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Shows & fairs, 1925

1,192 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 60

Fair Field for the Church. Presbyterian Moderator's Plea. "Gambling Mania" Denounced

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 1

"These reckless charges are made without warrant," declared Rev. C. W. Willis, incoming Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, in his…

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Empire Exhibition. Queen's. Visit. London, May 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 May 1925 · page 5

Despite the rain the Queen this morning paid a surprise visit to Wembley, and proceeded to the Australian pavilion, where she was…

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Polo Carnival. South Australia in the Final

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 May 1925 · page 7

The polo carnival was continued at the Kensington racecourse on Wednesday, when South Australia and victoria met to decide who…

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Barrington Tops Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 2

Attention is drawn to the advt. [?] this issue regarding Barrington, tops grand carnival and procession, to be held on Dungog showground…

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Barrington Tops Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 2

At the meeting of Dungog and Barrington Tops Tourist League, held at the Town Hall on Monday last, there were present: Messrs. J…

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Motor Cycling Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 4

The postponed Labour Day and Ambulance motor cycle carnival will be held on the Maitland Show Ground to-morrow afternoon, commencing at…

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Polo Carnival. Victorian Defeat New Zealand

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 7

Only one match was played in the polo carnival at the Kensington racecoure on Thursday that between Victoria and New Zealand…

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Empire Exhibition. the Queen's Visit. London, May 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 5

The Queen, who spent an hour in the Australian section of the Empire Exhibition, was greatly impressed with the dioramas, and inspected the wool…

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Late Mr. H. M. Cohen. Agricultural Society Tribute

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 3

Sympathetic reference to the late Mr. H. M. Cohen wins made at a meeting of the Newcastle A. H. and I. Association…

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Polo Carnival

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 8

The polo carnival was continued at the Kensington racecourse on Wednesday, when South Australia and Victoria met to decide who should meet the New…

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Fair Rents Act. to Be Repealed. Minister's Statement

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 9

Mr. Ley, Minister for Justice, admits that he does intend to repeal the Fair Rents Act and to substitute the Tenants Relief and Protection Act…

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Cessnock Poultry Show. Excellent Prospects

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 9

The fourth annual show of the Cessnock and District Poultry Club is to be held in Cessnock Hall, on June 12 and 13. Entries will close on June 1st…

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Flower Show and Sports. Singleton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 7

A special meeting of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association was held to make arrangements for fixing a date for the…

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Local & General News the Poultry Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 8

Entries for the poultry show, to be held on June 12 and 13, are coming in well. Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries close on May 28th.*…

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Empire Exhibition Visit by Royalty. Greater Attendances. Visit by King and Queen. London, May 13

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 12

King George and Queen Mary paid a visit to Wembley to-day to inspect the Empire food cooking section. Inquiries at the dominions' pavilions…

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Polo Carnival. Australasian Cup. Win for South Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 May 1925 · page 2

The final of the Australasian Cup polo carnival was concluded at the Kensington racecourse yesterday, in beautiful weather. There was a…

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Maitland Speedway. Motor and Cycle Sports. Ambulance and Labour Day Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 May 1925 · page 3

The sports arranged by the Labour Day Committee and the Maitland Ambulance, which had to be postponed twice on account of rain…

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To Show Cause Solicitor Called Upon Alleged Unprofessional Conduct. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 May 1925 · page 5

Mr. Saddington, the Prothonotary, reported to the Fall Court to-day that a certain solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, referred…

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Kurri Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 May 1925 · page 4

The annual show of the Kurri Kurri District Agricultural and Horticultural Association will be opened on Thursday next, May 28, and…

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Harbour Collision. Captain to Show Cause

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 May 1925 · page 3

Hoaring was concluded in the Marine Court in Sydney of the inquiry into the harbour collision between the steamer Coombar and the…

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