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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,274 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 55 of 64

Empire Exhibition. Praise From Mr. Charlton. London, Oct. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 October 1924 · page 5

Interviewed by the "Dally Herald" after having visited the Empire Exhibition at Wembley on Saturday, the loader of the Commonwealth Labour…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 4

A meeting to make arrangements for the procession, to be held on the night of November 14, in connection with Maitland Hospital Carnival, was…

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Rainbow Fair. Thornton Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 7

A rainbow fair promoted by the Thornton C. of E. Women's Guild was held on 17 th inst. The function was a pronounced success, and…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 4

Although there has been an increase made in he charges for pavilion and side-show space at Maitland Show, the applications already…

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Show Membership

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 4

Intending members of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association are advised that membership badges may be procured at the…

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Hospital Carnival. Good Progress

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 6

Further progress was reported at a meeting of the Maitland Hospital Carnival Committee, held in the Town Hall last evening. The…

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Show Ground Lighting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 4

The Mayor, Alderman Wa[?]er, companied by Aldermen Pender and McDonald, the town clerk (Mr. McLean), and the electrical engineer…

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Show Ground Track

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 4

The rain of the last two days nan been of great benefit to the newly laid trade on the Show Ground, the soaking having the effect of giving…

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Carnival Postponed

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

The rain has caused a postponed of the motor cycling carnival on the Show Ground to-night. If the weather is favourable it will be held…

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Hospital Carnival

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

A great programme has been arranged for the Maitland Hospital carnival, to be held on November 14 and 15. Following a street day on the…

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Wembley Exhibition. Queensland Minister Favours Continuance

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 4

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Jones) who was one of the Australian commissioners at the Empire Exhibition, said that he thought the exhibition…

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Village Fair. West Maitland School. Providing Equipment

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 14

The annual village fair, promoted by the Parents and Citizens' Association of the West Maitland Superior Public School, was opened in the…

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Fair Rents Court. Case at Cessnock. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 7

Thomas Joseph Holohan made an application for the determination of his rent in respect to a house occupied by him in Down Street, Cesnock, to…

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Spring Fair. Aid St. Allan's Church. Muswellbrook Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 6

The annual fair, organised and conducted by the Women's Guild of St. Alban's Church, was opened in the Masonic Hall on Thursday…

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Empire Exhibition. Praise From Mr. Charlton. London, Oct. 26

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 2

Interviewed by the "Daily, Herald" after having visited the Empire Exhibition at Wembley on Saturday, the leader of the Commonwealth Labour…

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Empire Exhibition. Closing Scenes. London, Nov. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 8

Heavy rain fell on the closing day of Wembley, but huge crowds arrived early. Trade was brisk in the various pavilions. A popular programme…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 4

A meeting of members of the hospital carnival committee wil be [?] in the Mayor's room, Town Hall, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, 5th…

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Dates Foe Next Show

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 2

An adjourned meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association was held on Saturday. The President (Mr J. C. Tanner) occupied…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1924 · page 4

All persons interested in the procession in connection with the approaching Hospital Carnival are invited to attend the meeting of the…

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Motor Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1924 · page 4

There will be another motor carnival on the Show Ground Speedway, on Saturday evening. The surface was rolled yesterday, land although raced…

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