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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1921

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Maitland Show. Attractive Pavilion Displays Big Sports Entry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 2

The Maitland Show will be opened to-morrow and should fine weather prevail, the members of the association have every reason for expecting a record…

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Ladies' High Jump 7ft. lin. at Newcastle Show

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 3

At the Newcastle show Mr W. J. Weir's Musician established' what is claimed to be a world's record for a ladies' high jump, clearing 7ft lin. Mr…

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The Maitland Show

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

To-morrow (Thursday), the second day of the Maitland Show will be observed able a public holiday, and with favourable weather a record crowd is…

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Maitland Show Good Stock Exhibits. Fine Pavilion Displays. Showery Weather for Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 4

After a long period of fine weather, the last week of which has been very hot, the opening day of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Exhibition of War Photos

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 2

The fine collection of war photos now on view at the Elite Hall (old Skating Rink), John-street, are well worth a visit by all interested in the scenes of…

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Show Office Broken Into

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 4

Some time during the night the gate office on the show ground was broken into evidently in the hope of securing some of the day's takings…

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British Industries. Up-to-date Fair. London, February 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 5

The Government entertained at dinner seventeen members of foreign missions who are visiting the British Industries Fair including several…

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Judge Beeby and Dairy Farmers. Court Will Not Back Down. a Fair Price and Fair Profit. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 2

Giving-his decision respeciting the price of milk for Newcastle, Judge Booby said it.was not the province of the Court to answer criticisms or to…

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Maitland Show Second Day. Rain Interferes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 2

The second day of the Maitland Show opened with the weather prospects far more gloomy than on the first day. Following a long period of dry weather…

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A Fair Field

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 4

If there were a fair field and no favour, scores of distributors, eager to convey the superabundant milk to city consumers would enter…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 4

To-morrow will be the concluding day of the Maitland Show. A big sporting programme will be gone through, the first event starting at 1.30 p.m., and…

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Tamworth Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

The success of the Tamworth Show, which opened oil Tuesday last, was unfortunately marred by the rain which foll on Wednesday…

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Prince's Souvenirs Exhibition in London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 4

London, Thursday.—The exhibition of the Prince of Wales' souvenirs of his Dominions tour, at the Imperial Institute, is attracting public attention. A…

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Maitland Show Singleton Winners

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 6

The 60th annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural. and Horticultural Association was opened at Maitland on Wednesday in showery weather. The…

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Maitland Show Good Stock Exhibits

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 5

After a long period of fine weather, the last week of which has been very lot, the opening day of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Prince's Tour. Trophies on Exhibition. London, March 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 5

Much interest is being shawn in the Imperial [?] exhibition. The Princes of Wales in showing 500 tons of trophies, and pride of place is…

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Maitland Show. Another Wet Day. Good Ring Programme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 4

Although the weather yesterday was again unfavourable for Maitland Show, the attendance was a good one. The gate receipts were £73/6/9, compared…

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Taree Show. Rain on Both Days. Taree

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

The annual show opened here yesterday and was continued to-day. Rain on both days very seriously interfered with the attendance…

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Aberdeen Swimming Carnival. Under the Rules and Patronage of the N.S.W.A. Assn. Saturday, March 12, 1921. Commencing at 2.30 p.m. Sharp. ADMISSION: Adults 1/-; Children 6d. (Proceeds in aid of the Aberdeen School of Arts.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

PROGRAMME: 50 Yards Jnior Handicap, 1st. prize 10/6; 2nd 5/. Entrance 6d. 50 Yards Club Handicap, 1st prize…

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Show Award

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

In connection with the awards for greyhounds at the Maitland Show, Mr. John Stout's Pegler was credited in the puppy dog or bitch class with a…

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