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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

908 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 43 of 46

School Fair. St. Ethel's Parents and Citizens' Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 November 1923 · page 4

The annual fair promoted by the Parents and Citizens' Association of St. Ethel's Public School was opened in the school grounds this…

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Methodist Annual Fair. a Fine Exhibition

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 2

Held on Thursday and Friday last under the auspices of the local Methodist Church, the annual Fair, judging by the fine display and…

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St. Peter's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 4

In the Literary Institute, East Maitland, to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, St. Peter's fair will be opened by Mrs. C. M. A. Pierce…

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School Fair a Successful Venture

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 4

A fair opened in the Cessnock Public School grounds on Friday afternoon in connection with the campaign which has been launched…

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Labor and Prohibition. (Published by Arrangement). "Fair and Square Deal."

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 4

In a letter to Governor Smith, of New York State. Mr Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation or Labor, wrote, in part:…

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St. Peter's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1923 · page 4

St. Peter's Fair was opened in the Literary Institute, East Maitland, this afternoon. The fair will be continued this evening and to-morrow…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1923 · page 4

Indications point to a very successful show next year. It is anticipated that Wallsend, Oakhampton, Woodville, Tuggerah, Paterson and Allyn…

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Local and General. Local Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 November 1923 · page 4

At the recent Adamstown Agricultural Show, Miss Ethel Porter, of East Maitland, was awarded a gold pendant for being successful in the [?]…

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St. Peters Fair. Successful Function at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 November 1923 · page 2

This Literary Institute, East Maitland was a riot of harmonising colour yesterday afternoon, when the St. Peter's Fair was opened…

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Spring Fair

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 6

The Spring Fair, an event which is conducted annually by the ladies of St. Mark's Church of England, duly eventuated on…

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St. Peter's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 4

The St. Peter's Fair was drawn to a successful close in the Literary institute last night. The amount aimed at in this connection was £200, and…

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1924 Show Novelty

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 4

A novel feature to be included in Maitland Show 1924 is a radio demonstration and exhibition in which a number of local amateurs will take…

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Cessnock Show Consideration of Schedule

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Cessnock Agricultural Society was held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday night, when there were present…

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Market Day Carnival

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

A Market Day Carnival will be held on the Banks-street Reserve, East Maitland, on Saturday, December 1, in connection with the East…

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Monster Sports Carnival

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

On Boxing Day, a monster sports carnival will be held at the National Park Sports Ground; Newcastle, commencing at 11 a.m. The carnival has…

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For British Empire Exhibition. Cessnock Exhibit

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1923 · page 9

The Caledonian Collieries Ltd., is forwarding to the British Empire Exhibition four blooks of coal specialty hewn, as an exhibit. The blooks…

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Empire Exhibition. Housing Visitors. London, Nov. 14

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1923 · page 12

It is estimated (says the "Dally Express") that 25,000.000 people will visit the Empire Exhibition, but London is making, no adequate…

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School Fair. St. Ethel's Parents and Citizens Association

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1923 · page 9

The annual fair promoted by the Parents and Citizens' Association of St. Ethel's Public School was opened in the school grounds on 17th…

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St. Peters Fair. Successful Function at East Maitland

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

The Literary Institute, East Maitland was a riot of harmonising colour Wednesday afternoon, when the St. Peter's Fair was opened…

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Empire Exhibition. N.Z. Food Supply. London, Nov. 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1923 · page 5

New Zealand has concluded an agreement with the Lyons catering firm for the New Zealand retsauraut at Wombley Park. The caterers…

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