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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

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Singleton Show. Opening Day. Light Rain Falling. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 September 1920 · page 4

Singleton show opened this morning, Light rain was falling when judging commenced, but later the weather cleared somewhat, although it…

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The Village Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1920 · page 4

Final arrangements in connection with the Village Fair to be held at the West Maitland Superior Public School on Saturday afternoon and evening…

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Show Nights' Pictures

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 September 1920 · page 2

At the Mechanics' Hall to-night and to-morrow night specially attractive programmes will be presented. To-night the great gloom-dispeller, Charlie…

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Singleton Show. Official Opening. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1920 · page 5

Steady rain fell during the night an light showers this morning, but when the show opened the weather had cleaned considerably…

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Singleton Show. an Increased Entry. Fine Display of Beef Cattle SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1920 · page 6

The fifty-first annual exhibition of the Northern Agricultural Association opened yesterday. As judging was about to commence light rain left, but…

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The Village Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 4

Given fine weather to-morrow afternoon the Village Fair to be held in the West Maitland Superior Public School grounds promises to be a…

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Singleton Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 2

The annual exhibition opened on Wednesday monring when light rain was falling. Later the weather cleared somewhat. Entries were 500…

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Singleton Show. This Second Dav

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 6

The attendance at the Singleton Show yesterday was large, although not up to that of the second day of last year; but this was no doubt due…

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A Wet Show. the Financial Position. Insurance Against Weather

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 4

The Singleton people have been called upon to face the discomforts, disappointments and losses of a wet Show. It is matter for regret when a body of voluntary workers expending their efforts for the common good meet such an experience, but the risks of the weather must be met, at…

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Village Fair Opens

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 4

The village fair in the school grounds of the West Maitland Superior Public School was opened this afternoon. Although the weather was not as…

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Singleton Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 2

The fifty-first show of the Northern Agricultural Association, which was opened on Singleton Showground on Wednesday last in dull weather. The…

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Victorian Butter. Fair Profits Recommendation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 3

The Victorian Fair Profits Commission on Monday recommended the maximum wholesale selling price for choicest and first grade butter should…

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Singleton Show Second Day Showers in the Forenoon a Large Attendance Exhibition a Fine Success

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 6

After the dispiriting experiences of the opening day (Wednesday) all interested in the N.A.A. Show wondered how they would fare as to weather…

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Australian Gems. Exhibition in France

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 9

Mr. Percy Marks, of Sydney, who was appointed by the Holman Government as royal commissioner to the Lyons Fair for the express purpose…

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Singleton Show the Awards

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 3

Folloying is a complete list of the awards at the 51st show of the Northern Agricultural Association, held on Wednesday, Thursday, and yesterday:—…

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Singleton Show. Third Day's Programme. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 4

Stormy and threatening conditions prevailed yesterday afternoon; but the rain held off, and the 51st carnival of the Northern Agricultural…

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The Singleton Argus. Saturday, September 18th. THE N.A.A. SHOW

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 4

Those who expected a fine show this year, after the break-up of the drought were not disappointed after all, although, as was only to be expected, the…

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Singleton Show. an Increased Entry. Fine Display of Beef Cattle SINGLETON

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 5

The fifty-first annual exhibition of the Northern Agricultural Association opened yesterday. As judging was about to commence light rain tell but…

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Village Fair. West Maitland Public School Function

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 September 1920 · page 2

Co-operation is the essential to success in any public movement, and this important factor was the prime feature in the village fair which was held in…

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The Village Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 4

The result of the Village Fair held in the grounds of the West Maitland Superior Public School on Saturday afternoon is viewed with much…

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