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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Maitland Show. To-day's Sporting Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 5

The O'Neill Cup for boat pen of utility fowls was won by Mr. J. K. O'Hearn…

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Local Prize-winners at Maitland Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

In the needlework scetion at the Maitland show, Miss Olive Hicks (Muswellbrook) gained third prize for infant's bib, hand-embroidered, and first…

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Maitland Show. Second Day's Large Attendance. The Stock Parade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 6

"You have nothing to be ashamed of in this parade. It is a, grand lot. I will say honestly that I have never seen…

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Some Misunderstanding "Hard Stuff" and the Show President Explains

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 9

Some misunderstanding seems to have arisen in connection with the Cessnock Agricultural Association's decision, prior to the recent show…

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“Cessnock’s Shop Window.” Minister Dunn Says Local Show Should Be! But Window is Very Dirty! “Cessnock Express”, 15/1/’26. “A Little More Slumber.”

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 5

Holy writ has a reference to a little more slumber—a little more folding of the hands. The final end is in sight! Medical science has discovered two types of sleeping diseases—one curable, the other apparently incurable. Has that fine body, the…

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Show Committee

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 1

A meeting of the Gresford Show Committee took place at Mrs. Brosic's rooms on Wednesday. There was a good attendance of members,…

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Quirindi Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 5

The Quirindi show takes place this year on the last three days of March, 29th, 30th, and 31st, and the schedules can be obtained at this office, or from…

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Gresford. Show Committed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 9

A special meeting of the Gresford Show Committee took place on Wednesday. There was a large and representative attendance, presided over…

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Martin's Creek Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 6

The autmn flower show of the Martin's Creek Horticultural Society will be held in the Memorial Hall, on Saturday, March 12. All…

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The Royal Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 6

The Royal Easter Show will be held at Moore Park on April 11 to 20 (nine days and five nights). The prize money totals £14,000…

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Upper Hunter Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 6

The Upper Hunter Show will be held at Muswellbrook on April 6, 7 and 8, when £450 will be distributed in prize money. Schedules. and…

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Industries Fair. Royal Visit. London, Feb. 25

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 12

The King and Queen to-day visited the British Industries Fair in London. Their Majesties showed particular interest in the exhibits from…

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Maitland Show. Record Entries

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 4

The 66th annual show at Maitland was opened on Wednesday with record entries. The exhibition is one of the most…

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Cessnock Show Back of Tress Accommodation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 14

Press representatives who attended the Cessnoek Show have good cause for complaint at the inconsiderate treatment shown them. The…

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Letter to the Editor. the Cessnock Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 9

Dear Sir,—In regard to our show at Cessnock there is a strong feeling with our committee that your paper, has not done us justice. It would…

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The Maitland Show. Many Attractive Features. an Auspicious Opening. Wonderful Exhibition of Dairy Cattle. Fine Array of Horses. District Exhibits Make Grand Display. Attractive Pavilions

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 7

The dairy cattle make the best display ever seen on the ground. Jerseys, Guernseys, and Ayrshires were strongly represented. The Guernsey Herd Society of Australia has made this its annual fair and sale for the year. This was responsible for bringing together what leading Guernsey men described as the…

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Mitchell's Flat Wins District Exhibit at Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 6

At this week's Maitland show there were four competitors in the district exhibit, Wyong, Mitchell's Flat, Tuggerah, and Taree, and the judges were…

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Mayor Slighted No Invitation to Cessnock Show Luncheon

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 13

The absence of the Mayor (Mr. J. Brown) from the official show luncheon on Saturday, was freely commented upon…

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Maitland Show. the Concluding Day. The Dog Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 6

The weather for the concluding day of Maitland Show to-day Was again fine. Although not as hot as the two preceding days, conditions…

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Maitland Show. the Concluding Day. a Successful Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 2

The Maitland Show concluded on Saturday. A heavy thunderstorm between one and two o'clock affected the attendance. The rain was…

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