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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

328 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 17

Flower Show and Continental

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 2

A Flower Show find Continental will be held in the Methodist Church grounds, Muswellbrook, on October 11th and 12th. The schedule of prizes include competitions in…

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Methodist Fair

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

The Methodist annual fair, on Wednesday and Thursday last, proved very successful, the proceeds, so far as at present known, being about £160. Of…

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James Kerr and Sons, Ltd., Spring Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 4

The first spring show of James Kerr and Sons, Ltd., invitations for viewing which were issued through [?] paper on Tuesday evening…

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Skating Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 6

A skating carnival, plain, fancy, and confetti, will he held in Fatzeus' rink on Tuesday, Sept. 5. when valuable prizes will be presented for each event…

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At the Wagga Show. Mr. Grahame Says He Was Slighted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 12

Mr. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture, did not attend the Wagga show smoke social. Only one reference was made by the speakers at the social regarding the absence of the Minister. Mr…

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Show Ground Wanted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 August 1916 · page 7

The Cessnock Agriculture Society also intend to make representation with regard to the preparations of a show ground. The society has been unable to cater for the public as it wished owing…

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The Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 2

Notwithstanding the war and adverse meteorological conditions, Singleton will celebrate its annual show next week. The time-honoured Northern Agricultural…

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To-morrow Carnival. French-australia Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 6

To-morrow Maitland will hold high [?] val from "early morn till dewy eve [?] of the French-Australia Day fund. ladies and gentlemen of the committee…

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French-australia Day. To-day's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 4

Throughout the State there have been various "days' since the war began. There was Belgian Day, Allies Day, and other days and on these occasions special efforts were…

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Skating Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 4

A plain, fancy and poster skating carnival will be held at Fatzous' Skating Rink on Tuesday next (5th instant), when valuable prizes will be awarded. A concession…

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Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

The annual Show of the Northern Agricultural Association will be held at Singleton on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next. Record entries have been received,…

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Annual Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 2

The sixth annual show of the Cessnock A.H.P. and F.A. Association is to be held in the Aberdare Hall, Cessnock, on Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16. The…

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Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1916 · page 4

Singleton show will be opened to-morrow (Wednesday), and be continued on Thursday and Friday, and with fine weather a large attendance is anticipated on the second day…

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Singleton Show Excellent Entries

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 5 September 1916 · page 3

The 47th show of the N.A.A. opens to-morrow (Wednesday) and continues during the two following days. From the way in which exhibitors have come…

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Methodist Fair and Flower Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 6 September 1916 · page 2

Will be held cm October 11th and 12th. Entries close October 7th. Schedules may be obtained at this office…

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Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 6 September 1916 · page 2

The 47th show of the N.A.A. opens to-day (Wednesday) and continues during the two following days The prospects for the show are…

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Singleton Show. Second Day. a Large Attendance. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 September 1916 · page 4

After a threatening day rain began to fall about seven o'clock last evening, and there were fears as to the weather for the second day. This morning, however, broke…

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Singleton Show the Opening Day Fine Display of Exhibits

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 September 1916 · page 2

The 47th. show of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened yesterday, in dull and threatening weather conditions. Shortly after 9. o'clock a…

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