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Shows & fairs, 1923

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Easter Monday Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 7

The annual R.C. Sports Carnival, to be held on the Cessnock Racecourse, on Easter Monday, promises, an excellent day's sport. In the first place the…

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Cessnock Street Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 4

Mr. Whiteford, secretary of the Cessnock Street Carnival, which is being organised for the benefit of the local hospital, reports good progress…

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Poultry for Exhibition. Some Points in Getting the Birds Ready for Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 4

The poor condition in which many of the utility birds are shown is a subject of comment at all shows where utility classes are provided,…

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Good Friday Sports Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 7

The above carnival is the biggest yet held in Cessnock, and the prize money totals £90. The comprehensive programme includes cycling, horse…

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Three Days' Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee held on the ground yesterday it was decided to recommend.that a three day's show be held next year, on…

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The Show Successful Exhibition Record Atttendance Horse Section Strong, but Cattle Weak. Splendid Pavilion Display. District Exhibit

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 1

The 39th exhibition of the u. Hunter P. and A. Association took place at Muswellbrook. on Wednesday and Thursday last and though the…

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Kotes Ox the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 1

The police on the gronod, in charge of Sergeant Graham, consisted of the local. members of the fores, and Firstclass Consable Emmett (Maltland),…

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The Show Record Attendance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 2

The attendance on the second day of the show was a record and it is estimated that over 5000 people passed through the gates. The…

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Upper Hunter P. AND A. ASSOCIATION. 80th Annual Show. a Record Second Day. Drought Defied

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 5

Unlike many kindred bodies, especially in the coastal regions where the prolonged drought has bean stalking the country with…

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Show Prizes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 4

The prize money won at the recent Maitland Show will be obtainable at the office of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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A British Engineering Exhibition in 1823

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 1

During the year 1920 a very successful exhibition of shipping, engineering and machinery was held in London. Under the same auspices a similar…

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Muswellbrook Show Successful Exhibitors From Singleton

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 7

The Upper Hunter show was held at Muswellbrook on (Wednesday and Thursday. The effects of the long period of drought were seen in the stock…

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Upper Hunter Show. Increased Horse Exhibits. But Falling Off in Cattle. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 5

The weather plays a big part in the success of shows, but the committee of the Upper Hunter Pastoral, and Agricultural Association…

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Bullahdelah Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 2

Entries for Bullahdelah Show will close with the secretary (Mr. F. Coleman), on March 29th, and intending competitors are asked to…

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Show Dates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 4

The dates of the next Newcaslte Show have been fixed for February 26, 28, 29. and March 1, 1924. The Hunter River Association last…

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The Royal Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 2

In the fat cattle section at the Royal Show Turanville Estate obtained third prize for fat ox (Durham) not exceeding five years; and cow…

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The Recent Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 1

A few errors crept into the report of awards made at the show, and appearing in Friday's issue of the "Chronicle." Mrs. Jas. Wilkins was…

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Visitors to Sydney Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 2

The Commonwealth Savings Bank will have a branch operating in Sydney showground during the show, for the convenience of country…

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R.c. Sports Carnival. Easter

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 2

Once more the big R. C. Easter Monday Sports Carnival, with associated attractions, is drawing near, and indications are that the outing…

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Modern Methods in Building Fine Exhibtt at Royal Easter Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 4

The exhibit at the Royal Easter Show of a, modern bungalow residence built completely with "Fibrolite" asbestos cement sheets an…

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