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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

985 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 50

The Show

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

Only five weeks remain before we will be in the midst of the attractions which result from the holding of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Association's…

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Jubilee Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

The Manning River A. and H. Association will hold its Jubilee Show on March 7th, 8th and 9th, at Taree. Entries close Saturday, 3rd…

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Stroud Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

Attention is directed to advt. in this issue with reference to Stroud Show which is to be held on March 21st and 22nd. Three extra classes…

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Maitland Show

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

The Maitland Show will open tomorrow, and continue for four days and three nights, concluding with soprts and rodeo on Saturday night. The…

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A Show Cake

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

One of the features of the cookery section at last Maitland Show was the collection of cakes by Misses Vera and Bessie McLauchlin, The…

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Navada's Big Show

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

Back again in Maitland after successful tour of the Commonwealth is Navada, the Australian Busk Girl, who brings with her this year…

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White 'Bus Show Timetable

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

The White 'Bus Service will run a special quarter hourly service from Homeville to the Show Ground gate each day, commencing at 10.40 a.m…

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Some Special Show Features

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

Such are the outstanding merits of the Maitland Show in regard to what may be described as its "staple" exhibits and programmes-its superb…

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Muswellbrook. the Coming Show

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 3

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

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Astounding Exhibitions at Maitland Show

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

Miss Mae Kingsley, who is claimed to be the world's only girl glass blower, will give unique exhibitions of her art at the Maitland Show. Miss Kingsley…

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Maitland Show. Opening To-morrow. Big Increase in Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 5

"Everything is going well and prospects are bright for a record show. As far as the spirit of the show is concerned, there has been more energy…

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Show Holiday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

For the second day of the show-to-morrow (Thursday)-a public holiday has been prociaimed, and a bumper crowd is expected. The…

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Exhibition of Water Colo[?]rs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

An advertisement elsewhere directs attention to the fact that there will be an exhibition of Mr. R, McBwen's water colours upstairs at…

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Gresford Annual Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

A well-attended mooting of the committee of the Grosford Show was held on Saturday, Fob. 25. The president, Mr. F, Logoo, referred to…

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Maitland's Premier Show H. R. A. & H. Associations 67Th Exhibition. Big Increase in Entries. Magnificent Exhibition of Dairy Cattle. Great Array of Horses. District Exhibits Make Grand Display. Attractive Pavilions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

Two of the most important industries in the Maitland and Lower Hunter districts-agriculture and dairying-are strikingly represented at the Maitland Show, which opened to-day in glorious weather conditions…

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Toto Umtene at the Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

Many and strange are the customs and ways of the Central African pygmies. they divide human beings into three classes: white, black and…

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A Glass Dress at Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

Hove you ever heard of a lady's evening dross made of glass it sounds like a fairy garment but such is not the case as there is one on…

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Girl Glass Blower. a Glass Dress at Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

Miss Mae Kingsley, the girl glass flower, who is giving her unique exhibitions of glass blowing at the Maitland Show, has made a Lady's…

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One Man Farm Exhibition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 6

The one man farm exhibition of Mr. G. Ernst, of Mitchell's Flat, near Singleton, is one of the displays of the Show, which the public should…

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Maitland Show Second Day's Big Crowd. Premier Performs Opening Ceremony. Popular Night Sports. Attractive King Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

The weather for the second day of the Maitland Show was again fine and warm. Visitors began to arrive early, both by train and car. The judging of the horses was continued, and the…

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