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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Preparing for the Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A [?] Essociation held, its weekly meeting'on Wednesday last' for the purpose of furthering the arrangements in…

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Maitland Show. Commences Next Week

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 6

Provided that they are fortunate enough to be favored with fine weather, Maitiand's 1928 Show gives promise of eclipsing all previous…

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Fifth Annual Show. Rain Spoils Three Days’ Events

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Jupiter Pluvius treated the 1928 Cessnock show unkindly. On each of the three days he opened his flood gates and the success of the show…

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Newcastle Show Third Day's Takings Total One Thousand Pounds Newcastle, Friday [?]

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

The takings at the Newcastle Show on Thursday amounted to exactly £1000. These were £60 in excess of the corresponding…

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R.C. Easter Monday Sports Carnival. an Attractive Programme. Kincumber Orphanage Band to Re-visit Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Elsewhere in this issue will be found the programme of the annual R.C. Easter Monday Sports Carnival, together with functions associated…

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State Governor's Visit. Municipal and Shire Councils to Co-operate. with Show Committee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

The Municipal and Shire Councils will co-operate with the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association in the arrangements being made in connection with…

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St. Paul's Annual Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 4

The annual fair in connection with St. Paul's Church, will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 10 and 11, in the Parish Hall…

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The Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 4

Given fine weather, the Maitland Show, which opens on Wednesday next, is expected to be the best yet held under the auspices of the…

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Pigmy at the Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 4

Brought to Australia by two enterprising Australian showmen, To To Umtene, the little pigmy chieftain, was procured not without a great…

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Winners at Newcastle Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 6

In addition to winning first award for collection of farm and garden produce from one farm at Newcastle show, Messrs G. and C. Ernst, of…

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Newcastle Show the Official Opening

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 6

Newcastle show was officially opened on Thursday by Mr H. V. C. Thorby, Minister for Agriculture, who was accompanied by Mr F. A. Chaffey,…

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Muswellbrook Letter the Coming Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 7

The committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association are continuing their activities in preparation for the annual show, which will…

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British Fair Great Trades Display Largest Yet Held LONDON, Feb. 19

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

The fourteenth British Industries Fair, which opens to-morrow at white City London, and castle Bromwich, Birmingham,…

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Newcastle Show the Opening Day Big Increase in Entries

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 8

The Newcastle show opened on Tuesday in sultry weather. The pavillon exhibits were judged opening day. the entries having…

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Cessnock Show. Better Pavilion Displays. Fewer Horses and Cattle. Additional Awards

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 14

The displays of farm produce and fruit were features of the pavilions at the Cessnock Show. The district exhibits, in which local growers competed for the first time, were responsible for excellent…

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Newcastle Show. the Fourth Day. Ladies' High Jump Record. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 9

Ideal weather prevailed for the fourth day of the Newcastle Show and there was another large attendance…

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Show Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 4

The usual Show Dance will be held at the Club House of the Maitland Golf Club at East Maitland, on Friday Night, March 2, at 8.30…

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Fair Rents. New Bill Practically Complete

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 6

The Minister for Justice (Mr. Lee) has practically completed the draft of his Fair Rents Bill, which will be submitted for ratification to an early…

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Ambulance Fancy Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

During the four days and three nights of the show the Maitland District Ambulance will conduct a fancy fair on the show ground. An…

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Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

The show secretary is not particular how far afield he goes for special prizes. He has obtained a silver cup from Mr. McIntyre (Prince of Wales…

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