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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

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Newcastle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 2

Newcastle Show will be held on February 23-27 inclusive. Entries close on February 6. Schedules are available from the secretary, Mr. E…

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Speedway Notes an Enjoyable Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 6

Although the times put up at Cossnock Speedway last night were not very fast, the carnival was one of the most, exciting and [?]toresting the…

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Ambulance Speedway Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 4

It is a big thing to say that all the riders of the district have entered for the Speedway Ch[?]val to be held on January 26, in aid of the…

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Unemployed. Must Do Fair Day's Work Says Minister

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

The Minister for Mines and Industry (Mr. Baddeley) spoke very plainly yesterday to a deputation which urged that work should be commenced in the…

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Fair Rents Bill. Shackling Private Enterprise

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 7

The Fair Rents Bill was further considered in committee in the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon. Several attempts by Mr. B[?]…

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Country Tennis Carnival Record Entries

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 2

The Country Tennis Carnival was commenced at the White City courts, Sydney, on Tuesday. This year's carnival attracted a record number of…

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Cessnock Show Meeting of Committee

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 2

There was a good attendance of members of the committee of the Cessnock Agricultural Association, at a meeting, held in the…

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Speedway Notes Cessnock Speedway Carnival To-morrow Night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 5

Good entries have been received for the carnival to be held on Cessnock Speedway to-morrow night, and, given fine weather, a record crowd should…

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A Fair Day's Work Minister and Unemployed Cessnock-Cockie Creek Line

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 10

The Minister for Mines and Industry (Mr Baddeley) spoke very plainly on Tuesday to a deputation which urged that work should be…

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Weekly Motor Notes the Motor Show in New South Wales

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 2

Following the excellent lead set by Victoria last year, when the general value of motor exhibitions was not only demonstrated, but their usefulness as a…

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Motor Notes. the Motor Show in New South Wales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 6

Following the excellent lead set by Victoria last year, when the general vaue of motor exhibitions was not only demonstrated, but their…

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Speedway Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 4

An excellent entry, has been received for the carnival to be held on the Maitland Speedway on Saturday night. The entries include Galloway…

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Clarence Town Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

Clarence Town's annual carnival will be held on Tuesday, January 26, when an attractive programme of horse and athletic events will be…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

Following are additional results at the Country Week Tennis Carnival, held at White City Courts, Sydney:— MEN'S MATCHES…

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Old Show Medal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 4

With the annual show only a few weeks off, it is interesting to note that to-day Mr. C. Osborne brought to this office a silver medal given by…

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Speedway Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 4

A feature of the carnival on the Maitland Speedway on Saturday night will be the ladies, invitation scratch motor cycle race. Four…

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Maitland Hospital Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 4

The winner of the lady's gold wristlet watch, in connection with the Maitland Hospital Carnival, is Harold Judge, who until quite…

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Bowls. Australian Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 7

About 2300 howlers will participate in the Australasian bowls championship carnival, which commences in Sydney on February 23…

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Fire Brigades and Hospital Carnival Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Fire Brigades and Hospital Carnival was held at the Fire Station, West Maitland, on Tuesday evening. There…

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