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Hunter Valley · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Entries for Show Record Expected

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 7

Every day now brings a large number of entries in all classes for the forthcoming Show, and with less than a week remaining, intending…

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Kurri Cycling Spills and Thrills Saturday's Carnival

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

There were thrills and spills galore at the cycling carnival conducted by the Kurri Kurri Amateur Cycling Club on Saturday afternoon…

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Maitland Show. Shire Council Refuses Holiday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 8

A letter was received by Patrick Plains Shire Council from the Hunter River A. and H. Association, asking that Thursday, 1st March, be…

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The Dog Show Heavy Entries Expected

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 7

A great deal of interest is being taken in the one-day dog show, in connection with the Cessnock Agricultural Exhibition…

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Charity Speedway Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

There should be a big crowd on the Maitland Speedway this evening, when the carnival promoted for the benefit of E. Deacon, of Abermain…

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Maitland Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

Since the institution of the one day flog show on the saturday of show week, the Maitland Show has become very, popular with visitors…

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Sale of Show Privileges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

The sale of show privileges, in connection with the forthcoming Maitland Show will be held by Messrs. Swan, Murray, and Hain, at their…

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Cessnock Show. Speedway on Final Night. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

Cossnock Show committee decided last night to negotiate with the local motor cycle club with a view to staging a speedway carnival on the final night…

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Agricultural Society Meeting of Committee

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 9

A general meeting of the H.R A. and H. Association Committee was held on Thursday evening. Mr C. S. Moriseet occupied the chair An…

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Queensland Championship Carnival

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 15

At the Queensland Amateur Swimming Associations State Championship carnival at Ipswich on Saturday, night Reg Grier Won the 220 years…

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Motor Cycling. Benefit Speedway Carnival. Barkell Wins Double

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 7

The motor cycling carnival promoted by the Maitland Motor Cycle Club, in aid of E Deacon, of Aberdare, took place on the Maitland…

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British Films. to Show in Australasia. London, Jan. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 5

In order to assist the exhibition of British films in Australia and New Zealand negotiations have been concluded by Mr. C. Herschell, on…

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Cessnock Show. Arranging Speedway Carnival

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 3

Cessnock District Agricultural Association, at its meeting on Tuesday night, decided to confer with the local motor cyclists with a view to organising…

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Cessnock Show Speedway Carnival at Night New Pavilion for Dogs

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

The Cessnock District Agricultural Association met on Tuesday night, when the president (Mr. J. Y. Tulloch) presided over a large…

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Regatta and Aquatic Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

A regatta and aquatic carnival will be held at West Maitland, on Saturday, February 25, under the auspices of the Maitland Rowing…

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Cessnock Show Novelties

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 9

Always renowned for its gathering of novelties and entertainments Cessnock Show this year promises to provide a collection never before…

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Cessnock Show Trotting Exhibitions

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

Although six races have been scheduled for the forthcoming show, the committee have decided, in view of the large number of entries, to…

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Cessnock Show Poultry and Pigeons

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

The secretary of the Cessnock Show reports that entries in poultry and pigeons for this year's show are daily increasing and everything…

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The Show. Primary Producers' Exhibit

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 1

Members of the Aberdeen branch of the P.P. Union purpose staging a district exhibit at the forthcoming exhibition of the Upper Hunter P. and A…

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No Show Holiday Schools Outside 15-mile Radius. Education Department Stands Firm

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 9

In connection with the refused application for a holiday for Wollombi, Laguna, and Payne's Crossing schools on February 17, the official…

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