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Shows & fairs, 1917

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Newcastle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

The Newcastle Show opens on Wednesday next, at 10 am. There are excursion rates, single fair and a quarter for double journey…

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To Show Cause. Country Solicitor's Case

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 1

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

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Aquatic Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

It is expected that between, [?]50 and [?]60 will be realised as a result of the aquatic carnival held on Saturday in aid of the Cess-nock Patriotic Fund. Those who had a…

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The Coming Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Upper Hunter P and A Association was held on Friday last, 23rd. instant. There, were present:…

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Newcastle Show. Increase in Exhibits. Extensive Ground Improvements. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 4

The fifteenth annual show of the Newcas-tle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Indus-trial Association was opened on the show ground at Broadmeadow to-day. For many…

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Newcastle Show. the 15th Exhibition. Good Displays

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

Although horses and cattle are amongst the principal sections at shows, the New-­castle Agricultural, Horticultural, and In-dustrial Association, the 15th annual…

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Maitland Show Holiday

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 2

Thursday, April 19, has bèn proclaimed a public holiday in Singleton, that being the date of the second day of the Maitland show…

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Newcastle Show. the King Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

Favoured with fine weather, the Newcastle show yesterday was attended by a very large crowd. The takings were £443/10/ compared with £380/13/3 in 1915—the last show…

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Correspondence. Local Greeks at the War. an Appeal for Fair Play. (To the Editor.)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

Sir,—Now that the excitement attendant with the attitude of Greece towards the Allies has somewhat subsided, I take this opportunity to…

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Show Champions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

Championships awarded at the Newcastle Show includes, in addition to those already published, Mr. R. T. Wilson's black station Zolock Patchen (by Zolock, imp.) for…

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Newcastle Show. Highly Successful Function

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 3

The 15th annual show of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association was opened on Wednesday, and the official opening, by…

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Newcastle Show. Increase in Exhibits. Extensive Ground Improvements. Newcastle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 8

The fifteenth annual show of the Newcastle the Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association was opened on the show ground at Broadmeadow to-day. For many…

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Newcastle Show. the Ring Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

The fifteenth annual show of the Newcastle Agriculture, Horticulture, and Industrial Society was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday. It was anticipated…

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The Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 5

Entries for the Royal Show are rolling in daily. Cattle, as anticipated, show the greatest increase, while the entries of horses are extremely satisfactory, more especially…

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Upper Hunter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

The annual Show of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association will be held on the 28th and 29th March next. The exhibition…

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Dairy Cattle for Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

Intending exhibitors at the Upper Hunter Show are reminded that all dairy cattle except class 91, must be haltered, tied…

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Missionary Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

For many years St. Paul's Church has been a prominent position with regard to missionary work and although the members of the missionary associations of that church…

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Newcastle Surf Carnival

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

Given fine weather to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, the surf carnival being arranged by Cook's Hill, Stockton and Newcastle clubs, to take place on Newcastle beach, should…

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Maitland Show

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

The Maitland show opens on April 18 and will be continued for four days. Schedules of prizes may he obtained on application to the secretary (Mr. E. H. Fountain). Entries…

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