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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1915

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The River Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 4

The river carnival, arranged by the Municipal Water Brigade, will be held at the brigade boat-house, Walsh Park, Horseshoe Bend, to-morrow afternoon. There is every…

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Muswellbrook Show. Attractive Ring Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the Muswellbrook Show yesterday afternoon, almost equalling that of last year, at shown by the gate takings. All…

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Macleay Show. Results of Milking Test

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 8

Following we give the results of the milking test carried out in connection with the above show:—…

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Carnival at Weston

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 14

The effort of the Weston Belgian Relief committee on Saturday in aid of the fund was a distinct success, despite the fact that the local mines have been idle for a long period…

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Muswellbrook Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 5

The annual show of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association was opened at Muswellbrook on Wednesday under favorable weather conditions…

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Trotting. Cessnock Military Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 7

Entries for the trotting events to take place at Cessnock on Easter Monday close on Monday night next, with the hon. secs. (Messrs. J. F. Doyle and P. J. Ryan). The…

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Upper Hunter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 2

The thirty-second exhibition of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association has now been relegated to the past and it is satisfactory to be able to record…

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Municipal Water Brigade. River Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 5

One of the principal local attractions years ago used to be the annual aquatic sports of the West Maitland Water Brigade, but they were allowed to die out and…

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Wallamba Show. Record Attendance

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 15

Wallamuba show took place on Thursday and Friday last. The attendances were good, especially on the second day, which was a record Regret was expressed…

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Muswellbrook Show. The High Jump

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 6

Eight horses figured in the high jump at Muswellbrook Show on Thursday cluding Judd's Bandolier, which made a record at Quirindi. At 5ft. 10½in…

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The Muswellbrook Show. Excellent Display. Fine Array of Horses. Muswellbrook, Wednesday night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 5

Though a bountiful fall of rain is badly needed and would be welcomed with gladness, the committee of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association found…

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Dungog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 5

Tenders are invited by the Dungog Show committee for the right to supply the judges and stewards' luncheon at 2/6 per head guaranteed each day, while the public may be…

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Municipal Water Brigade. River Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 6

The river carnival promoted by the West Maitland Municipal Water Brigade, which was held at the Horseshoe Bend on Saturday afternoon drew a very large attendance, the…

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Leap Over Wire. Show Jumper's Escape in the Field. Flanders, Feb. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 7

Let not one again say that show jumping is useless. The other day I came upon a Belgian officer, famous as a rider and judge of horses, whom I had met at Olympic…

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Wingham Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

The annual show will be held at Wingham on April 21 and 22. Entries close on April 17. A special train will leave Maitland for Wingham on the second day of the show…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

Mr, Milton Frith, of Singleton, writes:—"I notice in Thursday's "Mercyrt" in the awards at Muswellbrook show you have given Mr. G. Bailey's pony the credit of…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

Intending exhibitors and others interested are reminded that entries for all classes but fine arts and needlework at the Maitland Show close with the…

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The Royal Show. Opknhd To-day. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 5

Many parts of the Royal Agricultural Show were opened this morning in showery weather. Heavy rain overnight was responsible for a good deal of delay in…

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Fair Percentage Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 4

The stock sellers of the Upper Manning have an association called the Upper Manning Fair Percentage Association, which has been formed to get the auctioneers' commission…

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Swimming Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 4

A swimming carnival will be held in the Newcastle baths to-morrow (Good Friday) afternoon. Alick Wickham and all the world's champions are announced to be…

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