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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Ladies Eulogised Valuable Work at Show Official Luncheon Comments

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 8

At the official luncheon of the Cessnock Show, on Friday, the president of the committee (Mr. J. Y. Tulloch), who presided, extended…

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Couidn't Pick It Show Committee and Rain Insurance. Those Tricky 10 POINTS

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

The Agricultural Association, in view of its experience at the 1928 Show, will doubtless come to the conclusion that rain insurance is…

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Maitland's Popular Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

It is claimed for the annual show of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association that for many years it has been the premier country…

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Cattle at the Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

There will again do an attractive display of dairy cattle at the Maitland, show next week. The total entry, exceeds 200, and, with the…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Carnival and Fancy Pair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

A grand carnival and fancy fair will be held at the Catholic Hull corner on Friday night next, the proceeds to be devoted to the three…

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Newcastle Show the Opening Day Big Increase in Entries. NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 8

The Newcastle Show opened yesterday in sultry weather. The pavilion exhibits were judged yesterday. The entries have…

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Town Cleaning Preparing For The Show. Deelay in Tar Spraying Explained

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

When question time arrived at the regular meeting of West Maitland Council last evening, the need for cleaning up in various parts of the…

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Newcastle Show the Second Day. Horse and Cattle Awards. NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 5

Fine weather favoured the second day of the Newcastle Show. The final preparations for the…

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Show Judges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 4

Miss Ivy Quinton, who judged the home industries at the Gosford Show last week, officiated at the Newcastle Show with Miss Florence Ferris, of…

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Newcastle Show the Opening Day

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 2

The Newcastle Show was opened on Tuesday in fine weather. The grounds never looked in better condition. Judging was confined to the school sections…

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Newcastle Show The Third Day. Official Opening. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 4

The weather was dull, and rain threatened for the third day at Newcastle Show. There was a large attendance. The society Insured against…

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Newcastle Show Family Day. a Large Attendance NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 6

Family day was observed at Newcastle Show yesterday, and special concessions were allowed children. The stook exhibits were…

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Carnival and Fancy Fair Cancelled

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

It is notified that the carnival and fancy fair, advertised for the Catholic Hall, corner to-night (Friday), in aid of St. Patrick's Day Queen…

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Dungog A. and H. Association MEETING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 5

At the meeting of the committee of the above, held on Tuesday last, there were present Messrs. R. W. Alison (President), J. Atkins, J. B…

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Swimming Carnival

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The programme of events of the swimming carnival on March 10th will shortly be circulated. Everyone has been entered for and a great…

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Show Trophies

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

The members of the Clift, family age again giving a trophy for the champion Jersey cow at Maitland Show. Previously it has been a cup…

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Maitland Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

An advt. in this issue convoys some idea of what will be on view at the great exhibition of the Hunter River A. and H. Association at…

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Show Traffic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

The regulations for traffic to and from the Maitland Show next week are advertised in this issue, Particulars are given of the streets to be…

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Newcastle Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Newcastle Snow and gala week is now in full swing and has attracted many from this district. The exhibition is Hie best that has yet been…

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Kurri Cycling Saturday's Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 7

Last Saturday was a day of spills and thrills. In the final of the Booth Mile, when only 30 yards from the post, Worthington and…

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