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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1923

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A Fair Warning. One That Should Be Heeded by All

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1923 · page 10

Frequestly the first sign of kidney trouble is a slight ache or pain in the loins. Neglect of this warning makes the way easy for more serious trouble…

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Agricultural Society Meetings of Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held last evening. The president (Mr. K. W…

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Market Day Carnival

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

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

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St. Brigids Fair

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 2

The opening of St. Brigid's Fair was made on Thursday afternoon, in the Oddfellows' Hall, by the Very Rev. Father Dwyer, Bishop of Maitland, in the…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 4

The three shields presented by Mrs. E. W. Sparke, Mr. C. S. Morisset, and Mr. Jack Enright for the Winners in the girls relay tug-of-war…

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Skating Carnival

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

The Globe Rink's second skating carnival was held on Monday night and was most successful. There was it large attendance. The…

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Market Day Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 4

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

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Market Day. Carnival at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 5

Fine weather favoured the Market Day Carnival on the Banks street Reserve this afternoon. The object is to raise sufficient funds to enclose…

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Empire Exhibition. Dates for Conferences. London, Nov. 21

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 13

The following opening dates for conferences, which will be held at the Empire Exhibition have been fixed. British Engineers' Association: April…

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Congregational Fair

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 December 1923 · page 5

The West End Congregational Fair which was held in the Star Picture Palace on Thursday and Friday and which was such a splendid success…

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Orphanage Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 December 1923 · page 4

There will be a large and attractive programme of events at the forthcoming Orphanages and Association Carnival, which the Agricultural…

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New Wicket on Show Ground

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 December 1923 · page 7

There appears to be every possibility of cricket being played on the Show Ground in a few weeks' time. The new turf wicket being put down…

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Upper Master P. & A. Association Annual Meeting. Last Show Yields a Profit. Three Days' Show Next Year

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 December 1923 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association took place on Friday afternoon last. There was a large attendance of…

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Damages Claimed. Peep Show Tragedy. Girl's Death. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 December 1923 · page 5

William Martin Porter claimed £500 from J. C. Williamson to-day, as a result of the death of his daughter during the playing of a peep…

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A. and H. Association Members

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 December 1923 · page 2

Intending subscribers and supporters of the above are reminded that the annual subscription of £1 is due on January 1st and must be paid…

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A. and H. Association. MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 7 December 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last, there being present, Messrs. R. W. Alison (president), J. J. Flannery, T. Carlton, W. J…

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Fair Rents. Object of New Bill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 December 1923 · page 6

The bill which Mr. Ley, Minister for justice, has given notice of in the Legislative Assembly, to provide for the relief and protection of tenants…

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Show Ground Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 December 1923 · page 4

The carnival to be held on the Maitland Show Ground on Saturday night next, 15th inst., in aid of the orphanages and the Agricultural…

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Damages Claimed. Peep Show Tragedy

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 December 1923 · page 16

William Martin Potter claimed £500 from J. C. Wiliamson, as a result of the death of his daughter during the playing of a peep…

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Empire Exhibition. Building Boom at Wembley. London, Dec. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 December 1923 · page 2

Houses are being rushed up in large numbers at Wembley. They are often sold for £800 to £2000, according to size, as soon as the…

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