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Shows & fairs, 1927

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Show Awards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 4

The secretary of the Grestord show notifies that Mrs. A. J. Manton, of West Maitland, has been awarded three prizes in the needlework…

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Gresford Show Side Lights

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 5

Gresford has produced its first Show and the general impression is that it is a bouncing baby and if it grows to be a man it will hold its…

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Gresford Show Official Luncheon. (Continued from last issue.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 4

An official luncheon was held, at which Mr. P. Legoe, President occupied the chair. In proposing the "State Parliament" he said he was…

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Cessnock Showground Proposed Purchase by Agricultural Association. Show People Not Hopeful of Raising the Money. But Say They Will Negotiate For Purchase

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 2

The committee of the Cesssnock Agricultural Association met in Argeavel's Chambers on Tuesday evening for the purpose of discussing…

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Agricultural Society Committee of Management Meets

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 10

The committee of management of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association met in Galton's Chambers. The president…

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Gresford Show. Association's First Exhibition. Successful Opening. Fine Array of Exhibits

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 3

Friday was an important day in the history of Gresford for the Allyn and Paterson River's and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association held its first show. The committee, having secured an excellent site at East…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 10

At the meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, letters Were, received from Mr. A. C. Brown…

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Dungog Show. a Financial Success

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 13

The total gate takings for Dungog Show, held recently amounted to £354, as against £348/1/ for the three days last year. The Wattle Club (a…

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Cessnock Show. Proposed Purchase Op Ground. From Sports Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 2

The Committee of the Cessnock 'Agricultural Association at its last meeting had under consideration the question of the purchase of the Show-ground,…

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Polo. Ohio Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 1

The Ohio Polo Carnival was one of the most succesful ever held and attracted visitors from all parts of the State. The contest for the Norman…

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Royal Show. Handsome Profits Despite Weather

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 June 1927 · page 3

Notwithstanding the bad weather experienced during the 1927, Royal Easter Show the Royal Agricultural Society has been able to show a…

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Exhibition Tennis on

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 7

Arrangements have been made 10 accommodate a large crowd at the municipal courts on Monday, for the exhibition tennis by the Sydney…

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New Show Ground

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 2

A question that is exercising the minds of many sporting people in Dungog is that of the new showground and its control. The…

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Flood Relief Sports Sports Carnival and Concert

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 9

Bad luck has persistently dogged the Flood Relief Committee in their efforts to stage a sports meeting for the benefit of the victims of the…

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That Combined Carnival. Hospital Committee Has Definite Views

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 6

“We don’t think the Agricultural Association is due for any publicity in connection with the Combined Carnival affair,” said…

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Royal Show. Handsome Profits Despite Weather

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 June 1927 · page 6

Notwithstanding the bad weather experienced during the 1927 Royal Easter Show, the Royal Agricultural Society has been able to show a…

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Cessnock Show. Proposed Purchase of Ground. From Spouts Club

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 June 1927 · page 9

The Committee of the Cessnock Agricultural Association at its last meeting had under consideration the question of the purchase of the…

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Martin's Creek, Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 June 1927 · page 6

The committee of the Martin's Crook Horticultural Society met on Thursday, and drafted the schedule for the spring flower show, to be held…

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Rainbow Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 4

A rainbow fair in connection with the Morpeth Methodist Church, will be held in the Astor Picture Palace, Morpeth, on October 11 and 12…

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Show Committee. Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 6

The Gloucester Show committee held a meeting on Friday, when the secretary gave the results of the late show. The receipts were:- Gate takings,…

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