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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

1,192 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 60

Manly Surf Carnival

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 3

The Manly surf carnival was held on Saturday, and was attended by many thousands of spectators. Many clubs were represented, and the various…

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Cycling Maitland Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 4

There was another large attendance at the Maitland Speedway carnival on Saturday night, which proved very successful despite rain earlied in…

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The Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 4

Various improvements are being made to the Show Ground for the Maitland Show, which opens six weeks from to-morrow. Electric…

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Upper Hunter P. & A. Association. Preparing for Next Show. New Section added to schedule—Elee trie Light to be installed.—Show ball to be held.—New scheme to increase meembeship roll

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association took place on Friday afternoon, at the Showground, when there were…

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Ambulance Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 4

As a result of the recut ambulance benefit carnival held on the show ground speedway, Mr. H. Guy, superintendent of the Maitland…

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Motor Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 4

The H.R.R. and H. Association will held its usual weekly motor coyle and eveling carnival under the electric light on the show ground speedway, on…

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Motor Carnival Precautions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 4

In order to prevent a recurrence of the recent actions of dishonest persons at the show ground speedway, where at recent carnivals the…

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Empire Exhibition. State Participation. Collection of Exhibits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 6

Mr. E. H. Farrar, M.L.C., Minister for Labour, and chairman of the State Commission of the Empire Exhibition, presided at a well attended…

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Letters to the Editor Show Arrangements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 2

Sir.—Without wishing to assume the role of carping critic I would again venture to offer a suggestion to the show committee regarding…

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Show Agricultural Arches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 4

One of the most imposing sights of Maitland Show, 1925, will be the magnificent agricultural arch to It will take the form of a…

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The First Show Entry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 4

Mr. J. S. Hoskins, secretary to the Agricultural Association, stated to-day that the first entry—a needlework exhibit, had been received this…

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Empire Exhibition. Scholarships Fund. London, Jan. 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 5

Sudden indisposition prevented the Duke of Devonshire from attending the luncheon he gave to members of the central committee of the…

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Insurance Against Rain. Cessnock Show. Good Prospects. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 5

Mr. J. Y. Tulloch, president, occupied the chair at a meeting of the Cessnock District Show committee on Tuesday evening. There was a good…

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Agricultural Society. Membership Privileges. "Stirring Up the Possum."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 6

At a special general meeting of members nf the H.R.A. and H. Association. held in the society's rooms. Galton's Chambers, last night, Mr. A…

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Show Membership Privileges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 4

A special general meeting of members of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association will be held in Galton's Chambers,…

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Cessnock Show Meeting of Committee

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the committee of the Cessnock and Distinct Agricultural Association was held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday…

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Show and Sports Ground. Official Opening An Important C[?]ock Enterprise

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 7

A great transformation has been wrought lately at the Cessnock show and sports grounds and an official opening of the grounds as they now…

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Ambulance Benefit Carnival. Crowd of 10,000. McGill’s Runaway Win. Scratch Race to Buck. Hamilaon and Richardson Win Cycling Event

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 10

The benefit carnival held on the Maitland Speedway on Monday night, in aid of the Maitland Ambulance Transport Brigade, was attended by a…

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Kurri Memorial Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 4

It is proposed to hold the Kurri District Soldiers' Memorial Carnival on Heddon Greta racecourse, on March 21, when various classes of…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 4

The schedule for Maitland Show, to be held from March 11 to the 14th inclusive, is now available. The show will also be open for three…

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