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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Fair Rents. Discussion by Cabinet

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 3

The State Cabinet gave consideration to the proposed amendment of the Fair Rents Act. Ministers agreed to the…

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Royal Show Opening Date Altered

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, presided over by Sir Samuel Hordern, it was decided to alter the…

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School Work at Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 6

In the past few years the Maitland show schedule was issued during school holidays and this gave the pupils very little time to prepare…

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In a Hurry Picture Show Proprietor Fined

Singleton Argus · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 2

For having driven a motor car at the rate of 60 miles an hour along the Sydney-road, Peter Limber, of Cowra, a picture-show proprietor, was, at the…

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Polo. Quirindi Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 2

The following is the draw for the annual carnival commencing on Monday next:—First Day: Northern Challenge Cup:…

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Fair Rents. Cabinet's Tentative Decision. Improved Capital Value Basis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 6

The Fair Rents Act was further considered by the State Cabinet. Ministers agreed tentatively to a proposal that the improved capital value…

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Agricultural Society the Annual Meeting. Great Success of Show

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 13

The 68th annual meeting of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association, was held in Galton's Chambers on 26th ult. The…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Spring Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 6

A spring fair will be held in the School of Arts, Vacy, on October 25, 26, and 27, in aid of St. John's Church of England…

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Fair Rents. Discussion by Cabinet

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 16

The State Cabinet gave consideration to the proposed amendment of the Fair Rents Act. Ministers agreed to the…

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Royal Show Opening Date Altered

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 16

At the monthly meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, presided over by Sir Samuel Hordern, it was decided to alter the…

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MR. W. McLAUCHLIN Show Veteran Honoured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 9

The senior vice-president of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association Mr. Wm. McLauchlin, received a surprise packet…

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Polo. Quirindi Carnival Opens

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

The Quirindi polo carnival opened yesterday in fine weather. A cool breeze was blowing during the day, but conditions were pleasant…

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Annual Fair. Realises £225 for Presbyterian Church

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

The annual Fair, promoted by the Women's Guild of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, eventuated in the Olympia Theatre on Thursday last, and…

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Gresford Show Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of management of the Gresford Show, will be held in the supper room At the Bast Gresford School of Arts on…

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Fair Rents. State Government' Policy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 5

At a meeting of the Stale Cabinet, consideration of the Fair Rents Bill which will be introduced during the forthcoming session of Parliament,…

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Holding Off From Peace Pact a Second Class Show' Kellogg May Not Attend. London, Aug. 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 7

Doubt as to whether Mr. Kellogg will attend the signing of the Peace Pact is raised by the "Morning Post's' correspondent…

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Quirindi Polo Carnival

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 8

An incident in the polo match between Muswellbrook A and Scone A, at Quirindi on Monday, in which Scone defeated Muswellbrook by 7 goals 7 behinds to 4 goals 13 behinds. The teams nearing the line…

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Fair Rents. Static Government' Policy

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 5

At a meeting of the State Cabinet, consideration of the Fair Rents Bill which will be introduced during the forthcoming session of Parliament,…

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High Jumping. at Queensland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 2

The chief sporting attraction at Queensland Show on Friday was the Royal High Jump, in which fifteen horses competed…

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Daring Escape Prisoner Saws Way to Freedom. While Others Sing "Show Me the Way to Go Home."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 4

While fourteen prisoners in a cell at Darlinghurst Police Station yesterday lustily sang "Show Me The Way To Go Home," John Brendon Parker,…

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