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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Inquiry into Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 10

The Minister for Justice (Mr. Lysaght) stated on Friday that he had called for a report in connection with the recent carillon carnival in aid of…

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Proposed Hospital Carnival Public Meeting

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 3

The suggested carnival in aid of the Dungog Cottage Hospital was definitely decided on at the meeting held on Tuesday night, to take place…

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Trade of Newcastle. Coal Exports Show Increase

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 3

Returns compiled by the Suh-collector of Customs at Newcastle show that for the half-year ended June 30 last, the export of coal, overseas and…

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Complaint to Mayor "Fair Dinkum Go For Aussies". Local Unemployed and Garbage Service

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 9

Last night a deputation representing the local unemployed waited on the Municipal Council in reference to the engagement of men for the…

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Back to Singleton Carnival

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 6

The Back to Singleton Week carnival committee has wound up its business. A meeting for this purpose was held in the Municipal Council Chambers on…

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Another Carnival to Raise Funds for Baths

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 6

An enthusiastie meeting was held in the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday night, "to consider what could be done to assist in providing a…

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Dungog Hospital. Bad Financial Condition. Carnival to Be Help

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 8

In view of the unsatisfactory state of the finances of Dungog Hospital, a public meeting was held on Tuesday, for the purpose of considering…

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Wax Figure Attacked Sensation at Bathurst Show. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1927 · page 6

A man is said to have visited the show at Bathurst and attacked one of the main exhibits in the Chamber of Horrors, depicting Williams, the…

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Wimbledon. Men and Women's Doubles. Americans Win Finals. Tilden and Hunter's Fine Exhibition. London, July 4

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

Two more championships at Wimbledon were brought to a close to-day, in the finals of the men's doubles. Tilden and Hunter (U.S.A.)…

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Agricultural Society

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 4

Nominations from candidates looking election to the committee of management of the H.R.A, and H. Association close with the secretary…

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Women's Hockey Country Carnival Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 5

In the women's hockey carnival to-day Barmedman beat Bathurst five to one, and Lithgow beat Young five to one…

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Hospital-Commercial Travellers' Carnival. Scone, September 3—5

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

There was another large attendance at the general meeting, held on Thursday last, in connection with the forthcoming Hospital-Commercial…

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Sydney Sheep Show. Merriwa Prize Winners

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 2

The pastoral industry was well to the fore, both in attendance, number of entries, and quality of exhibits at the N.S.W, Sheepbreeders' Association's…

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Singleton Letter. Forthcoming Carnival, Raising Funds for Baths

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 6

A public meeting was held in the Municipal Council Chambers to consider what could ba done to assist in providing a modern finish to the…

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Sports Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 2

A sports carnival will be held at, [?]leston on" Saturday, November 12, in aid of the Eccleston Church of England and Congregational Church…

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Nominations For Show Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 4

Forty-eight nominations have been received for the committee of management of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural…

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Singleton Show, 1927 Progressive Movements

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 2

We learn from the Secretary that, owing to unforeseen circumstances the distribution of the schedules has been delayed, but in a, week or so these,…

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DUNGOG A. and H. ASSOCIATION

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

Mr. R. W. Alison, who has been re-elected President of Dungog A. and H. Association has a big year ahead. The committee evidently…

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Speedway Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 7

Cessnock Motor Cycle Club are promoting another speedway carnival on next Pay Saturday afternoon, the 23rd July, 1927. They are putting…

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The Missionary Exhibition

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

The public are reminded of the visit to Dungog of the Great Missionary Exhibition, the wonders of which should make a strong appeal…

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