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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1924

1,274 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 61 of 64

School Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 4

Although the returns are not yet complete in connection with the fair promoted by the Parents and Citizens Association of St. Ethel's Public…

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Local and General STROUD A. AND H. ASSOCIATION

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 2

A meeting of members of the above will be held at Stroud School of Arts on Saturday night next at 8 p.m…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 4

The final drawing of prizes in connection with the carnival was conducted by the Mayor and members of the committee in the Town Hall last…

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Xmas Tree and Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 4

A Xmas tree and fair will be held under the auspices of St. Paul's Guild, in the Paterson School of Arts, on Thursday and Friday, December 4 and…

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Kurri Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 4

A largely attended meeting of the Kurri Hospital Carnival Committee last night adopted a report by the president of committee (Mr. Albert…

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Flourishing Show Society

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 2

The annual report of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association, Muswellbrook, shows a profit on the year's transactions of £286. The receipts…

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Aerial Carnival a Biplane Wrecked

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 4

The first day of the aerial carnival, which commenced on Saturday at Richmond, was marred by an unfortunate mishap, which resulted in a biplane…

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Annual Hospital Sports Carnival. Successful Outing

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 2

The annual sports carnival and subsidiary functions usually associated with the annual appeal for funds for the Scott Memorial…

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Agricultural Society. Meeting of Committee. Improvements to Track

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1924 · page 4

A special meeting of the committee of management of the H.R.A and H. Association was held in Galton's Chambers last evening. The…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1924 · page 4

An important meeting of the Hospital Carnival Committee is being called for Thursday evening at the Town Hall at 8 o'clock for the purpose of…

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Show Membership

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1924 · page 4

The membership of the H.R.A and H. Association shows marvellous growth. The total is now 725, a record for the association for this…

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Show Ground Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1924 · page 4

Extensions are being made to the banking on the Show Ground track. On Monday work was completed to an additional two chains on the the eastern…

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The Show Schedule

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1924 · page 4

It is hoped of have the schedule for the Maitland Show to be held in March next available for distribution at the end of this month. It has…

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Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 4

On Wednesday night next, December 10, on the Maitland showground, a Hospital benefit carnival will fake place. Exciting motor and cycle races…

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Notes on Last Saturday's Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 7

A splendid night's sports was witnessed by a very large attendance which greatly enjoyed the excellent racing. Close finishes were the order…

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Maitland Motor Carnival

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 2

Another big crowd was attracted to the Maitland Show ground on Saturday night, over 8000 being present. All the details were good, and the lighting top-top. There…

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Empire Exhibition. Commonwealth Favourable to Continuation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 6

The Federal Cabinet considered the continuance of the Australian representation at the Wembley Exhibition next year…

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Empire Exhibition. Situation of Guarantors. London, Dec. 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 5

Guarantors of the Wembley Exhibition have received a letter stating that unless the exhibition reopens they will be called upon to pay the full amount…

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Agricultural Society. Meeting of Committee. Improvement to Track

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 5

A special meeting of the committee of management of the H.R.A. and H. Association was held in Galton's Chambers on Tuesday. The…

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Hospital Motor Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 4

T. Benstead, one of the State's champion motor cyclists who recently put up a sensational performance at Penrith will be seen on the Maitland…

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