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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1917

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The Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

The organising for the Royal Show in syd-ney, which hegins on April 3rd next, is new far enough advanced for the secretary to be able to form an iden of the prospects of the…

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A Fair Warning

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

One That Should Be Heeded By All. Frequently the first sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning…

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Quirindi Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

Quirindi annual show will be held on March 20, 21 and 22. The ring competitions Include High Jump of £60, Open Hunter. £40, and ladles High Jump £5/5/. Entries closes…

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Royal Easter Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

The Royal Easter Show will he held on Moore-Park, Sydney, from April 3rd to April 11th, and particulars concerning closing of entries in various classes…

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Improvements to Picture Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

The Picture Company is now looking around for a suitable position to erect a big stadium for their show. Meanwhile the films will be screened…

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The Coming Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

The time is now approaching for the holding of the annual exhibition of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, and with the…

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Colossal Impudenge. German Request Hospital Ships Fair Game London Tuesday morning

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 5

A Press Burean Message says that Germany last week telegraphed through the American Embassy that hospital ships returning severely-wounded Germans would no long…

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The Royal Show. Prize List £9,000

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 4

The organising for the Royal Show in Sydney, which begins on April 3rd next, is now far enough advanced for the Secretary to be…

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Muswellbrook Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

The annual show of the Upper Hunter P, and A. Association will be held at Muswellbrook on March 28 and 29. The prize money amounts to £450. Schedules may be…

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Gloucester Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The above show will be held on March 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, and it is expected to be a record in every respect. Catalogues of entry can…

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Royal Easter Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 8

There is every reason to anticipate that the Show will be at least equal in number of exhibits and in attractiveness generally to the record…

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Newcastle Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

The annual exhibition of the Newcastle and Industrial Association, which takes place on the 28th inst., promises to be highly successful. Record entries have been…

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Colossal Impudence. German Request. Hospital Ships Fair Game. London, Tuesday Morning

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

A Press Bureau message says that Germany last week telegraphed through the American Embassy that hospital ships returning severely-wounded Germans would no…

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Panic at a Picture Show. a Boy Killed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 1

As the result of a fire which occurred at a cinematograph entertainment, in the Boys' Brigade building, at the corner of Riley and Arthur streets, Surry…

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Autumn Show and Sports

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

The preparations are going on apace for the N.A.A.'s autumn flower show and sports, to be held on Saturday, May 5. The horticultural display…

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Newcastle Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 2

The Newcastle show will open on Wednesday next, February 28, and extend until Saturday, March 3. The ring programme will be a splendid…

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 7

At the committee meeting of the above on Tuesday last there were present: Messrs C. T. Abbott, president, R. M. Cox, J. J. Flannery, H…

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Swimming Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Entries for the swimming carnival in aid of the Cessnock patriotic Fund are coming in well, and the fixutre promises to be suc-cessful. The Newcastle Premier Swimming…

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Solicitor to Show Cause

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 5

A matter was before the Full Court this morning in which a country solicitor was called upon to show cause why his name should not be struck off the roll of…

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Dix and Baker's Latest Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 7

Messrs. Dix and Baker will present at the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday evening next at S. 15 the latest family entertainment under their direction. It is the best…

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