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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

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The Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 4

We have received from the secretary (Mr. E. H. Fountain) a copy of the pamphlet containing schedule of prizes for the annual show to he held in Maitland in April next…

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The Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 4

Easter is nearly three weeks earlier this year than it was in 1912, so that intending exhibitors at the Royal Show, in Sydney, will…

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The Coming Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 4

The entries for the Singleton Show are so far being received in sufficient numbers to make the secretary jubilant. Three large agricultural trophies are…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 4

Entries for the Singleton Show close on February 15, with the secretary, Mr. E. J. Dann. Special trains will be run to the show from Dungog and Newcastle and all stations…

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The Royal Show. Closing Date of Kntries

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 1

Easter is nearly three weeks earlier this year than it was in so that intending exhibitors at the Royal Show in Sydney will need to…

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Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 4

Entries for all classes in connection with the Newcastle Show close on the 22nd instant with the secretary (Mr. C. W. Donnelly), Clack's Chambers, Newcastle, from…

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Blaze at a Picture Show

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

A sensational fire occurred at an openair picture show in Moree. A piece of told film lying on the floor of the operating-room caught fire, no one knows how,…

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Blaze at a Picture Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

A sensational fire occurred at an open-air picture show in Moree. A piece of old film lying on the floor of the operating room caught fire,…

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Fair Rents Courts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 4

The problem of the high rents for houses is one of the most pressing problems of the present day to large numbers of wage-workers. It has been small consolation to…

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Fair Rents Courts

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 5

The problem of the high rents for houses is one of the most, pressing problems of the present day to large numbers of wageworkers. It has been small consolation to…

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Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 4

Trotting and jumping events are to be made big features of the annual show at Newcastle, which commences on March 5. The large sum of £100 has been devoted by…

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A Picture Show Gamble

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 1

The Stock Exchange gamble in the shares of the Greater J. D. Williams Amusement Co. has resulted so far in the arrest of the Managing Director,…

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Holiday for Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 4

Mr. S. E. Beaver, C.P.S., Clerk to the local bench of magistrates, has received a communication from the Chief Secretary's Department, sating that His Excellency…

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Prospects for the Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 5

The secretary of the N.A.A. has been advised by the Chief Secretary's office that a public holiday for Friday, 28th February, has been gazetted in the…

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Local News. Show Privileges

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 4

The privileges in connection with the forthcoming show were sold yesterday morning at the Royal Hotel by Messrs H. York and Son and realised slightly…

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Sale Ok Show Privileges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 7

The privileges in connection with the forthcoming show of the Northern Agricultural Association were sold yesterday, and realised slightly less than on the…

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The Royal Show. Closing of Entries

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 4

The Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society points out that, the Royal Show being nearly three weeks earlier this year, it is very necessary that…

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Local and General News. Glen Oak Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 4

The Glen Oak flower show and sports will be held on Saturday, March 15. Entries close on March 12. Schedules may be obatined from the hon, secretary (Mr. J. A. Mate)…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 4

Those interested are reminded that entries for the Muswellbrook Show, which lakes place on March 12, 13, and 1.4, close with the secretary (Mr. R. C. Sawkins)…

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Against Show Holidays

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 4

A circular letter was read at the municipal council meeting last night from the Chief Secretary's Department, stating that Friday, February 28 (the second…

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