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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1926

989 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 49 of 50

Combined Carnival Meeting of Committee

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 6

A meeting of the Combined Carnival Committee was held in d'Argeavel's Chambers last evening Mr. J. Y. Tulloch presided…

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A Dungog Episode Of 1865 in Which a Wild Bullock Ran the Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 4

Over sixty-one years have flown by since the above event took place, but it is as fresh in the writer's memory as if it occurred last week…

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Not One Man Show the Imperial Conference. Mr. Amery's Triute. LONDON, Nov. 26

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 December 1926 · page 12

The conference has not been a one man show. There was no out standing figure, such as Mr. Chamberlian and Mr. Deakin: on the…

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Weston Church of England Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 December 1926 · page 4

Receipts of the recent Church of England fair, hold for the purpose of reducing the debt on the Parish Hall, Weston, were as follows…

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The White City Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 December 1926 · page 4

The carnival which is being conducted at the Town Hall in the interests of the Maitland Hospital, has now entered on its last week. The…

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Big Carnival At Showground Saturday Night. Fireworks and Sporting Events

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 December 1926 · page 5

The carnival to be held at the Showground on Saturday night under the auspices of the Sports Club fairly bristles with novel attractions…

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Dungog A. and H. Association MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 3

A meeting of the above body was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday afternoon last. Those present were: Messrs. R. L. Fitzgerald the…

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Speedway Squabble Promoters and Riders' Association. No Carnival Next

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 9

Owing to the Cessnock Sub-Council of the Northern Motor Riders' Association having made, what the promoters consider, unfair demands…

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Fireworks' and Sports Big Carnival at Showground To-morrow Night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 2

What promises to be one of the best entertainments yet staged in Cessnock is set down for decision to-morrow at the Showground…

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The Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 6

All the space in the pavilion under the No. 1 grandstand has been taken up for next Maitland Show. Many firms worn desirous of…

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Stroud A. and H. Association

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 2

A meeting of members of the above will be held on Saturday next. at the Stroud School of Arts at 8 a.m. when judges will be elected for…

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Gresford A. P. and H. A. Meeting of Committee. Dates of Next Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 7

The committee of the Gresford A. P. and H. Association met at Brosie's rooms on Wednesday evening. Mr. P. Legoe occupied the chair, and…

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Moonan Flat. Exhibition of Industries. Successful Event

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 2

Moonan, on Saturday last, was the scene of a busy concourse of people, all with one object, namely, of viewing the Exhibition of Industries. The…

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Gresford Show Meeting. Alteration of Date

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 3

The committee of the Gresford A.P. and H. Association met at Brosie's rooms. East Gresford, on Wednesday evening. Mr. P. Lego…

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Kurri Anglican Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 4

A quick-snap Dutch floral fete, in connection with St. Paul's Church of England, held in Lewis' Hall, Kurri, realised good financial…

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1927 Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 4

A large number of applications of applications for ground for side-shows has already been received by the Hun[?] River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Paterson Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 4

The Paterson and Allyn Rivers and District A.H. and P. Association will hold its annual show at the association's grounds, East…

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Combined Carnival Meeting of the Committee

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 9

A further meeting of the Combined Carnival Committee of the Cessnock Hospital and Agricultural Association was held in d'Argreivel's Chambers last…

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Gresford A. P. and H. A. Meeting of Committee. Dates of Next Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 16

The committee of the Gresford A. P. and H. Association met at Brosle's rooms, on the 8th instant. Mr. P. Legee occupied the chair, and…

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Christmas Tree Fair Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 3

The annual Christmas Tree Fair In connection with St. Andrew's Prosbyterian Church, Dungog, was a great success, especially in view…

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