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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

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The Maitland Show. Interesting Exhibition Assured. an Increased Entry

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 6

Judging by the entries received for the annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, which [?] be opened next week on the society's [?]…

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Carnival Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 7

The Town Hall promises to be density crowded on Monday and Tuesday night next, when a grand carnival concert and picture Show combined will be given as part of the…

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Bowls. Interstate Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 7

The Australia rink championship contests were commenced at Brisbane on Friday in connection with the bowling carnival. Altogether 56 rinks contests the first…

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Maitland's Shopping Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 4

It is fitting that Maitland should be in holiday mood and gay with bunting during show week. Agricultural associations need the co-operation of the commercial men to bring…

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Quirindi Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 2

Cheap fares will be issued from Muswellbrook to Quirindi next week in connection with the Show…

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Forthcoming Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 3

Prospects for the forthcoming show of the Northern Agricultural Association are very encouraging, and it is anticipated that the exhibition will compare more than…

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The Show Entries

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 4

The entries for the forthcoming show officially closed on Tuesday, but the lists are not yet finally complete, as late entries are still being received. The…

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Summary of the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 3

Australia's great Easter Carnival opened on Tuesday, April 7, at the Royal Agricultural Show, Moore Park. The entries totalled about 8,500;…

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People at the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 8

Jealously was aroused over the visit of Miss Alice McCulloch, daughter of Mr. Colin McCullock, of Melbourne, who cleared the fences so…

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Panama Exhibition. British Participation. LONDON,Friday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 5

Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, and Mr. John Burns, President of the Board of Trade, will shortly receive a deputation representing 366 members of the House of…

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Noticeable People at the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 3

The official opening was performed by his Excellency the Governor, Sir Gerald Strickland. Among the visitors were the Admiral and Lady Patey, Federal…

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Bathurst Show Licenses. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 5

Consequent on the decision of Mr. C. Jennings at the Licensing Court not to grant a booth license at the Bathurst Show Ground next week after 6 p.m., applications…

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R.A.S. Easter Show 1914 Written, Illustrated and Compiled Expressly for this Paper. Easter Show Carnival. Country Week in Sydney. Primary Producers' Holiday. April 7th to 14th, 1914

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 3

The 1914 Royal Easter Show had to attain to a high standard before reaching the records of the past few years. From every point of…

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The Shopping Carnival. Street Scenes. Big Crowds Admiration

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 5

"They're more like Sydney shops!" This complimentary remark and others of a liKe appreciative nature fell from the lips of more than one person last night as the…

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At the Sydney Show. a Visitor's Impressions

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 8

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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Fire at Sydney Show. Tea Kiosk Ablaze

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 6

An outbreak of fire in Rushell's refreshment bungalow on Sydney Showground on Tuesday afternoon caused great excitement. The ring ad pavilions were practically…

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The Shopping Carnival. a Retrospect. "When We Were Boys Together." Some Reminiscences

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 7

Maitland's first shopping, carnival, which opened yesterday, 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 · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

Among the many attractions of carnival week in Maitland, one of the most enjoyable entertainments should be the grand concerts and picture shows to be given at…

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The Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 4

Should the present glorious weather continue during the week, the annual exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association which opens on…

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The Shopping Carnival. Saturday's Fine Display. Balloon Ascent

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 5

That Maitland made such a striking spectacular display as was witnessed in the shopping carnival procession on Saturday afternoon was an agreeable surprise to most…

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