday afternoon. [?]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 5

[?] came are me feature of the show, though barely as numerous as last year. Mr. J. W. Pender was the chief exhibitor of Ayrshires, and carried off all the…

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The Dungog Show. Interesting Collection of Exhibits. the Awards. Dungog, Wednesday night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 April 1913 · page 5

Perhaps it was due to the fact that other shows are shortly to be held to the north of the prettily-situated town of Dungog that there was a shortage, compared with last…

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The Dungog Show The 26th Exhibition. Fair Weather Big Crowds

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

Twelve months ago the 'Chronicle' predicted that the Dungog Show would be a function that visitors and local residents would talk about for…

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The Show Trots

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 6

Sir.—At the show committee meeting a complaint was read from Mr. Hungerford against one of the competitors in a trot, which reminded me that I have a complaint…

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The Dungog Show. Concluding Day. Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

Despite the inclement state of the weather, and the disagreeableness under foot, there was a big crowd on the ground to witness the concluding day's proceedings…

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Cycling. Carnival Postponed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 7

The cycling carnival to have taken place on the show ground this afternoon, under the auspices of the Hunter District Bicycle Club, has on account of the inclement…

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Dungog Jockey Club. Show Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 7

Dull and showery weather affected the attendance at the show meeting of the Dungog Jockey Club yesterday, which could only be classed as moderate. The recent…

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Jumping at Quirindi Show. New Australian Record

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 16

Some splendid work was done in the high-jumping competition at Quirindi Show, the prizes being £15 and £5. There were live competitors and an…

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The Dungog Show. Interesting Collection of Exhibits. the Awards. Dungog. Wednesday night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 6

Perhaps it was due to the fact that other shows are shortly to be held to the north of the prettily-situated town of Dungog that there was a shortage, compared with last…

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Letter to the Editor. Jersey Judging at Dungog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

Sir,—In your report of proceedings at the Dungog show—Thursday's issue—I note that Mr. D. Hyam, who acted as judge, is credited with showing an uncompromising hostility to the broken coloured…

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