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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,274 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 39 of 64

Methodist Spring Fair

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 August 1924 · page 6

The Methodist School Hall was crowded on Thursday night for the final session of the Fair. The financial result was a record, the amount for the…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 August 1924 · page 4

In response to a requisiton the Mayor (Alderman Waller) has convened a meting to be held, in the Mayor's room, Town Hall, on…

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Jumping Contests. at Brisbane Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 August 1924 · page 7
Also in The Maitland Weekly Mercury

The ring events provided the main attraction at the Brisbane Show on Friday. Ten horses competed for the Royal…

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Methodist Spring Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 August 1924 · page 3

The annual Spring Fair of the Methodist Church was held in the hall on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and proved very successful. The…

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Cessnock Show. Recognition of Services. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 August 1924 · page 5

Mr. H. Y. Talloch president of the Cessnock Agricultural Association and Mr. G, Pinchen were presented by the members last evening with a framed…

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Quirindi Polo Carnival. Muswellbrook B Team Defeated. Revival of Challenges

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 August 1924 · page 1

The Quirindi Polo Club commenced a carnival on Finday In beautiful weather. The grounds and surroundings were in fine condition after the…

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Muswellbrook 50 Years Agg the Show Question. (Contributed)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 August 1924 · page 5

As a sequel to a meeting held at Singleton in the year 1874, at which the proposal to hold the 1875 show at Muswellbroook (the account of which…

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Show Ground Track

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 August 1924 · page 4

Members of the spoils mid ground committees of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association met on the Show Ground…

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Village Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 4

The annual village fair of the West Maitland Parents and Citizens' Association will be held in the Girls' Department, West Maitland Public…

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Proposed Hospital Carnival

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 2

At the committee meeting of the Dangar Cottage Hospital on Tuesday evening, the secretary (Mr. C.H. Key.) made a suggestion for a carnival next…

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Small Return. Goulburn Charity Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 3

A resolution carried by the Goulburn and District Chamber of Commerce expressed disgust at the facet that it was possible to hold White City…

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Hospital Carnival. to Be Held on October 17 and 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 3

A meeting called by the Mayor, Alderman Waller, in response to a requisition presented to him, was held in the Mayor's room last evening to…

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Agricultural Society. Pavilion to Be Erected

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Cessnock and District Agricultural Association was held on Monday night, Mr. J. Y. Tulloch presiding. The…

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Exhibition Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 7

The tennis matches set down for last pay Sunday, but posponed on account of the weather, will take place this Sunday on the Sports Ground. Lea…

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The Show Schedule

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 4

The needlework and cookery sections of the Maitland Show schedule were revised by a meeting of ladies held in the Agricultural Association's…

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Empire Exhibition. Continuance Question. London, Aug. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 4

Reuter learns that replies have now been received from all the overseas dominions, except Newfoundland, in reference to the continuance…

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Local and General. Spring Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 7

The schedules for the Cessnock and District Agricultural Association's Spring Show have been printed. The show will be held on Saturday,…

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Kurri Reserve. Show Committee's' Proposal. Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 4

In accordance with a promise made some time ago Councilors J. Brown (president), J. Cousins, A. Johns, and Heuston, visited Kurri yesterday…

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Charity Carnival. Gross Proceeds, £958. Net Profits Less Than £8. GOULBURN, Tues

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 August 1924 · page 8

A resolution carried by the Goulburn and District Chamber of Commerce last night expressed disgust at the fact that it was possible to…

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