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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1913

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The Annual Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 2

A general meeting of members at the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association has been called for next week to consider the advisableness of abandoning or holding the…

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Upper Hunter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 2

On reference to our business columns it will be seen that a special general meeting of members of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association…

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The Royal Show. Closing of Entries

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 2

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

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

A meeting of committee was held on Tuesday last. Present: Messrs. G. B. Waller (in the chair), W. Bennett, R. Moylan, C. T. Abbott; R. M…

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Upper Hunter Exhibits at the Tamworth Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

At the Tamworth annual show, which opened on Tuesday last, Mr. P. Mullins, the wellknown sheep-breeder, of Wingen, was most successful with his exhibits, having gained the…

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Bristol Agricultural Show. Lord Mayor's Special Effort. London, Thursday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

King George will open the Royal Agricultural Show at Bristol in July. The Lord Mayor of Bristol is inviting the Premier and Governor of the overseas…

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Children's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

What should prove a great day for the children is the complimentary carnival, in aid of the Dr. Murray. Orphanage, promoted by Messrs. F. A. Arthur, A. Forest, and R…

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Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

The annual show at Newcastle, which is set down for opening on Wednesday March 5, is attracting considerable attention this year in consequence of the large…

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Show Entries

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 5

The entries for the forthcoming show closed in, all but the sports sections on Wednesday, and the Secretary is agreeably surprised in view of the season with…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

Additional classes and increased prize money are among the features of the Maitland Show, to be held in April. Schednles and all particulars may be had from the…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

The Singleton Show will be Opened on Thursday, 27th instant, and continued on the two following days. Special trains at reduced fares will be run from Dungog,…

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Upper Hunter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

A number of members of the U.H. P. and A. Association have expressed opinions in favour of changing the dates of holding the annual Show…

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Flower Show and Cookery Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

A flower show, cookery competition, and sale of work is to be held during April in East maitland, in aid of the Presbyterian Sunday School hall Fund. Mr. W. Wilson…

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Our Singleton Letter. the Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 7

The entries for the forthcoming show have closed. Although details are not yet available, it is understood that large on tries have been received. in the light horse…

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Carnival of Crime Wholesale Robbery. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

Thieves and housebreakers are busy in the city. A man named James Boyne. living at Ellis's Coffee Palace, King-street,…

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Objection to Show Holidays. Maitland Council's Attitude

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

The question of granting show holidays Was opposed by the council of the municipality of West Maitland on Tuesday night, when a letter was received…

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Upper Hunter Show

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 1

A number of members of the U.H.P. and A. Association Lave expressed opinions in favor of changing the dates of holding the annual Show there from…

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Glen Oak Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 4

Entries for the flower show and sports, to be held at Glen Oak on Saturday, March 15, close on March 12, Schedules are now obtainable from the hon. secretary, Mr. J. A…

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Show Entries. General Summary

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

The completed list of entries for the Show indicate that there is a very attractive entry, in light horses. The classes in this section range up to 17 and…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 4

These interested in the forthcoming annual show at Muswellbrook are reminded that entries close on Wednesday next, 26th instant. Schedules may be had on application to the…

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