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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

544 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 28

Maitland Show. Delightful Weather. and a Fine Attendance. the Ring Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 2

Prospects last evening were not encouraging for the second day of Maitland's annual show. Indeed, it looked as though the association would have to face rain for its principal day…

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Patriotic Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 10

There was a large attendance as the meetig of committees of the above held in the School of Arts on Monday night last…

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Maitland Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 2

The Hunter River A. and H. Association's 'annual exhibition opened on Wednesday last under splendid weather conditions. For…

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The Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 4

Beautiful weather prevailed again to-day for the third day of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association's annual show. A large number of visitors…

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Maitland Show. Maitland

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 2

The show was officially opened to-day, by the Hon. W. Grahame. The day was fine and the attendance very large, about fifteen…

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Maitland Show. Second Day's Big Crowd. Ringside Thronged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 2

The beautiful weather yesterday was an inducement for people to take the open air, and it was natural to expect a big crowd for the second day of the Hunter…

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Wingham Annual Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 4

The annual show at Wingham will be held next week, and promises to be one of the most attractive yet held. The association, with commendable enterprise, has…

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The Dungog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 4

Dungog show will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 28th and 29th instant, and with fine weather will afford a pleasant outing for thousands in the Hunter Mr. Wade, leader of the Opposition, yesterday referred to the State wheat controversy. "Now," he said, "is the time for justice to restore the surplus profits to…

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Tragedy at a Fair. Allahabad. April 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 2

Twenty-two people were crushed to death at a fair in Hardwar, while endeavouring to reach a bathing-pool at an auspicious moment…

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Maitland Show Good Displays

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 7

The fifty-fifth annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was opened at Maitland on Wednesday, and will…

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The River Carnival. a Financial Success

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 10

A meeting of the River Carnival Committee presided over by the Mayor (Alderman J. C. Mannall), was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, on Saturday evening,…

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Local News. the Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 6

Thursday last was observed as a close holiday in honor of the Maitland Show, and in consequence the town presented a very quiet appearance. The weather…

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The Maitland Show. Fourth Day. Gloriously Fine Weather

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 4

The association has been fortunate in respect to the weather, each day having been gloriously fine. The weather to-day was bright and warm, and there was a good…

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The Maitland Show. Third Day's Sports. Interesting Contests

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 2

Those who patronised the Maitland Show yesterday—and there was a good attendance, though the takings again fell short of the same day last. year—had the satisfaction…

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The Maitland Show. Favourable Opening. Interesting Array of Exhibits

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 2

The weather is a large factor in the suc-cess, of agricultural shows, and in this respect the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was favoured by…

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The Maitland Show. Concluding Day. Capital Spout

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 April 1915 · page 6

With a continuance of beautiful weather for the concluding day of the annual show, the committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association…

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Wingham Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 4

The annual show of the Manning River Association will be held at Wingham on Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday a special train will leave West Maitland at…

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Maitland Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 4

The public were Well catered for is regard to ring events at the Maitland Show. A very fine exhibition of cattle drafting was…

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The R.C. Bazaar and Fancy Fair

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 2

THE Bazaar and Fancy Fair, in aid of the R.C. Church Funds, will be opened on Tuesday night, the 27th inst. in the Oddfellows' Hall, Scone, at 8…

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Dungog Show. Jumping Contests

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1915 · page 5

The wisdom of Offering decent prizes for sporting events has been amply demonstrated in connection with the Dungog Show…

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