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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

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German Machine Guns Exhibition Prohibited in School Grounds

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 2

Mr Mutch, Minister for Education, in answer to Mr. Shillington, in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, said it was true that he had prohibited the…

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Help of the Ladies Wanted A. AND H. Association's Move

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 2

The Dungog A. and H. Association has decided to request lady members and life members, wives or nearest female relatives of members, to…

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Show Ground Sub-committees

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 5

The President stated that matters in connection with the now ground had been allowed stand over until the Municipal Council was at full…

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Singleton Show. the Second Day

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 9

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

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The Show Ball

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 2

Elaborate preparations have been made for the N.A.A. show ball, which is to take place in the pavilion at the showground this (Thursday) evening, and…

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The Show Ball

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 4

The annual show ball in connection with the N.A.A. took place in the Association's pavilion on Thursday night, and proved a very popular function. The…

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A Spring Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 4

At St. Luke's Church, Homeville, on Frida afternoon, 9th inst., at 3.30 o'clock, a Spring Fair, in aid of church funds, will be opened by Mrs. Geo…

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A. and H Association. Report of Ladies' Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 4

At the meeting of the committee of the above on Tuesday last there were present: Messrs C. T. Abbott (President), J. A. Jones; R. M. Cox,…

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Juvenile Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 October 1920 · page 4

A juvenile fair will be held in the Salvation Army Hall, West Maitland, on Tuesday and Wednesday next, 12th and 13th inst. On Tuesday…

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Juvenile Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 4

A juvenile fair promoted by the young people of the West Maitland Salvation Army Corps was opened in the Army Hall last evening in the…

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St. Luke's Spring Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 4

St. Luke's people concluded their fair at Homeville on Saturday night. It was a record effort for the parish. Great numbers of people crowded to the…

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Travelling Picture Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 4

Messrs. Westerland and McDonald will conduct a picture show at Paterson on Tuesday, October 19, and Gresford on Wednesday, October 20, when…

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A Fair Deal

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 2

Wheat growers and butter makers ask a fair deal, neither more nor lean. To demand more would be plainly unfair. To accept less, without…

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Beck's Vaudeville Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 4

Another attractive programme has been arranged for Saturday night's vaudeville entertainment at the Town Hall, under the auspices of Mr. Ike…

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Local and General St. Andrew's Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 2

St Andrew's Flower Show and Sale of Work will be held on Thursday, October 21st, commencing at 11 a.m. Entries close to-morrow, Saturday…

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St. Paul's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

A fair in aid of St. Paul's Church funds will be opened in the Parish Hall. Hunter-street, on Wednesday next October 20, and continued on the…

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Grand Skating Carnival

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

The attention of all lovers of that fine pastime, skating, is drawn to an advt. in this issue regarding the skating and supper carnival to be hold, in Jansson's…

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Beck's Vaudeville Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

Another attractive programme has been arranged for this evening's vaudeville entertainment at the Town Hall, under the auspices of Mr. Ike…

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Flower Show and Fair

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 October 1920 · page 2

The flower show and fair, in ald of the Methodist Church building fund, and which opens in the School of Arts to-morrow afternoon at 3…

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Military Carnival. Arrangements Progressing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 October 1920 · page 6

Arrangements in connection with the military carnival, which will be held on December 11 under the auspices of the East Maitland Cadet Welfare…

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