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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Fugitives Show Fight Chase at Emu Plains. Two Men Arrested. Penrith

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 3

Two men, said to be railway employees, were seen handling goods on a truck at Emu Plains railway last night and were secured by Detectives…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 4

The Hospital Carnival Committee in their effort to raise £2000, are asking for any gifts of any kind whatsoever. Farmers are specially asked to give…

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Boxing. Hospital Carnival Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 5

To-morrow (Tuesday) night will see some good finals, and special arrangements are being made with Newcastle, Kurri, and local boys to come over and…

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Athletics. Saturday's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 7

On Saturday, Maitland A.A.C. will South Sydney A.A.C., reputed to be Sydney's lending harrier organisation, in the second annual contest…

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Boxing. Hospital Carnival Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 5

Another big attendance, is expected at the Maitland Stadium this evening, when the Maitland Hospital Carnival tournament will be advanced another…

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Shimming Carnival Saturday, November 19Th

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of those interested in swimming was held at the Soldiers' Club last night. Mr. Bruck presided. Mr. L. Cheattle,…

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Maitland Hospital Carnival. Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 5

There was a large attendance at the Hospital Carnival meeting held in Smith's auction rooms last night. The secretary reported that he had…

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Schools and Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 4

Mr. J. S. Hoskins, hon. secretary, of the Maitland Hospital Carnival, has received a reply from Mr. P. Board, Under-Secretary of Education,…

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Letter to the Editor the Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 3

Sir,—Two thousand ladies' tickets to one thousand members of the Agricultural Society should ensure an attendance at the annual show,…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 4

Added zest has been given to the hospital carnival. There are some good Queensland riders in town, and £20 has been deposited with Mr. J…

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St. Andrew's Church Fair the Opening Function

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 2

The two days' fair in the Presbyterian School Hall, in aid of St. Andrew's Church funds, wag opened yesteraday afternoon shortly after 3 o 'cloak by Mrs…

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Flower Show and Sale of Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 4

Members of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, East Maitland, have been busy for some time past organising a flower show and sale of work,…

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Presbyterian Fair. Flower Show and Sale of Work. Successful Venture

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 2

It was evident from the fine array of goods displayed on the stalls at the Flower Show and Sale of Work, which was opened in the Literary…

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Swimming Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 5

What promises to be one of the events of Muswellbrook is the forthcoming swimming carnival on the Millgrove which with its natural…

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Weston Sports Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 3

Weston Sports Carnival on Monday next, November 14th, provided the day is fine promises to be a great success. The ground is in splendid order and…

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Mammoth Fancy Fair. a Great Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 2

St Matthias' Parish Hall has always been of such dimensions as to comfortably accommodate a large number of people; but on Tuesday…

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What the Months Should Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 4

It will, no doubt, be helpful to the poultry-farmer to be able to trace from month to month the necessary performances of his hens to put up a…

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Singleton Letter. (From our Representatives) Presbyterian Church Fair. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 6

A fair, extending over two days, in aid of the funds of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was opened shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday…

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A Brilliant Show T[?] Ehumphrey Bishop Co

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 2

Anyone who attended last night's entertainment given by the famous English Humphrey Bishop Company had but one regret, viz., that the…

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The Scotch Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 4

The Scotch Fair in St. Andrew's School Hall was open again on Thursday afternoon and evening, and the attendances, were large and generous in…

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