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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

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Methodist "Blossom Fair."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 September 1914 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of members of the congregation of the West Maitland Methodist Church was held in the School Hall last night, to decide as to the advisability or…

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Show Fire. Buildings Destroyed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 September 1914 · page 2

The grandstand and about 20 kioeks and the exhibition rooms at the Boyal Agricultural Society's Showground,, Melbourne,Were on Tuesday destroyed…

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Does the Child Start Fair?

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 5
Also in The Scone Advocate

In the July number of the "Parents' Review," a writer, discusing a recent article, '"Does the Child Start Fair?" lays stress on his theory that climate…

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The Presbyterian Tartan Fair. Successful Effort

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 4

The successful consummation of the Cessnock Presbyterian Church Tartan Fair looked unlikely, when the wet weather of last week was…

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Boxing Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 2

We are requested to mention that a smoke concert and exhibition of boxing, in aid of she Red Cross fund will be given at Denman on Tuesday night next. Among the boxers…

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Does the Child Start Fair?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 3

In the July number of the "Parents' Review," a writer, discusing a recent article, "'Does the Child Start Fair?" lays stress on his theory that climate…

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Fire at Melbourne Show. Extensive Damage

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 4

A destructive fire occurred on the Royal Agricultural Showground, Melboune, on Tuesday, extensive damage being wrought before the flames were got under control…

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Patriotic Picture Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 September 1914 · page 4

A. grand picture show in aid of the Mayoress' patriotic funds will be given by Mr. J. C. MeIntyre at the Garden Picture Palace on Monday night next…

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St. Mary's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 4

St. Mary annual fair will be opened in the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon at three o'clock, by the Mayoress (Mrs. C. .J. Mannnall). All donations to the produce…

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Show Case Robbed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 September 1914 · page 4

A show case in the recessed entrance to the business establishment of Mr. A. J. Lynch, clothier and mercer, was broken open last night and most of its content robbed. The…

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Patriotic Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 September 1914 · page 6

A grand patriotic carnival promoted by the Maitland branch of the Girls' Patriotic League will be held in the Town Hall on the night of October 14. In consequence of the…

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Methodist "Blossom Fair."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 4

A well-attended meeting in connection willi the above was held last night in the Methodist School Hall, Rev. W. H. Howard presiding. Mr. A. A. Mannall, who had…

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St. Mary's Fair. Opened by the Mayoress. an Excellent Display

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 October 1914 · page 4

For some time past the ladies associated with St. Mary's Church, who are banded together in what as the Ladies' Parochial Association for purposes of church…

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Cessnock Church of England. Utility Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 October 1914 · page 2

A utility fair was opened in the Cessnock Hall on Thursday afternoon, the proceeds of which are to go towards the reduction of the debt on the rectory. The Women's…

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Spring Show and Fair at Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 October 1914 · page 4

In connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Singleton, has been issued a fine schedale of prizes for their annual spring show and Empire fair, to be held…

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St. Mary's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 October 1914 · page 4

The grand, fair now in full swing at the Town Hall in aid of church extension work in St. Mary's parish wan continued last evening when many articles off the…

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Patriotic Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 October 1914 · page 6

A grand patriotic carnival, promoted by the Maitland branch of the New South Wales Girls Patriotic Fund, will be given in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, 14th…

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St. Mary's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 October 1914 · page 4

The grand fair opened in the Town Hall on Thursday last for the purpose of raising funds to forward church extension work in St. Mary's parish was brought to a successful…

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Flower Show and Empire Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 October 1914 · page 4

St. Andrew's Spring Flower Show and Empire Fair will be held in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday next, October 14. There will be two…

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