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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,274 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 64

Testimonial to Late Show Secretary

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 July 1924 · page 4

Mr J. T. M'Mahon, who carried out the duties of secretary to the Northern Agricultural Association for eight and a half years with much efficiency and…

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Empire Exhibition. Proposed Extension of Time. London, July 14

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 July 1924 · page 2

The Prince of Wales, during a speech at the Hall luncheon at Wembley suggested the Exhibition should be continued next year…

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Cessnock's Spring Show. Erection of Pavilion

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 July 1924 · page 6

So much success attended the first annual show which the Cessnock Agricultural Association conducted last March that the committee has…

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Pageant of Empire. a Free Show. London, July 14

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 July 1924 · page 2

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir[?]larry Brittain, Mr. W. Lunn said it had been arranged to throw open at the performances of the…

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Empire Exhibition. Pageant of Empire. London, July 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 July 1924 · page 5

The Pageant of Empire, due to open at Wembley to-morrow, has been postponed until Friday, when the Prince of Wales, the Duke of…

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Empire Exhibition. Women's Week. London, July 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1924 · page 5

Women's Week has opened at Wembley. Princess Helena Victoria read a message from the Queen giving assurance of her deep interest in the…

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Empire Exhibition. Will Australia Continue Next Year? Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 July 1924 · page 5

The Prime Minister said to-day that opinion seemed to be hardening against the continuance of the British Empire Exhibition of the British Empire Exhibition next year…

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Local and General. Snow Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 4

In connection with the west Maitland Salvation Army, a Snow Fair will be held on September 23, 24, and 25, in aid of the annual self…

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Church Protest. Gambling Fair at Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 6

Consequent on protests by religion bodies, and the action of Archbishop Sharp in severing his connection with the centenary celebrations, the…

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British Empire Exhibition Opinion Against Continuance (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 3

The Prime Minister said to-day that opinion seemed to be, hardening against a continuance of the British Empire Exhibition next year…

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Agricultural Society. Election of Officers. Ladies' Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 2

Mr. E. W. Sparke presided over a well-attended meeting of the committee of management of the Agricultural Association of the Galtons'…

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Exhibition Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 7

The matches arranged for next Sunday, when Les, Baker and J. O'Ryan were to have played the local champions, have been postponed to…

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Breeding for Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 6

The secret of success in breeding poultry for exhibition is to secure good blood for the foundation. From stock of only moderate quality it is…

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A Fair Deal Wanted

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 2

The writer points out that wheat farming under present conditions can only be carried out at a lose. The grower must pay import parity…

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Hospital Carnival Scandal

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 8

Goulburn people were surprised to learn that the carnival hald in their town from March G to April 5 last, in aid of St. Margaret's Hospital,…

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More Land Wanted Showground Becoming Too Small. Ald. Loader Fears This Parks Will Be Frittered Away. Owing to the Growing Population the Attendance at the Annual Show Is Becoming Larger Each Year, Ano the Accommodation Is Inadequate. in Order to Make an Improvement in This Direction the Committee Is Endeavoring to Persuade the Council to Hand Over That Portion of Tiie Park, Which Has, Until Lately, Been Used As a Horse Paddock

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 1

The matter came before the last meeting of the council, when the secretary of the A. and p. Association wrote, asking under what, conditions…

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Church Protest. Gambling Fair at Brisbane

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1924 · page 5

Consequent on protests by religious bodies, and the action of Archbishop Sharp in severing his connection with the centenary celebrations, the…

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Championship Dod Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1924 · page 4

The fifth annual championship show of the Newcastle and maitland District canine 'Fanclers' club will be held in maitland; and it is hoped…

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Empire Exhibition. Novel Coal Mining Exhibit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1924 · page 3

Mr. E. H. Farrar, M.L.C., Minister for Labour, and Chairman of the Stale Commission for the Exhibition, has made available the following…

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Empire Exhibition. Women's Week. London, July 20

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1924 · page 2

Women's Week has opened at Wembley. Princess Helena Victoria read a message from the Queen giving assurance of her deep interest in the…

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