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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

908 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 46

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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Sports Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 5

The Cessnock Show and Sports Club Ltd. open their new sports ground to-morrow with one of the most comprehensive programmes of events ever…

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Ingush Inventions Fair Samples

Singleton Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 1

When bulk supplies of commodities such as mineral ores and chemicals are purchased it is not practicable for the buyer to examine the whole…

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The Street Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 5

Mr. Whiteford, secretary of the Cessnock Street Carnival has received Word from Mr. Baddeley M.L.A. that he is willing to perform the opening…

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Cessnock Girls' School Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 5

Monday morning saw a crowd of happy faced, children on the Cessnock Railway Station, awaiting the special cariages arranged to convey them to…

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Show Official at 94

Singleton Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 2

A notable figure at the Sydney show on Monday was Mr W. A. B. Greaves, who, despite his 94 years of age, is alert and active enough to officiate us…

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Shorthorns at Sydney Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 2

At the Sydney Show there are some excellent exhibits in the beef breeds of cattle In the Shorthorn section it is mostly iv the young stocK that the…

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Empire Exhibition. Australian Pavilion. London, March 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 5

Tenders will be called after Easter for the excavation and laying of the foundation for the Australian pavilion, covering three acres, at the…

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Prize Takers at Roval Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 4

Messrs. Crouch and O'Hearn, of West Maitland, were again successful exhibitors in the poultry classes at the Royal Show in Sydney, which…

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Australia at Empire Exhibition Representation to Cost £200,000

Singleton Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 2

It is going to cost the Commonwealth £115,000 and the States £89,000 between them for their representation at the British Empire Exhibition…

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Muswellbrook Letter After the Show. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 7

This week the residents are experiencing, and no doubt enjoying, the quietude that usually follows the bustle and excitement of show week…

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The Prime Minister. Speech at Show Luncheon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 2

At the Royal Show luncheon in yesterday, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) in the presence of a distinguished gathering delivered…

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Modern Methods in Building Fine Exhibit at Royal Easter Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 4

The exhibit at the Royal Easter Show of a modem bungalow residence built completely with "Fibrolite" Asbestos Cement Sheets and roofed with…

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Modern Methods In Building Pine Exhibit at Royal Easter Show

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 4

The exhibit at the Royal Easter Show or a modern bungalow residence, built completely with fibrolite asbestoc cement sheets and…

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Empire Exhibition Scholarships

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 2

Both the Shire and Municipal Councils have received particulars regarding the British Empire Exhibition Scholarships promoted by…

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The Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 2

The Royal Show was officially opened by the Governor on Wednesday after on address of welcome by the president. At the banquet…

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Bullahdelah Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 2

Entries for the Bullahdelah show close on Saturday next. Late entries will be received up to Monday previous to show on payment of a…

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District Exhibits. Royal Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 3

There were five competitors in the district exhibits at the Sydney Show, and the South Coast and Tablelands again won with 827…

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Weight-guessing at Muswellbrook Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 2

Following are results of the weightguessing competitions at the recent Muswellbrook show:—Dressed weight of bulock (actual weight 8391bs):—S…

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New Zealand Scenes. Ascent of Mount Ruapehu. Perpetual Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 14

One of the most interesting excursions following upon the Science Congress at Wellington was the ascent of the lushest mountain in the North…

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