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Shows & fairs, 1914

526 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 27

The Shopping Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 4

Maitland's first shopping carnival will start on Friday next, and preparations for it have been making during the past two days. The programme for the carnival, which is to…

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Dungog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 4

On Saturday next at the Courthouse Hotel, Dungog, Messrs. Carlton and Abbott will offer at auction the privileges in connection with the annual show, consisting…

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The Shopping Carnival. Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 3

A meeting of the management committee of the Maitland Shopping Week Carnival was held in the Town Hall last evening, the Mayor (Alderman Mannall) presiding…

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Concert and Picture Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 4

A grand concert and picture show will be given in the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights next in connection with the Shopping Week Carnival…

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Killed at the Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 5

At the inquest on the body of Joseph O'Donnell, who was killed at the showground last Thursday, evidence was given that deceased was not sobar, and ought not…

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Fire at Sydney Show. Tea Kiosk Ablaze

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 2

An outbreak of fire in Bushell's refreshment bungalow on Sydney Showground yesterday afternoon caused great excitement. The ring and pavillons were practically…

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Dungog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 4

Tenders are called by advertisement in this issue for the right to supply luncheon and afternoon tea to the public on both days of the Dungog show…

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Show Entrtes

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 2

The entries for the forthcoming Singleton Show, which takes place on April 29 and 30 and May 1, closed with the Secretary (Mr J. M'Lachlan) on…

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The Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 4

So much attention has been concentrated on the shopping carnival which is to start in Maitland to-morrow, that the fact of the annual show commencing next…

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Concert and Picture Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 2

The committee of the shopping carnival in Maitland has arranged for the carrying out of a grand concert and picture show at the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights…

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Sydney Show. The Jumping and Hunting Events

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 2

Desmond's high jump record has gone. At the Sydney show the grey, whose age is given as 29 years, was among the competitors, in the Denman high jump but…

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At the Sydney Show. a Visitor's Impressions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 5

A visit to the Sydney show is an interesting and instructive experience to a visitor, especially to one who is only able to visit it at somewhat long intervals…

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Royal Show Attendance. Over 300,000 People (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 2

The Royal Show closes to-day. About 316,000 people, have passed through the turnstiles during the progress of the show…

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The Shopping Carnival. a Retrospect. "When We Were Boys Together." Some Reminiscences. (By XXX.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 6

Maitland's first shopping carnival, which opens to-morrow, will bring back to many minds memories of the happy days "when we were boys together," There are still many…

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Carnival Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 4

A grand concert and picture show will be given in the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights under the direction of the Shopping Carnival Committee. Miss Maggie Beattie. Mrs. C…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 4
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

Exhibitors of fine arts and needlework at the Maitland Show are reminded that their exhibits must be on the showground before nine o'clock to-morrow (Saturday) evening…

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Sydney's Big Show. Some Local Wins

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 2

Having missed an issue, particulars regarding Sydney's big Easter Show during last and the present week, are somewhat belated…

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The Shopping Carnival. Bright Street Decorations. Artistic Window Displays

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 5

In the past Maitland has at times been adversely criticised for what the critics chose to term its sleepiness and contentedness to run along in the old groove, satisfied with…

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Facts About Sydney Show Figures That Are Eloquent

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 2

There was £32,000 worth of cattle at the Royal Show this year. The number shown was close on 800 The horses exhibited were worth…

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