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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1920

475 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 24

Show Tragedy. Woman Shot Dead. Boy and Girl Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1920 · page 3

Mrs. Julia Lopas Darz [?], formerry a resident of Leichliardt, was shot dead on the Sydney Show Ground on Monday afternoon. Lucia Nelson 19), a stop assistant, of…

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Local and General News. Dogs at the Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 April 1920 · page 4

At the Royal Show in Sydney Mrs. M. O'Brien, of the Horseshoe Bend, was successful in gaining four ribbons with Lady Masereen (bitch), and a puppy bitch, Lady…

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Sports Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the annual Easter sports carnival at Cessnock racecourse on Easter Monday. Following are results of the principal events:—…

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The Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 5

Nearly half a million people attended the Sydney Show during the eight days and five nights of the carnival. The gate receipts alone amounted to £27,392. To-day is…

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The Show and the Drought

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 4

One could well imagine a visitor from the old country visiting the great exhibition in Sydney at the present time encountering one of the greatest surprises of his life…

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Kurri Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 4

Judging by the entries already received there should be record entries for the Kurri Kurri annual show, to be hold on the 23rd and 24th of this month. The exhibition…

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The Big Show Immense Attendance and Takings. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 2

The attendance at eight of the Royal Show numbered 435,000, and the takings were £27,392…

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 7

A meeting of the committees of the above was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon last. Present: Messrs G. B. Waller (President), W…

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The Show

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 6

Although the attendance at the show on Easter Monday was not equal to that of the same day in 1918, the "gate" was larger, owing…

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Easter Monday Sports Carnival. Ax Unprecedented Success. Record Crowd, Keenly Contested Events

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 2

Scone was the rendezvous of a record crowd of people on Monday last. During the few preceding days, many sceptics were to be…

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Maitland Winners at Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 4

Mrs. W. H. York, of Oakhampton-road, secured two first prizes and champion with her two bleak pugs at the Royal Show. Speedwell Nightwatch annexed…

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The Royal Show. Record Takings

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 7

Wednesday was the ninth and final day of the Royal Agricultural Society's Show, a large crowd witnessing a diverse programme of events…

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Show Tragedy. Woman Shot Dead. Boy and Girl Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 6

Mrs. Julia Lopas Diaz (35) formerly a resident of Leichhardt was shot dead on the Sydney Show Ground on Monday afternoon Luca Nelson (19) a shop assistant of…

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Wingham Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 4

The Wingham show will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 21st and 22nd last, Amongst the attractions will be some interesting ring events. On the second day of…

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Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 2

Entries for the above close on the 17th inst and intending competitors are advised to get into touch with Secretary Green immediately…

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Show Privileges

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 2

The sale of show privileges resulted as follows:—No. 1 booth (late liquor booth) Mr McIntyre £6 ; No. 2, (under new grandstand)…

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Royal Show Tragedy. Shooting of Julia Lopas Dias

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 3

An inquiry was held by the Sydney corner in to the cause of the death of julia Lopas Dias (35), formerly living at No. 5 Waiting-street, Leichnarde. Deceased and…

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A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 7

A meeting of the committee of the Dungog A. and H. Association was held on Tuesday at the School of Arts, there being, present Messrs…

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Dungog Show Records a Splendid Prospect

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 2

The Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Association will on Wednesday, 28th inst, open its gates to the public to its thirty-second show…

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A Baby Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 4

The recent baby week functions' in Sydney aroused very great and widespread interest, and many leading professional men and others showed how…

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