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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

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Health Exhibition. Overseas Dominions Envied. London, Monday evening

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1914 · page 3

Mr. L.V. Harcourt, Colonial Secretary, in opening the Health Exhibition in connection with the Victoria League at the imperial institute said that he envied the…

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The Wingham Show. Opened by the Governor. Wingham

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1914 · page 14

The thirtieth annual exhibition was held on the Association's Grounds, Wingham, on Wednesday and Thursday and was a great success in every way, the weather being ideal…

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Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural Society. Annual Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1914 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held at the School of Arts on Thursday evening last; Mr. E. C. Lukey presiding over a moderate…

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Gloucester Show Notes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1914 · page 4

Mr Bert Wilson, of Forbesdale, had some fine Jerseys at the Gloucester show. His breed, which secured first prize and champion, was…

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Dungog Show. To the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 May 1914 · page 3

Sir,—Permit me to make a few remarks on the ring events at the above show. Firstly: When Valdex was entered…

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Panama Exhibition. Britain Holds Allof. London, May 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 May 1914 · page 5

Mr. Asquith announced in the House of Commons that the Government adhered to its determination not to participate in the Panama Canal Exhibition…

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—THE—Muswellbrook Chronicle O, sacred weapon, left for truth's defence Sale dread offolly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee! but with honest zeal To rouse the henchman of the public weal Wednesday, May 27, 1914 LOCAL & General News. Black and White Skating Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 27 May 1914 · page 2

As duly announced elsewhere in our columns, a fancy dress black and white skating carnival will be held at Sydney-street Rink on Saturday the…

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Black and White Skating Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 2

The attention of readers 18 drawn to the monster black and white fancy dress skarting carnival to be held at the rank on saturday night next.June…

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Panama Exhibition. Britain Holds Aloof. London, May 25

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 May 1914 · page 3

Mr. Asquith announced in the House of Commons that the Government adhered to its determination not to participate in the Panama Canal Exhibition…

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Kurri Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 5

Entries received for the second show of the Kurri Horticultural, Poultry, and Fine Arts Society total 900, being about 500 in excess of those received last year. Members of the…

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Polo Carnival. Muswellhbrook Wins Cup Final

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 7

After a brilliant game Muswellbrook won the right to hold the Glen Innes challenge cup for twelve months, by defeating the Glen Innes team by 5 goals to 2. Great interest…

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Benevolent Society's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 4

Attention is drawn by advertisement in this issue to the forthcoming effort in aid of the Maitland Benevolent Society. For several weeks members of the commitee,…

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Singleton Show. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 5

At a special meeting of the Northern Agricultural Association to-day it was decided to revert to the Spring Show and the next exhibition will be held on the 22nd, 23rd, and…

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Benevolent Society. One Day Fair. Opened by This Mayoress

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 June 1914 · page 5

The School of Arts presented an especially bright and animated appearance this afternoon when the One Day Fair, arranged in aid of the funds of the Maitland…

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Back to the Spring Show Dates Fixed. September 22, 23, 24, 1915

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 June 1914 · page 2

A special meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association was held on Saturday morning to fix the dates of the next annual show. Those…

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Benevolent Society Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 4

The One Day Fair, promoted in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Society, was continued last evening, and was again very well patronised. A considerable amount…

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Black and White Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 2

There was a moderate attendance at the Black and White Skating Carnival held at the Sydney-street Rink on Saturday evening last, but this did not in…

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Kurri District Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 4

The district show will be opened In the Military Hall at Kurri Kurri on Friday next, and continued on the following day. There are 1200 entries, and a a great display of poultry, caged entries, and a great display…

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Maitland Coalmines. Kurri Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 7

The second annual exhibition of the Kurri District Horticultural, Bird, Dog, and Fine Arts Association, is to be opened in the Military Hall and grounds on Friday next. There…

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Benevolent Society Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1914 · page 4

In consequence of the large quantity of produce, plain and fancy articles, etc., remaining over from the One-day Fair arranged in aid of the funds of the Maitland…

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