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Shows & fairs, 1917

401 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 21

Dungog Show. Rain Interferes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

Like many other associations, the Dungog Aricultural and Horticultural Association experienced wet weather for its 1917 show. There was a heavy shower on Wednesday…

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Dungog A. & H. Association A Splendid Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

The thirtieth annual Show began on Wednesday. The weather was not all that could be desired. A heavy fog hung over the hills around, till 9…

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Broken Hill "Fair Play." Broken Hill

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 4

Lieutenant Montgomery, the Nationalist candidate for the Barrier, was refused a, hearing on Wednesday night, when taking the platform for the first…

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Dungog Show. Good Exhibits of Cattle. Interesting Sporting Events. Dungog

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 8

At mid-day to-day the prospects for fine weather for the Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association's 30th annual show were good, it then being bright and…

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Show Notes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1917 · page 5

Prom our list of Judges at the Show we omitted the horse judges, Messrs J. P. O'Neil, W. H. Warhurst, and A. W. Scott. Mr B. B. Burner…

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Agricultural Association the Show Receipts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of management of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held at the office last evening and there was a largo…

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Decreased Imports. March Exports Show an Increase

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1917 · page 7

The oversea imports into New South Wales during the month of March were valued at £2,531,232, and show a decrease of £283,615, or over 10 percent as compared with…

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A fair Value for a Fair Price

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 4

Is the Keynote of my business. I don't kid you that you can get a pound's worth for ten shillings. Unchangeable fees: Optical glasses in nickel frame, 10/6 ; in rolled gold,…

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Letter to the Editor. Stock Defeating at Dengog Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 2

Sir,—I noticed in your report of the late Dungog Show that Miss taylor and Nurse Cowan divided first prize for stock drafting for ladies, which to me appears very…

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Local Aeroplanes. Successful Exhibition Flight

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 3

The aeroplane which had been in course of construction for the past three months at the New South Wales School of Aviation, in Richmond, made its first…

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Dungog Show. To the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 3

Will you grant me a little space in your columns re the late Dungog Show. I noticed in your report that Miss Taylor and Nurse Cowan divided…

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Dungog Show. Rain Interferes. Dungog

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 9

Like many other associations, the Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association experienced wet weather for its 1917 show. There was a heavy shower on wednesday…

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A Fair Value for a Fair Price

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 4

Is the keynote of my business. I don't kid you that you can get a pound's worth for ten shillings. Unchangeable fees: Optical glasses in nickel frame, 10/6; in rolled gold,…

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Maitland Show Prizes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 4

Prizewinners at the recent Maitland show are advised by advertisement elsewhere that the prizes will be payable at the association's office, High-street, on…

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Licensee to Show Cause

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 4

Before Messrs. W. J. M. Fincham and Elias Bowden L.Ms., at the Licensing Court, held at the West Maitland Courthouse this morning Inspector Walker applied under…

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A Fair Value for a Fair Price

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 4

Is the keynote of my business. I don't kid you that you can get a pound's worth for ten shillings. Unchangeable fees: Optical glasses in nickel frame, 10/6; in rolled gold,…

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Cessnock Sports Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 4

The drawing of the art union in connection with the Cessnock Easter Monday sports carnival will take place in St.Joseph's Schoolroom, Cessnock to-morrow (Thursday) evening. at…

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Stockriding at the Show To the Editor

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 7

Sir,—We have read a letter published in your paper, under the nom-de-plume of "Justice," and trust you will grant us space to reply. Your…

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Singleton Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 4

The coming Show, set down for 5th, 6th, and 7th of September next, gives signs of great promise. A particularly liberal schedule of prizes is being,…

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True Imperialism. Democracy's Fair Claims. London, Thursday night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 6

Sir Edward Carson, First Lord of the Admiralty, in his speech at the British Empire luncheon to-day, said that there was a revolution in the Empire at home. A…

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