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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,274 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 64

The Muswellbrook Chronicle Wednesday, June 11, 1924. Ban on Raffles. Refused for Denman Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 11 June 1924 · page 2

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has been informed in response to his representations that raffles will not be allowed at the sports meeting to be…

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Wembley Exhibition a Record Attendance

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 June 1924 · page 2

London, Tuesday.—There were unprecedented scenes at Wembley yesterday. A quarter of a million visitors registered early in the afternoon,…

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A Permanent Exhibition

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 5

The size and solidity of the buildings in the Exhibition grounds give color to the belief that they represent a scheme more permanent in…

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Poultry and Pigeons Annual Cessnock Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 7

The third annual show of the Cessnock District Poultry Club was opened in Hackett's Hall this afternoon, and will be contined to-night…

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Victoria Park and Show-Ground, Dungog

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 2

Hon. W. Bennett. M.L.A., has been informed as follows:—Referring to your representations in relation to the dedication for…

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Show Committee. Banking the Track. Need for New Pavilion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of management of the H.R.A and H. Association was held last evening in the [?] rooms, Galton's Chambers…

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Empire Exhibition. Popular Exhibit. London, June 4

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 13

The latest and most popular addition to the Australian Pavilion at Wembley is a mechanical cow, with the aristocratic name of "Freda." It…

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Empire Exhibition Record AtTENDANCE. Whitsuntide Visitors. LONDON, June 9

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 2

In consequence of the enormous crowds of Whitsuntide visitors in London from the provinces the attendance at the Imperial Exhibiton at…

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Capture of Louis Hart Objection to Camera. Nearly on Way to U.S. a Fair Day at Randwick. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 6

Louis Hart the escaped prisoner, arrived in Sydney this morning under police escort. He gave no trouble on the journey. While he was being…

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Show Membership

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 4

Many new members of the Agricultural Association are not sure whether they are entitled to a vote at the annual meeting or whether they may…

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Empire Exhibition American Rodeo. Enforced Modification. LONDON, June 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 5

The "Daily Express" states that the organisers of the international rodeo at the Empire exhibition at Wembley have decided to abandon…

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District News Ravensworth. District Show Exhibit

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 2

A further meeting in connection with the organisation of a district exhibit for next Singleton Show took place on Saturday night last, Mr C. Lack…

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A Fair Warning. One That Should Be Heeded by All

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 3

Frequently 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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Spring Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 4

A Spring Fair, in aid of the Greta Methodist Kindergarten Hall; will be held in the Central Hall; on September 4 and 5, 1924…

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Denman Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 1

The committee has decided to increase the prize money in the motor cycle races to £6, and all motor cyclists are requested to note this…

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Poultry Show Special Prizes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 9

Mr. E. J. Winton was adjudged the most successful exhibitor at the recent show of the Cessnock and District Poultry Club…

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Empire Exhibition. Steer Roping Controversy. London, June 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 5

In the House of Commons, Mr. Arthur Henderson, Home Secretary, was closely questioned by objectors to the steer roping contest at Wembley. By…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 4

It is announced that a doyley competition will be held in connection with fancy stall at the Presbyterian Spring Fair. Two prizes are being offered for…

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Cessnock Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 4

The Cessnock Show and Sports Ground, Limited, has decided to lease the ground to the Cessnock Agricultural Society for a period of fifteen…

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Empire Exhibition. Pressman Entertained. London, June 13

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 13

Sir Joseph Cook gave a luncheon to a large gathering of Pressmen and others at Australia House, after which the party drove to Wembley and…

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