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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

328 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 17

Ladies' Glee Club Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 3

A carnival, organised by the Ladies Glee Club for the frhef of local wounded soldiers, was held in ten Mechanics' Institute on Thursday night. The hall was crowded, and…

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Motor Car Values. American Show Lessons. Chief Engineer of Dodge Brothers Declares Public Want Car with Standard Value

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

In reviewing what the automobile allows brought forth, Russel Huff, chief engineer of Dodge Brothers, says:…

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 3

A meeting of committee was held on Tuesday last. There were present: Hon Walter Bennett (President), Messrs T. Carlton, W. Fisher…

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Carnival at Newcastle. Newcastle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 11

The French-Australian Day carnival to-day was one of the most successful function carried out in Newcastle for many years. when the procession passed through…

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American Show Lessons. Chief Engineer of Dodge Brothers Declares Public Want Car with Standard Value

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 1

In reviewing what the automobile shows brought forth, Russell Huff, chief engineer of Dodge Brothers, says: "One of the impressive facts as…

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French Australian Carnival

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

A meeting of the ladies' committee of the French-Australian Carnival will be held in the Mayor's room, Town Hall, on Friday afternoon next, at three o'clock…

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French-australia Day. Carnival Arrangements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 July 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the committee and others interested in thee French-Australia Day carnival, which is to be held on September 1, was hold in the Mayor's room last evening, the…

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Fair Rents Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 August 1916 · page 4

Tenants who apply to the Fair Rents Court for the determination of the fair rent of premises occupied by them generally expect to be granted a reduction. A surprise,…

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 7

A meeting of committee was held on Tuesday last. There were present—Hon. Walter Bennett (President), Messrs G. B. Waller, H. De Costa, C…

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Death of Desmond. a Famous Show Jumper

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 8

The famous old hunter and high jumper, Desmond, died at Blaynev on July 26. Mr A. Judd, who owned Desmond for many years, wrote to the…

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Skating Carnival

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 3

The skating carnival carried out by Mr. Smith, at the Empire Skating Rink on Saturday night was not so well attended as expected due to a counter…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 4

Intending exhibitors at the forthcoming Singleton show, to be held on September 6, 7 and 8, are notified elsewhere that entries for school work close on the 16th instant,…

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Local News. the Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 6

It is notified by advertisement, in connection with the approaching Singleton show, that entries for school work close on Wednesday next, August, 16;…

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French Australia Day Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 4

The committee of French-Australia Day Carnival and friends, of the brave French people are requested to assist in the carnival on Friday, September 1, by decorating their…

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Singleton Letter. Methodist Fair. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 2

A two-days annual fair, in connection with the Singleton Methodist Church, was opened in the school hall yesterday afternoon by the Mayor (Alderman McDougall),…

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The Methodist Fair an Auspicious Opening

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 3

The annual Fair in connection with the Singleton Methodist Church was opened in the School Hall, Elizabethstreet, yesterday afternoon by his…

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French-australian Carnival. Final Arrangements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 6

A meeting of the general committee of he French-Australian Fund Carnival was held in the Mayor's Room, Town Hall, last evening. The Mayor (Alderman C. J…

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Skating Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 6

A fancy poster skating carnival will be hold at Fatzeus' Skating RinK on Tuesday, September 5, next. Several events will be decided for which attractive prizes are…

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Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 6

Entries for the show close on Wednesday next, August 23rd. A meeting of ladies will be held on the afternoon of same day to arrange details for…

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French-australian Carnival. Final Arrangements

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 5

A meeting of the general committee of the French-Australian Fund Carnival was held in the Mayor's room, Town Hall, on Wednesday. The Mayor (Alderman C. J…

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