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Shows & fairs, 1921

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Swimming. Sydney Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 7

At the Domain baths last night a combined swimming carnival was held, when Miss Ethelda B[?] Lady Langer, and Pua Kealoha made their…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 4

In connection with the recent following and Firemen's Carnival, in aid of the Maitland Hospital, the Maitland Federal Band rendered signal service…

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Aberdeen Swimming Carnival. Saturday, 2Nd April, 1921

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

Given bright and fine weather, the banks of the Hunter River at the rear of the Public School, Aberdeen, will be one seething mass of humanity to…

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Easter Show. a Fine Display

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 1

The Easter Show of the Royal Agricultural Society was opened on Tuesday in bright, warm weather. It is the largest Show on record…

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Our Sydney Letter. The Easter Show

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

In the Journalistic mind everything international, political, and social, has to give place to the Easter Show. Every year shows…

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The Royal Show Singleton District Exhibitors

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

The Royal Show opened in Sydney on Monday, when the attendance numbered 7400, against 5000 last year. It was remarkable, for the number of country…

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Muswellbrook Letter. After the Show. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 3

Following the show of last week, with all its turmoil, and excitement, we have naturally come into a time, of quietude—our normal condition…

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Dongog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 2

Tenders for the luncheon booths at the Dungog Show on April 27, 28 and 29 close on April 5. The publican's booths and fruit and lolly stalls will…

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Aberdeen Swimming Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 2

Given bright and fine weather the banks of the Huster River at the rear of the Public School, Aberdeen, will be crowded on Saturday, 2nd…

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Boxing Exhibition. Royalty Pleased. London, March 19

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 2

Carpentier boxed before the King and Queen, the Prince of Wales, Princess Mary, and other guests of Lord Derby at Knowsley Hall last night…

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"Mandel-ette" at Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 1

Be sure, if you go down to the Royal Show, to visit the "Mandel-ette" camera stall. There you will see this magical machine taking finished pictures…

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Our Telegrams. Sydney Show. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 5

The official figures compiled to-day disclose that up to last night 410-[?]00 people had attended the Royal Show, being an increase of 28,900 over last…

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Prize-winners at Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 4

Prize-winners at the Maitland Show are notified by the secretary that they may obtain their prize money on application at the association's office in…

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Athletics. Uralla Sports. Maitlanders Show Out

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 2

Athletic sports were conducted at Uralla on Easter Monday, and the events attracted competitors from Sydney, Maitland. Roma (Q.), and…

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Sydney Show Record High Jump

Singleton Argus · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 2

By jumping 7ft. 3in., three horses, A. L. Payne's Vice-Regal, Perry Brothers' Lone Star, and W. J. Weir's Musician, shared honors in establishing a new…

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Maitland Dogs at the Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 4

Mrs. W. H. York, of Oakhampton-road has been most successful at the Royal Show with her black pug bitch puppy, 7 months' old Molly's Robe of…

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Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 2

Stroud will hold its first show on Saturday, April 19th commencing at 9 a.m. It is hoped that the function will be an annual one. Schedules of…

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Aberdeen Swimming Carnival. To-morrow (Saturday)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 2

It is no exaggeration to say that the swimming pool on the Hunter at Aberdeen is one of the loveliest river spots, and it would be hard to…

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R.C. Easter Monday Sports Carnival. an Unqualified Success Large Attendance and Interesting Events

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 2

The annual R.C. Easter Monday Sports Carnival, held in the conveniently situated Town Paddock, which is an ideal convincing ground,…

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Aberdeen Swimming Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 2

The following telegram has just been received from Mr. O. G. H. Merrett, Secretary of the Australian Olympic Council:—"Have definitely…

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