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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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The Show. To-morrow's Start of a Big Event. Heavy Work for Officials

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 1

To handle nearly 1850 entries for the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association's 43rd. exhibition, is the task set the stewards. To-day has been a busy time…

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What Records Show. 1848-1927. a Review of 79 YEARS. What of the Future?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 3

From time to time we hear residents of the district say "We have not had a season—or its one good season then"—and knowing that…

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Muswellbrook Show. Annual Exhibition Opens. Increased Entries. Wonderful Display of Produce

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 4

MUSWELLBROOK, Wednesday Muswellbrook Show was opened to-day in fine weather, the showery conditions which…

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Muswellbrook Show. Second Day's Big Crowd. Additional Horse Awards. MUSWELLBROOK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 4

The weather for the second day of Muswellbrook Show was again fine. There was a large attendance. Judging was continued to-day, the…

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Muswellbrook Show Increase in Entries. Strong Stock Sections. Excellent Display of Produce

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 7

The forty-third show of the Upper Hunter Pastoral and Agricultural Association opened at Muswellbrook yesterday. The total entry is several hundred ahead of last year, practically, every section participating in the increase…

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Show Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 4

The record, crowd filled up the ground, and in places it was difficult to make headway. The side-shows carried on a great…

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Stroud Show Official Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 4

The offered of [?]ning was performed by Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald President of the Central Coast A. and H. Association Mr. W. B. Marsh…

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Ideal Weather Brings Record Crowd to the Show. District's 43rd. Exhibition Wonderful Display of Products Pavilion Crowded; Splendid District Exhibit

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 1

Ideal weather conditions prevailed during the three days of the Show, which opened on Wednesday last. The special trains brought large crowds, and over 5000 people were present on Thursday. The Show was, in every department, equal to the best ever held here, and was a most creditable exposition. Chief features were the high quality of all…

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Show Catalogues a Selling Drive

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 2

Dungog A. and H. Association has decided to have 500 show catalogues printed this year and to carry out a "selling drive." Lads…

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Easter Carnival. Country Visitors in Sydney. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 5

Already large number a of visitors have reached Sydney from the country in connection with the Easter festivities…

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Cessnock Show Mr. McNAMARA'S SUGGESTIONS

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 2

The following communication, relative to show matters, has been received from Mr. R. McNamara, of Mount View, by Mr. J. Y. Tulloch…

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Cookery Exhibits at Show. (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 3

Sir,—I went to the show on the opening day—it was my first visit. I was prepared to enjoy it, and T did, until I came to the exhibition of foodstuffs…

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Dodge Bros. Exhibits at R.A. Show. Important Improvements

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 7

Standardised Motors, Ltd., in their private pavilion, stand No. 40, machinery avenue, are displaying a most interesting range of Dodge Bros, motor…

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Industrial Exhibits at the Show. Campbell's Motoe Sales Coy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 4

This firm had a very fine display of Chrysler and Morris' cars, which have won into popular favor in this district. The various models of Chrysler cars…

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Muswellbrook Show a Successful Exhibition

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 April 1927 · page 10

The annual show of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association was opened at Muswellbrook on Wednesday in ideal weather. The entries wore a…

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St. Paul's Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1927 · page 4

The annual fair, conducted by St. Paul's Women's Guild, will be held on October 18, 19 find 20, instead of the dates previously…

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Wattle Club Fair

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1927 · page 3

A fair organised by the Watle Club was held on Thursday and Friday last, with the object of starting a fund for the erection of a public…

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Gresford. Show Committee Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1927 · page 3

Mr. P. Legoe, presided over a well-attended meeting of the show committee on Wednesday. The Chief Secretary wrote…

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An Empire Exhibition. New Zealand's Advantages. London, April 3

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1927 · page 2

Sir James Parr, the High Commissioner for New Zealand, opened the Ipswich Empire Exhibition and shopping week…

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Show Committee Meeting. Statement Shows £900 Profit

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1927 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of management of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held last week. Mr. T…

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