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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1916

328 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 17

Singleton Show. Fine Horse and Cattle Exhibits. Interesting Pavilion Display. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 September 1916 · page 2

Except that the weather was disagreeably boisterous and dusty most of the day—the elements moderated somewhat during the afternoon— the 47th exhibition of the…

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Singleton Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 2

The 47th exhibition of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened at Singleton on Wednesday in auspicious circumstances. The…

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Singleton Show. Good Attendance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 6

Fine weather prevailed for the second day of the Northern Agricultural Association's annual exhibition yesterday, and the attendance was well in advance of the corresponding…

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Singleton Show. Sport Day. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 5

Fine weather prevailed for the closing day of the show, when there was a first-class programme of trotting, jumping, and equestrian events. There was a very…

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Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 2

A few years ago the Singleton Show was a a event of importance here second only to the local Show and between 500 and 600 people took…

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Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 2

At Singleton Show on Thursday, the attendance was larg.e The gate takings were £254, as against £235 for the second day last year. The special train from…

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Show Accidents

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 6

During the ring events on Thursday there were three accidents to riders. The most serious was that which befel George Moore, son of Mr Edward…

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Exhibition and Sale of Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 4

The Young People's Mission Band exhibition and sale of work will be held in the manse garden on Saturday afternoon next, at 2.30. Admission will be free, and…

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The Singleton Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 3

About 150 Muswellbrook residents went by special train to the Singleton show on Thursday last, or perhaps a third of the number that was accustomed to visit the…

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French-australia Day. the Carnival

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 9

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

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Singleton Show Second Day

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 8

Followng upon, the dust storm that made things so uncomfortable for show visitors on Wednesday, came a heavy over-clouding of the sky that made…

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Singleton Letter. the Show. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 3

The 47th show of the Northern Agricultural Association, which concluded yesterday, was successful in all respects—the weather was fine, the attendances large,…

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Singleton Show. Fine Horse and Cattle Exhibits. Interesting Pavilion Display. Singleton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 5

Except that the weather was disagreeably boisterous and dusty most of the day—the elements moderated somewhat during the afternoon—the 47th exhibition of the…

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Record Prices for Show Bullocks

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 September 1916 · page 4

At the Campbell's Hill saleyards to-day, Mr. J. Enright sold on behalf of Mr. M. Moran. 15 extra prime bullocks and two streets. These bullocks were prize-takers…

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Show Guessing Competitions

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 September 1916 · page 2

The results of guessing competitions at the show last week were made available yesterday afternoon, when the animals were killed and dressed. The…

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Singleton Show. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 September 1916 · page 3

Sir—As a newcomer to Singleton I must express my surprise and disgust at the apathetic way in which "business" people of the town neglect their…

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Repairing Show Ground Damage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 4

Intimation was received to-day Mr. E. H. Fountain secretary of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association from the Defence Department that an amount…

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Record Prices for Show Cattle at Maitland

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

J. Enright reports selling, amongst his consignments of fat cattle at Maitland yards, on the 11th inst., 15 prime bullocks, on account of Mr M…

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Grand Wattle Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 September 1916 · page 4

In the Salvation Army Hall, East Maitland, on Thursday evening next, at 7.45 o'clock, a Grand Wattle Fair will be opened by the Mayoress (Mrs. W. M. Porter). The…

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Cessnock Agricultural Association. Sixth Annual Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 September 1916 · page 2

The sixth annual show of the Cessnock A.H.P. and F.A. Association was opened in Hampton's Hall and Snape Bros. yards on Friday. There was some talk of the show…

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