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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,274 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 64

Holiday for Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 February 1924 · page 4

A supplement to the "Government Gazette," proclaims Thursday, March 13, as a public holiday in the following areas: East Maitland. Greta,…

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Empire Exhibition. Convention in London. Austualian Participation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 February 1924 · page 6

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Chaffey, who is also Chairman of the State Commission for the Exhibition, states he is in receipt of information…

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Aquatic Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 4

The regatta and aquatic carnival. prometed by the Maitland District Rowing Club, will be held in the Hunter River, near the boatshed…

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Preparing for the Show Record Exhibition in Sight. Large Number of Sideshows Expected

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the committee meeting of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association held at the showground yesterday. Those…

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Show Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 6

The Cessnock Teachers' Federation has undertaken to display and supervise tho schools' exhibits. Cessnock School proposes to display a…

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Newcastle Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 3
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

In the Jersey section at the Newcastle Show Dr. Meredith won in every section he competed. The prizes included Ball 3 years, "Hector's King of Yaralla;" Bulls…

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Bullahdelah Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 2

Arrangements in connection with Bullahdelah show are well in hand. The publican's booth has been purchased by Mr. Tindale, of Riverview…

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Royal Sydney Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 4

The Royal Show will be held this Easter under much improved circumstances. For years past the council has used every possible resource to keep pace with the…

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Newcastle Show. Record Attendance. Ring Programme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 4

The takings at Newcastle Show yesterday were £1043, this being a record for the society. The receipts on the third day last year were £762 and the…

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Night Cycling. Show Ground Carnival. Splendid Racing

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 16

Another highly successful bicycle and motor cycle carnival, promoted by Messrs. Campbell and Du Forced, of Sydney, was held on the Maitland…

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Gloucester Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

The publican's booth rights and the soft drinks and fruit stall rights for Gloucester Shew, will be sold by auction, on March 5, at 2.45 p.m.,…

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Show Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

Among the winners with dogs at Newcastle Show yesterday was Mr. K. A. Couchman, whose bull terrier (Mindaribba Nubian received first…

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Taree Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

Taree Show will be held on March 4, 5, and 6, when and attractive display will be made. A prize of £100 is being given for a district exhibit,…

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Show Jumpers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

Thumbs Up and all the old favourites high jumpers, besides some new ones from the teams or Messrs. Payne, Weir and have entered…

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Show Sheep Dog Trials

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 4

Six of the best sheep dogs of the State, owned by Messrs. F. P. South, of Breadalbone, and J. Casey, of Young, have been engaged for the…

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Empire Exhibition. Convention in London. Australian Participation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 5

The Minister for Agriculture Mr. Chaffey, who is also Chairman of the State Commission for the Exhibition states he is in receipt of information…

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Newcastle Show a Record Attendance

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 6

The Newcastle Show was officially opened by Lord Forster, the GovernorGeneral, an Thursday, and a record was established in attendance and gate…

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Heavy Expense. Fair for Distress Fund. Unsatisfactory Balance Sheet

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 11

According to a report received by the Attorney-General regarding a fancy fair held at West Maitland last year to relieve distress in the South…

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Newcastle Show Increased Entries. Opening Day

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 5

The Newcastle Show opened on the ground at Broadmeadow Tuesday. The weather was fine and hot, the thermometer giving the highest…

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