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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1927

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Cessnock Show Meeting of the Committee

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 October 1927 · page 7

The Cessnock District Agricultural Association met the other night to discuss maters in connection with the forthcoming show, to be held on…

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Motor Show. Big Gathering at Olympia. London, Oot. 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 October 1927 · page 5

The motor show at Olympia, which will be opened next Thursday, will enable the latest products of every motor, manufacturing nation of…

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Presbyterian Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 4

The attendance at the East Maitland Presbyterian Fair last evening was fair, and the takings for the day amounted to £60. During the…

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Village Fair and Foundation Stone Ceremony

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 4

At a meeting of the West Maitland Parents and Citizens' Association last night, Mr. W. T. Ellis, the president, occupying the chair, final…

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East Maitland Fair St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 7

A Daffodil Fair and Cookery Ex-hibition were held in the Presbyterian School Hall, George-street, East Maitland, yesterday afternoon, in…

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Morpeth Methodists. Successful Rainbow Fair. Beautiful Display

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 6

The Picture Palace, Morpeth, presented a delightful scene on Wednesday afternoon and evening when the members of the Women's Aid of…

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Balloon Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 4

A Balloon fair, promoted by St. Paul's Women's Guild will be opened in the Parish Hall, Hunter-street, on Tuesday at 3 p.m., by the Mayoress,…

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Hospital Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 2

With the object of giving the Hospital Carnival a start, the candidates in the recent 'Miss Dungog' competition are holding a dance in…

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The Baby Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 2

There were 29 entries in the baby show, and the judges were Dr. Holcombe and Sister McPherson. Their awards were as follows:—…

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Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Lower North and Central Coast Championship Field Maize Competition, 1928

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 5

Prizes: Silver Cups to the value of—1st, £20; 2nd, £15; 3rd. £10; to be awarded by a judge appointed by the Royal Agricultural Society who…

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Queensland Bacon at Melbourne Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 6

Following the example of the butter factories, the Queensland Co-op. Bacon Association Ltd. have successfully exhibited in the Melbourne…

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London Motor Show. International Character

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 6

The motor show at Olympiu, which opened for nine days on Thursday, will enable the latest products of every motor manufacturing nation of…

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Motor Cars. Great Olympia Exhibition. Britain's New Types. London, October 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 2

The Motor Show at Olympia is now one of the great events of the year, and its opening to-day is the loading feature, of every London…

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The Musmellbrook Chromicle Friday, October 14, 1927. Methodist Flower Show. Dry Season affects Display

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 2

There was a brave showing of flowers at the annual flower show and fair held in the School of Arts, on Wednesday in aid of the Muswelbrook…

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A Wonderful Meeting. Over 400 Residents. Say They Will Build the Baths. Nearly £300 in Hand. People Put on Their Mettle Show What They Can Do

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 1

THERE were many empty homes in Muswellbrook last night. Despite the threatening weather conditions hundreds of people left the shelter of their homes to take part in what resulted in the most remarkable demonstration of civic pride…

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Village Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 October 1927 · page 4

The annual village fair of the West Maitland Parents and Citizens' Association will be held in the school grounds on Saturday, Octobor 22…

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Gresford Show, 1928

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 October 1927 · page 5

At a meeting of the P. and A. R. District and A. H. and P. Society, it was decided to hold the Gresford Show on Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th…

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Frolic and Fancy Dress Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 October 1927 · page 4

The children's frolic and fancy dress carnival, to be held in the Astor Picture Palace, Morpeth, on Thursday next, 20th instant,…

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Morpeth Methodists. Successful Rainbow Fair. Beautiful Display

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 October 1927 · page 1

Tho Picture Palace, Morpeth, presented a delightful scene on Wednesday afternoon and evening when the members of the Women's Aid of…

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East Maitland Fair St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 October 1927 · page 5

A Daffodil Fair and Cookery Exhibition were held in the Presbyterian School Hull, George-street, East Maitland, Wednesday on afternoon, in…

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