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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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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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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 4

Carnival week is here. Thursday next will be the opening day, and twelve thousand people are waiting eagerly, and full of expectation to see…

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Poultry. a Twelve-dozen Objective. a Fair Aim for the Poultry-farmer

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 3

In every walk of life and in every business it is helpful to success to have an objective, providing it is within a reasonable prospect to…

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Maitland Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 November 1921 · page 4

This is carnival week. The towns-people and country folk are reminded that the hospital has asked for help, and the committee expects every man,…

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Poultry. a Twelve-dozen Objective. a Fair Aim for the Poultry-farmer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 November 1921 · page 2

In every walk of life and in every business it is helpful to success to have an objective, providing it is within a reasonable prospect of…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 4

Thursday next the commercial travellers promise bid things. They have secured the services of two of J. C. Williamson's artists, and also…

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The Swimming Carnival. (To the Editor.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 4

Sir.—Permit met to point out that it is imperative for the authorities to have the swimming place at Millgrove thoroughly dredged, under…

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The Swimming Carnival. (To the Editor.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 2

Sir,—Permit met to point out that it is imperative for the authorities to have the swimming place at Millgrove thoroughly dredged, under…

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Rainbow Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 4

The ladies of St. Mary's Church organised a rainbow fair, which was opened in the rectory grounds this afternoon by Mrs. Stephen, wife of…

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Maitland Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 4

The Hospital Carnival opens to-morrow (Thursday) with a procession from the "Mercury" office corner headed by the Federal Band and…

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Maitland Hospital Carnival. Committee Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 2

A meeting or the hospital carnival committee was held in the offices of the H.R.A. and H. Association last night. There was a large attendance…

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Hospital Carnival a Big Undertaking. Generous Response Desired

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 4

Maitland is on the eve of a big undertaking for the benefit of our dis-trict hospital with its undoubted claims on public generosity. We look forward to a time in the not, distant future when the finances of the hospital will be placed on a more satisfactory footing, and…

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Canine Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 4

In connection with the Maitland Hospital Carnival. which commenced to-day. the Newcastle and Maitland Canine Fanciers' Club will conduct a…

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LOCAL & General News Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 4

Mrs. T. Morris, president op the H.S. Bend stall, has received from the H. S. Bend infants' School, 55 eggs for her stall for the hospital carnival…

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Rainbow Fair. St. Mary's Church Function. Beautiful Decorations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 2

Whether it was the name which suggested the decoration scheme or the scheme which suggested the name is immaterial, but it is questionable…

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Hospital Carnival. Opening Day. Commercial Travellers' Effort

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 4

There being an urgent need for financial assistance for the Maitland Hospital, a public meeting was held some time ago, when it was decided…

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Swimming Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 2

To-morrow heralds the dawn when the 'mermen' of Muswellbrook will try out their powers with the leading swimmers of the district, and…

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Boxing. Hospital Carnival Finals

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 7

There was a packed house at the Maitland Stadium last evening to witness the finals of the tournament, which was conducted in connection with…

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Hospital Carnival. Commercial Travellers' Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 2

The three day's carnival being held in aid of the Maitland Hospital was successfully opened yesterday by the commercial travellers, who took charge…

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Carnival Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 4

In High-street last evening was one of the largest crowds seen for some time, the street giving the appearance of Christmas Eve. These were…

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