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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

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Methodist Church Annual Fair

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 2

There was a record attendance at the Methodist School Hall on Tuesday afternoon, when the annual Methodist Fair was opened By the Mayor (Aid…

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To Show Cause. Solicitors Called Upon. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 5

In the Full Court to-day, two solicitors were called upon to show cause why they should not be dealt with…

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Fair Postponed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 2

The Scotch Fair, advertised to take place this (Friday) evening, has been postponed indefinitely. This decision was arrived at…

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A. and B. Teams Win Both Cups. at Quirindi Polo Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 1

The polo carnival at Quirindi this week has drawn a large number of entries, and it is pleasing to notice that [?]uswellbrook's A and B teams…

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Spring Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 4

The schedules of the 4th annual Spring Fair of the East Maitland Methodist Church are now obtainable from the secretary. Mr. G. E…

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Methodist Spring Fair Splendid Financial Result

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 6

The Methodist School Hall, Singleton, was taxed to its utmost capacity on Thursday night for the final session of the Fair. A happy jostling crowd…

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Singleton Letter. Methodist Spring Fair. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 6

The Methodist Spring Fair, which opened on Tuesday afternoon, was brought to a successful conclusion on Thursday night, there being a very…

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Rich Gold Show. Near Glen Innes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 2

Reports are to hand of a rich of gold in the Springbrook locality, says a Glen Innes message, and there are many who predict that it…

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Hospital Benefit. Opening of Picture Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 11

To mark the opening of the new Strand picture show, in Cumberland street. Cessnock, on 30th ult., a special benefit was arranged for the local…

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Fire at School Teachers Show Presence of Mind

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 5

Two hundred children were in the Rylstone Public School when a fire broken out in the building shortly before 10 o 'clock on Thursday morning…

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To Show Cause. Solicitors Called Upon. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 5

In the Full Court to-day, two solicitors were called upon to show cause why they should not be dealt with…

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Annual Highland Fair. Substantial Credit Realised

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 2

Last Thursday's Highland Fair, an annual function to raise funds for the Presbyterian Church, Scone, was a thorough success. By 3 p.m. the…

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National Show. Opened in Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 3

Although rAin fell heavily during the night, fine weather prevailed for the opening day of the Royal National Show. Though all the exhibits are…

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Fire in Picture Show (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 2

Considerable excitement was caused at a Dandenong picture theatroeon Saturday night, when a film caught fire. Women and children became…

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Amazing Seance. Knife and Fire Defied. Fakir's Exhibition Before Jury of Doctors

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 1

Before an audience of 2000 people and a jury of nine doctors, a fakir gave a most amazing exhibition in Paris…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday, August 11, 1925 Local and General Two Hundred Peoploe at Jazz Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 2

It takes a lot to upset the enthusiasm of jazz dancers when it is a matter of attending the functions organised by the local Soldiers' Club…

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Police Carnival. Splendid Financial Result. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 August 1925 · page 5

The balance sheet of the Police Carnival for State Hospitals shows a balance of £72,397 About 200 hospitals will participate…

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Agricultural Society Meeting of Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 August 1925 · page 6

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural' Association was held last evening, Mr. E…

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Moonan Fair

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 August 1925 · page 1

Teachers and pupils of the schools surrounding the Moonan Flat district are advised to assist the promoters of the annual Fair…

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Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1925 · page 2

A Hospital Fair and Sweet Pea Show, under the auspices of the Ladles' Hospital Auxiliary, will be held in Victoria hall, Dungog, on…

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