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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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Local and General News. Repatriation Carnival Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 4

Winners of events at the Repatriation Carnival Sports are requested to c[?] upon the [?]on, secretarles Messrs. Allan Anderson and Thos. Wolloff) at the M.L.A. Chambers…

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Comic Opera for Show Week

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 7

The box plans for "Katinka," "You're in Love:" and "So Long Letty" the woll-known and successful comie oporas to be staged by D. H.[?] O'Conner's Open Company at the…

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Vehicle Exhibits at the Show To the Editor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 2

Sir,—It was my intention not to take any further part in the controversy started by Mr. Jennison re vehicle exhibits at the Show. But,…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 5

The Mni[?]and Show will bo[?]opaned on the show ground on wednesday next and will he counliard on the there succuoding days there will be grant valety of oxh[?]bits in…

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The Maitland Show 58th Exhibition. Opening Day To-morrow

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 5

The Show Ground presented an active appearance this afternoon, the officials were busily completing preparations for the opening of the annual exhibition…

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Local and General Maitland Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 2

Commencing on the 26th inst. and ending on 29th, the Maitland show will be held. A special train will leave Dungog at 9.15 a.m. on…

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Repatriation Carnival Week

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 2

The following addition contributions have been received by the hon, treasurer of Repatriation Carnival Week:—Homeville and Telarah Girls patriotic League, £20/…

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Maitland Show. Bright and Attractive Display. Live Stock and pavilions. Magnificent Schools Exhibit. Educational Features

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 4

WILL THE show be postponed? a few weeks ago this was one of the questions which was asked over and over again in many family circles throughout the district,…

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Newcastle Repatriation Carnival

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 2

The above carnival, which is in aid of Repartriation work, opens, on Newcastle Ocean Beach on the 28th inst., and continues to April 5. A monster…

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The Maitland Show. the Ring Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 5

Yesterday was devoted exclusively to judging in the various sections. The work was got through expeditiously, and before nightfall the whole of the work had been…

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The Maitland Show. the Second Day. a Reduced Attendance. Interesting Ring Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 4

There was much speculation to-day as to the effect the influenza epidemic was likely to have on the attendance on the show. It was the principal day, and was proclaimed…

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Influenza. Cabinet Takes Action. Abandonment of Sydney Show. Masks to be Worn

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 7

The gravity of the influenza epidemic was considered by the State Cabinet yesterday. It decided that the Sydney Show must be abandoned, that masks shall be worn by…

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Maitland Show. Thrilling Jumping Contests. Remarkable Exhibition of Lepping

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 4

Seldom has better jumping been seen anywhere, if it ever has, than was witnessed on the show ground yesterday. The High jump especially provided a remarkable exhibition…

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Quirindi Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

Notwithstanding the drought there is ovary indication that this show is going to be a big success, Entries are splendid, and the quality of the stock…

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The Maitland Show. Magnificent Exhibition of Jumping. New Record Established

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 8

The attendance at the third day of the Maitland Show yesterday was below that of the previous year, the gate receipts totalling only £47/14/3. From the…

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Newcastle Repatriation Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 4

The Repatriation Carnival, when was opened yesterday, has been arranged on an elaborate scale, and is both interesting and attractive. It also embodies many…

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Mudgee Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

Among the prize takers in needle work at Mudgee Show we notice the name of Miss Clara Milligan, who was awarded first prize for…

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Maitland Show. Sports Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 5

The Maitland Show concluded with an interesting sports programme this afternoon. The weather was fine, and there was a fair attendance. The officials were as…

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Show Postponement. Losses of Intended Exhibitors

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 4

Over one hundred producers, who had intended exhibiting at the Agricultural Show and it is stated have been financially embarrassed as a result of the abando[?]ent…

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Maitland Show Singleton and District Successes

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 6

The 38th annual show of the Hunter River A. and H. Association was opened at Maitland on Wednesday. Despite the drought and the influenza…

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