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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

526 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 27

Muswellbrook Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 5

Several thousand excursionists from Murrurundi and Sigleton and intermediate stations assistd to swell the attendance at the second day of the Muswellbrook Show…

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The Maitland Exhibition

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

The annual exhibition of the Hunter River Agricultural Association is to be opened on Wednesday, 22nd instant, on the Maitland Showground, and continued…

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Quirindi Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 4

It will be seen by advertisement in this i?sue that Quirindi show is set down for April 21 and 22. The carnival will be held on the new ground,and…

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Dungog Show

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

Dungog annual show is set down for Wednesday and Thursday, May 6 and 7. Schedules may be had on application to the secretary (Mr. Chas. E. Grant). Entries close…

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Horticultural Show

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

The Kurri District Horticultural Society has failed in an attempt to secure the use of the King's Hall on suitable dates for the holding of their second exhibition, and they…

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Shopping Week Carnival. Committee Meeting

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

At the weekly meeting of the Maitland Shopping Week Carnival Committee, the Mayor (Alderman C.J. Mannal) presided over a good attendance…

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Muswellbrook Show the Second Day

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 4

The thirty-first annual exhibition of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association was continued at Muswellbrook on Thursday. The special…

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Muswellbrook Show. Pronounced Success. Features of Interest. Muswellbrook, Wednesday night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 3

Though there were apparent weaknesses in some sections, the success of the thirty-first annual exhibition of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association…

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THE Muswellbrook Chroniels O, sacred weapon, left for truth's dele[?] Sole dread of folly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee! but with honest ze[?] to rouse the henchman of the public we[?] Saturday, April 4, 1914 Upper Hunter P. and A. Association. the Annual Show Lovely Weather and Large Attendances

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 2

Under ideal atmospheric conditions the thirty-first annual Show of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association was formally opened at the Society's…

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Shopping Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 4

The entries for the various sections of the shopping week carnival have been extended till six o'clock on Thursday evening next. A tug-of-war competition of the…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 4

Those interested should note that entries for the Maitland show, which opens on Wednesday, 22nd instant, are due with the secretary (Mr. E. H. Fountain), to-morrow…

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Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 2

The prize schedule for the above show, which is to be held on May 6th and 7th, has been printed at the "Chronicle" office, and is now…

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Stroud Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 4

The Methodists held their annual Flower Show and Sale of Work on Friday and Saturday, and they are to be congratulated on its success,…

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Fair Play Wanted. the Chief Commissioner's Desire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 5

When a deputation from the Newcastle City Council was waiting upon Mr. J. Harper, Chief Railway Commissioner, on Monday, Mr. J. C. Reid, the Mayor…

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Decorations During Show Days

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 2

An effort is to be made to have the town decorated during show days. The matter was mentioned by Mr. Onslow Thompson, President of the Northern…

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Sale of Show Privileges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 6

The booth rights in connection with the Northern Agricultural Association's show were sold on Saturday last, and realised the following prices:—No. 1 publican's booth,…

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Muswellbrook Show. Third Day Events

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 2

On Friday morning one of the principal events was the pony high jump (says the "Chronicle.") There was only one entrant, Mr. E. R. White's…

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Shopping Week Carnival Committee Meeting. Further Details Arranged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Maitland Shopping Week Carnival was held in [?] Mayor's Room, Town Hall, last evening, Mr. W. R. Kerr presided over a good attendance…

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A "Fair Meat Bill."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 8 April 1914 · page 2

"Does the Government intend to carry out its pre-election pledges, and intreduce a Fair Rents' Bill this session, and will Ministers consider the…

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Maitland Shopping Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1914 · page 4

Those interested are reminded by advertisement in this issue that entries for the window dressing competitions, the procession, and for decorated premises, in connection…

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