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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Muswellbrook. the Recent Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 6

All parts of the Hunter Valley would appear to be in a prosperous condition this your, judging, by the attendances at the Maitland and…

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Wine Awards. at Sydney Show

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 5

It is pleasing to again note that a large number of prizes and awards, in the Wine Section at Sydney Show, have been secured by locally made…

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"Shell" R.A.S. Show Exhibit

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 1

The "Shell" Company's colossal scheme for handling motor spirits in bulk pioneered by them in 1915, nas resulted in the saving of 4½d. per…

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Dodge Bros Exhibit at R. A. Show

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

Standarised Motors Ltd. in their private pavilion, stand No. 40 Machinery Avenue, are displaying most interesting range of Dubbo Bros. Motor cars and Graham…

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Cookery Exhibits at the Show (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 1

Sir,—I was pleased to see "Onlooker's" letter in Friday's "Chronicle," drawing attention to the cookery exhibits being displayed under wire…

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St. Andrew's Chrysanthemum Show and May Day Frolic

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 6

A splendid opportunity for the many enthusiastic chrysanthemum growers to display their blooms will be offorded at the Chrysanthemum…

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St. Andrew’s Chrysanthemum Show and May Day Frolic

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 4

Cessnock can boast some of the best chrysanthemum growers in the State, but it is only on rare occasions the citizens have an opportunity of…

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R.C. Sports Carnival. Big Easter Monday Attraction. Kincumber Orphanage Band Engaged

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

It should not be necessary for us to reiterate that the forthcoming R. C. Easter Monday sports carnival is the big draw-card of the Upper Hunter…

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District Exhibits at Royal Show North Coast and Tablelands First

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

The district exhibits, the outstanding feature in the Agricultural Hall at Sydney Show, were judged on Tuesday afternoon, and resulted:—North Coast…

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OPENING R.A.S. Show Fine Weather. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

Fine weather prevailed for the third day of the Royal Sydney Show, which was officially opened to-day by the Governor…

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R. A. S. SHOW 1927. “Shell” Exhibit Well Worthy of Inspection

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 6

The “Shell” Company’s colossal scheme for handling motor spirit in bulk pioneered by them in 1[?] has resulted in the saving of 4½d. per…

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Return to Sydney Duke and Duchess of York, Visit To Show Ground. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 5

Heavy rain was falling when the Duke and Duchess of York returned to Sydney this morning from their tour of Queensland…

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Show Dates

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

The following Associations which are affiliated with the Central North Coast Agricultural and Horticultural Association will hold their annual…

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Gloucester Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

This popular event will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 27th and 28th April. Entries close on the 22nd. Schedules of prizes will be…

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Dungog Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

Schedules for Dungog Show are now in circulation and may be obtained on application to Secretary Green, Dungog…

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Local and General Show Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 2

A dance is announced to be held on Thursday, May 12th (show night) in the Convent Hall…

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Gresford Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 4

The privileges in connection with tho Allyn and Paterson Rivers and District A., H., and P. Association's show to be held at East Gresford on…

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Presentations at Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 6

Before leaving the Sydney Show Ground, the Duke and Duchess of York were presented with gold life membership badges of the R.A.S., the…

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Cessnock Show Social Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 4

Mesdames Crossley and Otto, Misses Livingstone and Watson, Messrs. E. Winton, J. L. O'Donnell, R. Nicholas, Tunwick, and Wheeler have…

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Martin's Creek Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 4

The Martin's Creek Horticultural Society will hold a chrysanthemum show and exhibition of women's work on Saturday next, 23rd instant…

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