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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

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Fair Comment

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 5

"Fair comment does not mean just comment. In considering whether it is fair you do not ask yourself whether you agree with it. If the opinion…

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Local and General News. a Fair Deal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 4

Is the secret of my ever-increasing practice. I test your eyes well; make you good glasses, and guarantee them for two years, charging you less than you would pay in Sydney for…

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Gosford Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 4

Gosford annual show will be held on the 14the and 15th instant. Entries close on the 8th Good ring events, a convenient train service for visitors, and good day's outing in an attractive…

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Lostock Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

Lostock Public School is to hold an Allies' Carnival on Anniversary Day, when sports for young and old will be provided. A Brand ball will also be held at night…

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Trade Fair in Sydney. Officially Opened. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 5

The trade fair was officially opened by his excellency the Governor sir gerald strickland in the town hall to-day mr. parkes. president of the chamber of…

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Fair Rents Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 4

The Fair Rents Bill, which was passed by the State Parliament shortly before the Christmas adjournment, will be brought into active operation at once. At yesterday's…

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Fair play

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 7

I have written of the lads who at the corners still, collect, And I meant to hit not only straight, but hard,…

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Military Occupation of Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 6

In connection with the decision of the military authorities to make use of the show ground for encampment purposes, representatives of the Agricultural…

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Aerated Waters Dearer. Makers to Show Cause

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 6

Sydney, Friday.—The manufacturers of aerated waters and cordials have been called on by the Necessary Commodities Commission to state why…

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Quirindi Show Abandoned

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

At a special general meeting of the members of the Quirindi P A and H. Association held on Wednesday last, it was decided by a big majority that there be no show this…

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The Singleton Argus Saturday, January 22nd. a Carnival of Crime

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 6

A very marked and decidedly unpleasant feature of life in the metropolitan area just now is the frequency, of crime of the armed robbery and…

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The Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

The Council of the R.A.S. has Very pluckily increased the total of the prize money, for the Royal Show, to he held next Easter…

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Kurri Show Prospects

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 4

Owing to conditions brought about by the war there appears to be some doubt as to whether the Kurri show will be held this year. The committee recently had the matter under…

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The Easter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 4

The prize money of the Royal Agricultural Society's Show, which was reduced last year owing to the war, has been increased this year, and a…

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The Royal Show. Prize List Issued

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 4

The Council of the R. A. S. has increased the total of the prize money for the Royal Show to be held next Easter, and has also added a few…

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Druids' Fine Show. Soldiers in Procession

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 2

Sydney, Wednesday.—The Druids procession to-day contained a draft of 300 senior cadets under Corporal Kaunt, assisted by staff area officers. They…

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 10

A meeting of committee was held on Tuesday last. Present— Messrs W. Bennett (in chair), R. Moylan, J. Byron H. DeCosta, T…

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Aquatic Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 2

Although the weather conditions on Wednesday last, Anniversary Day, were not too promising, a large, number of people…

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Bicycle Club Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 3

Members of the Kurri Bicycle Club are preparing for a carnival to be held shortly, at which a collection will be made for the Australian Wounded Soldiers (local) Fund…

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American Sate and Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 4

An American sale and exhibition in aid of Australasian missions will be held in St. Paul's Parish Hull, Hunter-street, on Monday next. The exhibition will bo open from…

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